JEF Tomigusuku Branch — Restaurant in Naha

A fun Locals favorite! As one of the original Okinawa burger stores, Jef, tastes like something you Okinawan grandmother would make you when you went to her house on a Saturday afternoon. Using Okinawa sourced foods, they are a good fusion of traditional Okinawa tastes and American burgers chains. It seems most of the food is made on site and is not shipped from a processor plant, which gives it a homemade taste like the old style U.S. Malt shops. Try the...

Awesome burger joint with classic 80s decor. You can do it the local way by driving in (and eating in the car) or eating inside. The burgers are great, but the real standout is the Goya (bittergourd) burger, an Okinawan specialty. They even have fried Goya rings which were pretty cool. Friendly staff and lots of locals give it a laid-back, welcoming vibe. Definitely worth a stop if you’re...

I like the Goya burgers. This was maybe the 6th time I’ve come to JEF. I ordered the Goya rings and they were flavorless. More of a novelty than for taste I’m guessing, but definitely not worth getting. The Shikuasa-aid was alright. The location was beautiful...