BananaCafe — Restaurant in Ishigaki

We popped in on afternoon souvenir shopping spree to get Heavy Drunker on dessert and treats. The kind clerk sat us at the bar. And we ordered Aka glass wine and malts. The whisky and rum line up is top notch. Macallan 12 sherry cask and Springbank 10 are there. Ardbeg Ten as well- but it isn’t in the menu. Look at the shelf for what’s on offer. The bar is really well appointed and the bar itself is beautiful. There is space and you can really relax there. The aged Awamori on offer is nice too- I tried a 6yr aged and if you are new to this drink, and have been trying unaged, I urge you to try the aged spirit, much smoother and subtle flavours, it will grow on you and hair will grow on your chest , be careful. The afogato and peanut pudding elevate the humble peanut and coffee bean with Blue Seal sugar cane ice cream. The former was an excellent partner to the Macallan’s...

Good lunch menu of 950 yens per set and nice atmosphere, music, and bar table. Friendly service. Simple books on shelves. Bar table is set up on a higher than ground platform with big sea shells embedded on the base adding taste and local Ishigaki feel. Lots of wine for choice. Big window wall or panes framed in blue wood slots separating from the lovely small streets offering a lively contact with outside but still enjoy the cool...

Visited a chic cafe on Ishigaki Island, renowned for its parfaits. Unfortunately, I can’t have chocolate, so I opted for something similar to purple sweet potato ice cream, and it was absolutely delightful! The cafe itself boasts a stylish interior, and interestingly enough, Ed Sheeran’s tunes were the soundtrack to our visit, which added a quirky touch to the experience. Highly recommend if you’re after a unique dessert option and a...