8men okinawa — Restaurant in Naha

We visited 8men Okinawa on two separate nights, and the experiences were completely different.

On our first visit, the boss was present and very friendly. Despite the bar being crowded, he made us feel welcome and even managed to get us seats. We ordered two different cocktails, both of which tasted great. The atmosphere was lively, and we had a fantastic time.

However, on our second visit, the boss was not around, and the experience was disappointing. The bartender simply took our orders without engaging with us at all. We ordered a total of seven drinks over two rounds, but all of them tasted extremely watered down, more like tea, juice, or smoothies rather than proper cocktails. The music videos on the screens were exactly the same as our first visit, which made the vibe feel repetitive and uninspired.

What was most frustrating was the bartender’s attitude—while he actively entertained the group beside us, he barely acknowledged us. The stark contrast in service and drink quality between the two nights was very disappointing.

Overall, our first visit was great, but the second visit left us feeling let down. If the boss is around, you might have a good time. Otherwise, the experience could be...

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