There is a rare restaurant in Naha that serves Ryukyu court cuisine, so you have to visit it at least once! My husband had been checking this store out in advance.
They incorporated it into the process of this trip to Kumejima.
Unfortunately, on the day of the Mid-Autumn Harvest Moon, there was a thunderstorm.
However, the beautiful landlady welcomed us with a lovely smile and a towel.
The store, which stands out from the crowd of buildings near the prefectural office, has a quaint interior as well as the exterior.
It is a comfortable space that has been carefully and thoughtfully decorated, from the many old Ryukyu lacquerwares that have been passed down from previous generations to the rare fresh flowers arranged.
All of the dishes that were served were carefully prepared, and I was deeply moved by the depth of the flavor, which was gentle on the eyes, gentle on the tongue and body.
There are some dishes in this world that are flashy or strange in appearance or taste, but this world has nothing to do with that.
All of the dishes have a nostalgic feel to them, yet are different from Honshu cuisine.
As it was Mid-Autumn Harvest Moon Day, I received an Okinawan-style ohagi called fuchagi as an off-menu service.
A rustic sweet taste (although I say that, it's not sweet at all!) with carefully cooked red beans on top of the rice cake.
Thank you for allowing me to experience something so unexpected.
We would like not only tourists but also people living in Okinawa to experience everything including the restaurant's hospitality.
It was a wonderful restaurant, and you could feel that the restaurant's mission was to protect and pass on the precious Okinawa heritage of Ryukyu court cuisine, without cutting any corners.
