Kominka Cafe Chaaya — Restaurant in Naha

There wasn’t anyone on a Sunday afternoon. It’s a quaint place serving some traditional/local Okinawan cuisine. You can walk here easily from Makishi station. Don’t come here & speak english because the female staff is being adamant about it. She initially seemed reluctant to let us in, even though it was a simple understanding that we wanted to dine there (there was no one) and what else would we go there for? Gives off the vibes that she doesn’t care about foreigners’ business even though this is a place located in a touristy area. There is no english menu but you can easily use papago/translate yourself. However, food is AMAZING, and the environment is lovely. If you can look past the attitude towards foreigners where you might not feel welcomed, the food is worth...

Situated in a quiet alley just next to the Kokusai-dori, this cafe is a hidden gem! The atmosphere was cozy and nostalgic. We had the traditional set and the cold Okinawa soba, which both tasted really nice. The menu only has very limited choice of food but it is understandable as there is only one lady taking care of both cooking and serving.

A previous reviewer mentioned that he was turned away a doorstep because he was a foreigner. We did not encounter this; rather the hostess was very polite and tried her best to communicate with me although I spoke broken Japanese only. We had a wonderful time here relaxing from the hustle and bustle of the...

Absolutely incredible. Honestly. One incredibly generous and welcoming lady who appears to run the entire place. It must be such hard work, but the result is perfect. The food is simple and full of depth, the kisatten itself is spotless and beautiful. The service is equally impeccable. Possibly the only place I've been to on the planet where I've felt profoundly Disappointed at not being able to tip. Could not recommend Kominka more...