Hey travelers and fellow foodies! 👋
If you’re exploring Okinawa and looking to escape the touristy spots to eat like a local, let me introduce you to one of my all-time favorite neighborhood restaurants – Chef no Daidokoro (シェフの台所) in Yaese Town 🍴🥚
🏠 Cozy & Homey Vibes Only
📸 Exterior View
📸 Inside the restaurant
📷 Images from OKITIVE by Okinawa TV
This place feels like a family-run diner – warm, welcoming, and unpretentious. No fancy stuff here, just really good homemade food served with heart ❤️
🍳 Their Signature Dish? The Legendary Omurice!
If you haven’t tried Omurice (a fluffy Japanese-style omelet over rice), you’re missing out!
Their version features:
- Three eggs for maximum fluffiness 🍳
- Melt-in-your-mouth roast beef topping 🥩
- A rich demi-glace sauce that ties everything together 🤤
Oh, and it comes as a set meal with salad 🥗 and a drink 🥤 – super affordable and filling!
🍛 Must-Try: Hayashi Omurice (Hashed Beef Rice with Omelet)
This one deserves its own spotlight.
They cook their hayashi sauce over three days, letting the flavors build into something deep, savory, and comforting 🫕🔥
Pair it with the fluffy omelet and it’s absolute umami heaven 😍
(Their beef stew is also a sleeper hit!)
💡 Insider Tip
This is a local favorite, not a fast-paced tourist spot.
Everything is cooked fresh with love, so expect a bit of a wait – but trust me, it’s worth it 🙌
Perfect for slow lunches or chill dinners while exploring southern Okinawa 🚗
⭐ What Locals Say (Translated from Japanese Reviews)
“The roast beef omurice is amazing. The meat is super tender and the set includes salad and a drink, so it’s a great deal.”
“Feels like a family-run place, very kind atmosphere. It may take a bit of time to get your food, so come when you’re not in a rush.”
🗺️ How to Get There (Google Map – English view)
📌 Restaurant Info
- Name: Chef no Daidokoro (シェフの台所)
- Address: 📍84-4 Iha, Yaese Town, Okinawa, Japan
- Hours: ⏰ 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Closed: None (Note: occasionally closed irregularly)
- Parking: 🅿️ 4–5 small spots in front of the restaurant
(Tip: parking is tight – take it slow!)
🧭 Final Thoughts
Whether you’re stationed in Okinawa, traveling, or just craving something truly comforting – this is the go-to omurice spot locals don’t want you to know about 🤫🍳
Perfect for a date, a solo food adventure, or a chill family lunch.
Save it on your map, and thank me later 😉🍽️
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