Emi no Mise — Restaurant in Ogimi

This is a unique experience. The food will often be quite novel to western palates both in flavour and texture. That being said, if I could rate it 10 out 5, I would and would visit here on every trip to Okinawa. It is most definitely worth spending the day up in the north of the island to eat here.

The food is made with great care from local ingredients, often home grown with a strong focus on vegetables. The food is delicious! For some options you need to book these the day in advance. YOU HAVE TO MAKE A RESERVATION! The food was inspiring and very well explained in printed form for those who aren't well versed in Japanese. Eating here is part of the process of contemplating why the Okinawan lifestyle, especially in the north is so well known for longevity.

The service was great and it is hard to believe this tiny gem is hidden behind such a beautifully suited entrance, draped with local blooms.

I wish there was a cookbook for these exquisite delights and...

This is our number one hidden gem that we’ve come across. Called them in the morning and made reservations in advance. The food tasted healthy and yummy, and the variety in their set meal was very appealing to the eyes. We were pleasantly surprised by the warm shikuwasa sticky rice cake that we ordered in addition to the set meal, it was a vitamin C boost! We had a great time in the quiet and peaceful restaurant, it was a retreat for the soul.

I was intrigued about Ogimi village as a place with many supercenturians after reading about it in Ikigai book. They talked about how people grow their own vegetables and lived a healthy and active lifestyle. On average, they eat 18 different types of foods each day, mostly from their garden. It made me reflect on my...

It’s been about a week since I visited and I miss this place so much! This was the best thing I ate in Okinawa and my life. I really enjoyed this meal so much… as someone who has been struggling with health this year, this meal was such a good reset to my digestive system and I understand why the seniors of Ogimi village are able to still be so strong and healthy!

Much thanks to the friendly staff at Emi no Mise, my partner and I drove from Nago and did not know that we needed to make reservation but they kindly slotted us in for the 1pm slot. (Do note this was probably possible as it was a Friday and we were just lucky!)

Will definitely wish to come back here the next time I travel to Okinawa. It was such a fantastic and...