🍱 The Hidden Gem of Naha — “Miyagi Super,” Where Locals Get Their Okinawan Bento

🍱 The Hidden Gem of Naha — “Miyagi Super,” Where Locals Get Their Okinawan Bento

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Miyagi Super in Uema, Naha, is one of those local spots that rarely appear in guidebooks — but ask anyone who lives nearby, and they’ll tell you: “This is where you get your morning bento.”
From as early as 6:00 a.m., the store is packed with workers, locals, and even a few curious tourists chasing that authentic Okinawan taste.

🍙 A Bento Paradise Inside

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Inside, you’ll find rows and rows of chicken katsu bento, pork cutlet bento, hamburger bento and more. The shelves are constantly restocked, yet they never stay full for long — the food sells out fast.

Each bento costs around 500 yen or less, making it one of the best-value meals you can find in Okinawa. Workers stop by for a quick grab, students drop in before school, and locals come during lunch — it’s always lively, always local.

🍖 The Must-Try: Chicken Katsu Bento

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The Chicken Katsu Bento is easily the most popular choice. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside — the golden cutlet sits right on top of fluffy white rice. The side dishes change daily, but you’ll often get potato salad, simmered veggies, or a touch of Okinawan flavor.

Many locals simply eat it in their car during a work break or at a nearby park — it’s a deliciously down-to-earth part of life in Okinawa.

🥪 Don’t Miss the Pork Onigiri and Okinawa Soba

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Beyond bentos, you’ll also find pork-tamago onigiri (spam & egg rice balls) and even Okinawa soba for just 200 yen — it used to be 100 yen a few years back!

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The soup comes separately — just pour it over the noodles when you’re ready. The aroma of the broth fills the air, and it’s hard to believe you’re getting this much flavor for only 200 yen.

🚗 Parking & Access

There’s no official parking lot, but locals usually park briefly in front of the shop (yes, it’s a bit chaotic around lunchtime 😅). If you’re visiting as a tourist, it’s best to find a coin parking nearby or have your driver wait while you run in to grab your bento.

🌺 Why You Should Visit

Miyagi Super isn’t fancy or famous — but that’s exactly why it’s special. It’s a place where you can see the “real Okinawa” — where locals buy their breakfast, chat with neighbors, and start the day with a hot meal made with care.

Skip the hotel buffet once and try a local-style bento breakfast. Sitting in your rental car, eating a Chicken Katsu Bento with Okinawan radio playing softly — that’s the kind of travel memory that stays with you.

If you want to experience Okinawa beyond the guidebooks, this is the place. 🍱