Naha’s 3 Instagrammable Eateries Offering American Essences
In Okinawa, you can feel the American ambiance here and there due to the prefecture’s historical background until 1972. There are American-style diners and knick-knack shops scattered in Naha City, the capital of the prefecture. Some of them have been buzzed in social media with their instagrammable presentation. Let’s take a look at 3 eateries where you can feel America in Okinawa.
Each eatery is within a 10-minute walk from Hotel Gracery Naha.
Surrounded by the pink and pop interior of “Guilty’s”, try its butter toast
Let’s start the eatery hopping with “Guilty’s” (ギルティーズ), a specialty eatery of butter toast and craft lemonade. As its name implicitly alludes, the dishes served are all high-calorie but irresistible. Its highly recommended item is ‘Zeccho Butter Toast’ (絶頂バタートースト), a thick toast served with plenty of melted high-quality butter. Yes, guilty as charged. The harmony of the crispy surface and the rich aroma of the butter will surely take you to the heaven of calories. If you want to seek more guilty items, try its sweets toast. Vividly colored sauces and edible flower decorations on top of colorful fruits will cutely stimulate your appetite. Ordering lemonade together, and the table set will be even more gorgeous. The vivid pink interior and the instagrammable items on the table will make you wanna take photos.
Opening Hours | 11:00AM – 5:00PM (last orders at 4:45PM) *Closed on Wednesdays |
Address | 3-1-4 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture |
Access | An 8-minute walk from Hotel Gracery Naha |
URL | https://www.instagram.com/okinawa.guiltys/ |
American-sized hearty yet and sophisticated hamburger at “Burger Kissa Hirusagari”
Next eatery on the line is “Burger Kissa Hirusagari” (バーガー喫茶昼下がり) with a casual atmosphere like a diner seen in an American movie where you want to order a hearty American-sized hamburger with a strong presence! Homemade pate made with locally produces Wagyu beef, gorgonzola and blue cheese create a sophisticated flavor. It is a superb dish that you want to make a big bite to energize yourself. Besides, for those who feel like a light bite instead, its donut-shaped light meal is recommended. In spite of its sweets-ish appearance, you’ll be satisfied with the harmony created by prosciutto, arugula and mascarpone. As this diner turns into a bar in the evening, drinks such as Spumoni and Irish coffee are available. Why don’t you take a photo of the item you ordered together with the mature ambient of the interior?
Opening Hours | 11:00AM – 6:00PM (last orders at 4:30PM) *Closed on Wednesday |
Address | 2-19-1 Kume, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture |
Access | A 12-minute walk from Hotel Gracery Naha |
URL | https://www.instagram.com/burgerkissa_hirusagari/ |
“Drunker’s” to offer frozen cocktails coloring your Naha night
Finally, let’s call it a day with cocktails and shaved ice at “Drunker’s” (ドランカーズ). Actually, “Guilty’s” introduced in this issue turns into “Drunker’s” at night. The pink vivid interior illuminated by neon lights create a different atmosphere which is exciting. As a large selection of frozen cocktails based on fruit syrup and champagne is offered, you’ll find your own favorite. Non-alcoholic beverages served in cocktail glasses are also available. For those who wish to chill with a subtropical night breeze, the open-air seats on the rooftop are truly recommended. Save enough storage on your phone or camera so that you can take many photos of your fun and memorable night at this place.
Opening Hours | 5:00PM – Midnight (food last orders at 11:30PM and drink last orders at 11:45PM) *Closes on Wednesdays |
Address | 3-1-4 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture |
Access | An 8-minute walk from Hotel Gracery Naha |
URL | https://www.instagram.com/okinawa.drunkers/ |
Base of this trip
Hotel Gracery Naha
5-min walk from Kenchomae station on the Yui Rail / About 15-min drive from Naha Airport