Good Old Nago Soba

There is a Okinawa soba place in the central Nago we like. Yae Soba is very much loved by the local, the old people mostly.   Nice to park at Nago City Market and walk from there.  If you buy something at the market, it’s free.  There’s a little coffee shop for that.  If not, JPY50 per 30 minutes.  Nothing.   Walk through this backstreet into the deep Nago.   Goofing around the weird night clubs on the way.     And here we are. The menu is simple. Okinawa Soba with pork back ribs.  With pork belly.  With half ribs and half belly.  And Jushi, Okinawan mix rice.   I had […]

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Okinawa Soba in a new dimension

Hidden in the quite residential area of Nishihara is a little Okinawa Soba of strong personality.   This place is really hard to find.  Don’t ask people.  You will never get the direction right.  Ask Google.   It’s a one-man operation by the owner.  There are about 10 seats only.   So-Ki, pork spare ribs, is at its best.  Should have been cooked in the broth for hours before grilled.   So-Ki is Teri-seasoned, but not too sweet, not too salty.  The broth is the key.  Great flavor with little seasoning. Comes with Wasabi, which is a very nice refreshment.  I personally believe that every grilled meat should be accompanied by […]

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