Nuchigafu

Incredible atmosphere, super peaceful, would highly recommend to anyone visiting Okinawa. This place has many different set menus and we were served by a lovely lady who really accommodated us with English and a bit of Spanish too. the peaceful ambiance was also very appreciated. Highlights were the rafute and the yushi soft tofu, with a texture similar to mochi with a lovely rich nutty flavour. It’s not cheap by Okinawan standards but it’s worth the price you pay for the experience. Everything was fresh and full of colour - would take our family and friends in a heartbeat if we visit again.

Loved this place. We had a 6 hour stop in Okinawa from our cruise ship. After walking the Kokusai-dori area and the ceramics street, we trusted the Google reviews to end up here. The waitress spoke great English, the interior was air conditioned and clean and comfortable, the menus were clear (though you can only order the sets, no ala carte), and the Okinawa-brewed Orion draft beer was cold and crisp. Of course the meal was the main attraction. Everything was great. If I had the appetite, I would’ve ordered 2 more sets! Fair warning, the entrance is up a tiny hill, off the Main Street, so it looks like you’re lost. Have faith in Google Maps!

Absolutely love this back alley restaurant. We both had vegetable soba middle soup which was very flavorful and filling. Really, really loved this little restaurant.

Absolutely delicious. I had their kaiseki-style Okinawan course meal for dinner and it was divine. I believe it changes periodically depending on what's in season. They give you a piece of paper that describes everything in the meal and though it's only in Japanese, the staff will try to explain everything as the dishes come out. Everything was delicious and I got to try a bunch of different Okinawan foods. The peanut tofu (kind of looks like a bowl of yogurt) was SO interesting and I think my favorite. Ambience was super peaceful and relaxing. Would love to come here again!

Nuchigafu Original Meal Combo with Ice Cream (¥3580), featuring Okinawan classics like Stir-fried Bitter Gourd, Soft-boiled Pork, and Seasonal Tempura. The meal also came with side dishes like vinegared mozuku seaweed, jimami tofu, and pickled vegetables, served with either normal or black rice, and tofu soup. The pork was tender and flavourful, while the tempura was crispy and light. Everything was beautifully presented on Ryukyuan pottery. For dessert, I enjoyed Chinskou Cookie Dough Ice Cream, with a sweet, shortbread-like texture. To top it off, I had the unique Buku Buku Tea (¥1650), a frothy traditional Okinawan tea served with Chinsuko and Hanaboru cookies. The tea experience was playful, with its foam creating a fun twist to the flavour and texture. Overall, this meal was a delightful dive into Okinawan culinary traditions!

immaculate cozy traditional dining place with Japanese music in the alley. But I felt the carbohydrate were too much on our order. Every set menu was soba noodles which is white flour noodles with another blow of rice . But the freshness of the food were really good, especially the pork ribs were just like melted in the mouth.

Had their simmered pork belly set and traditional bukubuku tea with sweets. So good. Would go back again if i had the chance.

This restaurant is one of the best. There’s a few selection of set lunch that is available. You get to experience the local delicacy. Don’t forget to try the bukubuku and perhaps have it to come at the beginning of the meal so that you can enjoy it together with your meal.

We learned of this restaurant researching the movie Jimami Tofu (Peanut Tofu). The restaurant is in the movie; the first one where they first meet. Nuchigafu offers a lunch order set which is traditional Okinawa featured twice in the movie to include the climax. The meal was exceptional in itself but paired with the movie it was epic. The atmosphere was perfect from the physical restaurant to the staff in Kimonos. Certainly off the beaten path they seemed surprised (pleasantly) to have English speakers. The package to include the movie Jimami Tofu at Sukuruzaka theater was perfect date.

Just visited. Relaxed atmosphere with excellent, attentive service. Lunch was reasonably priced, included mango sherbert. Interesting location, a little hidden but interesting neighbourhood. Will definitely be back.