Cin.na.mon — Restaurant in Naoshima

I went to Cin.na.mon for dinner in early May 2025. We couldn't find too many options in the evening on the Miyounoura side of Naoshima Island and it was getting late so decided to come here despite the 1 hour wait.

They were super busy so I recommended that you try and book for a table rather than walk-in - otherwise you're liable to have to wait awhile like we did.

Luckily it was worth the wait - it would have been really disapponting to wait the long only to find the food was awful.

I ordered a sashimi set which was delicious, my travel buddy ordered the sashimi salad and a the biggest agedashi tofu I have ever seen. We also shared some charcoal chicken.

The portion sizes were huge and the menu extensive - there's alot of choice (almost too much). The food was seasoned well and tasty . My only slight criticism was the charlcoal chicken was a little too charcoal to the point of being a little bitter but still edible.

Service was friendly, fast and efficient.

Recommend this as an option for a meal if staying on...

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