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What's for lunch today? Locals recommended!
Delicious lunches that you will never miss!

The charm of Amami Oshima lies in its natural beauty, including the ocean, and in its unique local culture and climate.

When you visit on a sightseeing trip, you will be going from place to place and enjoying swimming and activities to the fullest.

This time it is for those who are considering a trip to Amami Oshima,Highly appreciated by locals.Here are some popular lunches.

Lunch Attractions to Enjoy on Amami Oshima

Even if you are trying to enjoy lunch at a tourist destination, there may not be many options depending on where you are going.

For example, in some cases, there may be few restaurants that can be accommodated for lunch in areas where many restaurants are mainly open at night.

In this regard, Amami Oshima is one of the best tourist destinations in Japan, and there are many restaurants open for business that can satisfy your lunchtime meal needs.

Unique to AmamiA place to enjoy the ocean viewYou may also want to choose a

Enjoy local cuisine.

The first meal on Amami Oshima isLocal cuisine using ingredients unique to the tropics and the charm of the landare listed below.

You will be able to enjoy the charm of Amami Oshima to the fullest by tucking into the many unusual dishes on the menu.

If you want to fully appreciate the charm of the land, we recommend that you try the local cuisine.

Enjoy a wide range of cuisines

Not only the local cuisine of Amami Oshima, but also various other cuisines such as Italian cuisine can be enjoyed.

No worries even when traveling with children who have many likes and dislikes.You will be able to choose from a wide variety of dining options.

Many restaurants use locally produced ingredients in dishes other than local cuisine, so you will be able to enjoy a solid taste of Amami!

10 recommended lunch restaurants in Amami Oshima

There are so many stores on Amami Oshima that you may find yourself at a loss when it comes time to make a choice locally.

We have selected 10 highly recommended lunch restaurants below to serve as advance information. Please check them out and visit the restaurants you are interested in!

Amami Onsen Towa Hanahana Beach Resort
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Source:Amami Onsen Towa Hanahana Beach Resort

The Amami Onsen Towa Hanahana Beach Resort features Amami's only genuine natural hot spring, which bubbles up 1,600 meters underground, a swimming pool that flows through a subtropical forest, outdoor sauna, beach glamping, and Amami's gourmet cuisine in a great natural setting,Unprecedented resort facilitiesIt is.

After relaxing in the hot springs or playing in the pool, enjoy the best local cuisine surrounded by tropical forests, mountains, and ocean.

Restaurant Features & Popular Menu

The Amami Onsen Towa Hanahana Beach Resort is a resort where you can enjoy the charm of the ingredients and the local produce.Two restaurantsThere are

Restaurant & Bar "Kingfisher Togura

Kingfisher Togura is a casual restaurant and bar that can be enjoyed on the terrace or in the open air.

PopularChicken rice, Hawaiian food, sa rice, etc.The menu is diverse and appealing!

Enjoy a moment of dynamic nature while enjoying a thoughtful meal after the hot spring.

Open-air restaurant "Gajtogra

Derived from the Amami dialect word "Togura," meaning "kitchen," this restaurant allows diners to enjoy dishes made with fresh ingredients carefully selected by the chef outdoors.

Course meals featuring seasonal seafood, meats, and island cuisine (reservations required)and various a la carte menus, as well as a variety of options such as "Hamabuchiyaki," grilled meat served around a BBQ stove in a natural setting.

Also, be sure to try Takano Shokuhin's island tofu, which was created from Amami seawater with a clarity of more than 20 meters!

Amami Lucky Beach House

Facing the beautiful ocean of Amami Oshima, Amami Lucky Umi no Ie is a resort facility where you can refresh your mind and body.

There is a fast food store on the first floor where you can take out a light meal or dessert in one hand,Enjoy relaxing by the seais a feature of this product.

A BBQ set is also available for those who want to enjoy a memorable time in the beautiful nature of Amami Oshima.

Restaurant Features & Popular Menu

At this restaurant, you can enjoy your meal on a covered terrace overlooking the ocean, surrounded by nature.

Particularly popular menu items are,BBQ set with a wide variety of island ingredientsThe following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

Both the BBQ set, which includes beef, pork, and chicken rice balls, and the seafood BBQ set, which features scallops, shrimp, and squid, are very satisfying.

A full takeout menu is also available,Hamburger made with island porkand chicken rice balls, a local Amami cuisine, and shaved ice made with fluffy natural syrup are especially popular.

Amami brown sugarIce cream, which can be topped with a variety of toppings, is also excellent.

Stop by during your trip and enjoy the unique taste of Amami.

Okinawan-style tofu shop

Source:Okinawan-style tofu shop

First, we would like to introduce you to "Shimatofuya," where you can enjoy the unique food of Amami Oshima, island tofu.

Although the name of the restaurant is very simple, it is loved by a wide range of people as a restaurant representing the food culture of Amami Oshima.

Restaurant Features & Popular Menu

The island tofu used at Shima Tofu-ya is characterized by the use of mineral-rich nigari (bittern) from the beautiful Amami Sea.

The tofu is made from cotton (momen) tofu, which has a subtle sweetness and soft texture,Set meal style with tofu, yuba, etc.The meals are served at the

Reasonably priced and generous portions!The fact that it is a "one-stop shop" is also fascinating.

They also sell prepared foods and boxed lunches for take-out.

Kyoto-Osaka-Kura

Next, I would like to introduce you to this one as well.Chicken rice, a traditional dish of Amami OshimaKeihan Hisakura is a restaurant where you can eat

Chicken rice is a local delicacy consisting of rice topped with unrolled chicken, broiled egg, pickled papaya, shiitake mushrooms, green onions, tangerine skin, dried laver, and red ginger, and served with chicken broth.

Restaurant Features & Popular Menu

Chicken rice may seem simple when you hear about its preparation, but when you see it in person, the various ingredients on top give it a gorgeous appearance.

Hisakura's chicken rice is made from whole chickenReputed for its delicious soup.The mellow flavor is complemented by the freshness of citrus and ginger, creating a menu that offers a deep taste experience.

It is well known that many people become hooked once they try it and return to Hisakura twice or even three times during their stay.

osteria fiore

Source:Osteria Fiore

Next, let's change things up a bit and check out some of the non-local cuisine restaurants you can enjoy on Amami Oshima.

Osteria fiore" is an Italian restaurant located in Ryugo Town on Amami Oshima Island and is one of the most popular Italian restaurants on the island.

Restaurant Features & Popular Menu

You may not connect the image of eating Italian food in Amami Oshima, but this is the place to be.Ingredients from Amami OshimaThe main attraction is the abundant use of

Pizza made with home-grown riceand ... andPasta with vegetables from Amami Oshima Islandand other seasonal handmade sweets are very popular at this restaurant.

We highly recommend this restaurant because you will encounter the fresh taste of local production for local consumption!

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Tecchan, which we will introduce next, is a restaurant that serves yakitori and chicken rice, etc. The giant hub object decorating the exterior of the restaurant is unique.

However, despite the impact of the restaurant's exterior, you will encounter a familiar menu that is loved by many.

Restaurant Features & Popular Menu

Chicken rice is a specialty of Amami Oshima, but you may find yourself craving something a little more robust than the nourishing chicken rice with broth.

In such a case, I would like to recommend thisTecchan-don, the restaurant's specialtyand you will enjoy the gusto of fresh chicken stir-fried in a special sauce.

Also,Chicken rice ramen that recreates chicken rice in ramenThe restaurant also offers interesting menu items, such as the "Taste of Japan," which allows customers to fully enjoy both deliciousness and uniqueness.

Amami Yakuzen Tsumugian

Source:Amami Yakuzen Tsumugian

While traveling, it is easy to get sick because you are constantly eating out, and it is easy to become concerned about nutritional balance and other health issues.

At such times, we recommend Amami Yakuzen Tsumugian, where you can enjoy healthy meals unique to Amami Oshima.

Restaurant Features & Popular Menu

As the name "Amami Yakuzen Tsumugian" suggests, this restaurant offers a menu that is commonly associated with medicinal herbs.

Striped mulberry, striped thistle, long-life grass, etc.Yakuzen Soba with Amami's healthy ingredient, medicinal herbs, kneaded into the noodlesis a typical menu item, and in addition to soba, udon is also available.

Dyeing & Cafe Terubozu

Next, let's check out the best spots for sightseeing where you can enjoy the culture and cuisine of Amami Oshima together.

The "Dyeing & Cafe Terubozu" uses the island's resources toA coffee shop attached to a workshop where they dye plants and trees.and the store also sells herb-dyeing in the store.

Restaurant Features & Popular Menu

Terubozu looks like a log house, and together with the surrounding nature, it will give you a taste of the remote island atmosphere that is typical of Amami Oshima.

On the dining menu, the Kanoya Naval Aviation Curry has gained popularity, and the coffee is also known for its delicious taste.

Ice cream made with Yamato Village's specialty plum sauceThe dessert is also very tasty, so it is guaranteed to be enjoyed as an after-dinner dessert!

Basha Village Restaurant AMA Nesia

Source:Basha Mountain Village Resort

Next, I would like to introduce another spot where you can combine sightseeing and dining on Amami Oshima.

Located along Prefectural Route 82 road, the popular resort facility Bashayama Village offers a variety of fun activities along with a delicious meal.

Restaurant Features & Popular Menu

The restaurant AMA Nesia in Basha Mountain Village is,Polynesian atmosphereIt features an open interior where you can enjoy theTerrace seating with ocean viewsis also attractive.

The popular Kasari no Chicken Rice comes with chicken rice, fish miso, pickled papaya, island fish sashimi, fruit, and fukuwafuda, providing a very high quality taste experience.

Hotel, lodge, marine activities, restaurants, stores, experience facilities, etc. are attached.Therefore, you will be able to enjoy Amami Oshima sightseeing as much as you like along with its gastronomic delights.

MISHORAN CAFÉ

Source:Ayamaru Cape Tourist Park

One of the best on Amami Oshima.scenic spotThe tourist park at Cape Ayamaru in the northeastern part of the island is popular as a

The MISHORAN CAFÉ, which is attached to the tourist information center of the park and loved by many people, is introduced next.

Restaurant Features & Popular Menu

MISHORAN CAFÉ has a reputation not only for its great location, but of course for its delicious food.

One particularly popular menu item isSalted pork burger made with locally produced Amami Island pork Akarintonand Amami's traditional preserved food, salted pork has a concentrated flavor.

Many people say that they become addicted to this gem, and many people repeatedly visit Cape Ayamaru because of its pleasant atmosphere.

summary

In this issue, we have provided information on one of the great pleasures of sightseeing on Amami Oshima: lunch.

Whether or not you hit a good restaurant at lunchtime is a major determinant of whether or not you will enjoy your sightseeing trip.

The wide range of cuisine available on Amami Oshima, from local dishes to Italian cuisine, can be attributed to the environment of excellent ingredients such as chicken, pork, seafood, and vegetables.

All of the restaurants we have introduced here offer exquisite cuisine, and we hope you will find them useful in planning your trip to Amami Oshima.

Thank you for taking the time to read this to the end.

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