Okinawa Aguu Shabu-shabu: Mitsuhisa Honke / Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture—An Immersive Aguu Pork Shabu-shabu Experience Near Kokusai Street

"Okinawa Aguu Shabu-shabu Mitsuhisa Honke" is located within walking distance of Kokusai Street in Naha. Here, you can enjoy a carefully crafted shabu-shabu experience featuring Okinawan Aguu pork and seasonal island vegetables.
Instead of using a dipping sauce, this style of dining—where you savor the flavors using condiments such as “Yagajima Salt,” “Tamanaha Miso,” and “Okinawan Shikuwasa Pepper”—is a constant series of new discoveries. What’s more, the staff assists you with cooking for the first 30 minutes or so, so you can enjoy the experience while learning about the appeal of the ingredients and Okinawan culture.

Shabu-shabu that lets you enjoy Aguu pork and Okinawan ingredients in a simple way

At Mitsuhisa Honke, shabu-shabu is served without a dipping sauce; instead, it’s enjoyed with carefully selected condiments from Okinawa.

"Yagajima Salt" is rich in minerals and perfect for bringing out the sweetness of Aguu pork. Plus, with "Tamanaha Miso" and "Shikuwasa Pepper" also available, you can enjoy a different flavor with every bite.

In addition to meat, you can enjoy shabu-shabu with about 20 varieties of Okinawan vegetables. The selection includes island carrots, green papaya, and handama—vegetables you don’t often get to eat—and the staff will suggest condiments that pair well with each one.

The Charm of Local Ingredients and Okinawan Culture, as Explained by Our Staff

Another feature is that the staff helps with the cooking during the first 30 minutes.

Not only does it teach you the best ways to enjoy the meat and vegetables, but it also explains where the ingredients come from and shares insights into Okinawan food culture—making you feel as if you’re on an Okinawan gourmet tour. It’s a fun, interactive dinner experience where you can learn about Okinawa while you eat.

My favorite way to eat it is to wrap "sea grapes" and "green papaya" in the shabu-shabu meat!

Between servings of shabu-shabu, enjoy some mozuku soup—served with dashi and meatballs!

Traditional Okinawan Cuisine and Special Dessert Options

The appetizers served before the shabu-shabu include traditional Okinawan dishes such as “Jima-mi Tofu” and “Kūbu-iri-chi.”

In particular, “Jima-mami Tofu” is a special treat that only two people in Okinawa know how to make. It’s characterized by its strong peanut aroma and smooth texture.

"Kūbui-richi" is a traditional Okinawan dish made with kelp, recreated using a time-honored recipe.

The final dish, “Okinawa Soba with Ginoza-Grown Potato Noodles,” features noodles made with potatoes—a specialty of Ginoza Village. It’s a special dish that can only be enjoyed at a few select locations in Okinawa.

A Special Dessert Loved by the Imperial Family

The dessert served after the meal is also a special treat you won't find anywhere else.

Served alongside the ice cream made with ingredients from Okinawa Prefecture is “Kippan Jahana’s Candied Winter Melon.” This is a luxurious dessert that, during the Ryukyu Kingdom era, was reserved exclusively for the imperial family, and even today, it remains a special treat that only one person in Okinawa knows how to make. Its sweet, crunchy texture pairs perfectly with the ice cream.

For dates, family gatherings, and dinners

The restaurant had table seating and sofa seating! Up to 14 people can enjoy shabu-shabu together.

Sofa seating for 4 to 6 people

Some areas can seat up to 14 people at tables!

Nearby Facilities

The Mitsuhisa Main House is just a 5-minute walk from Kokusai Street, making it extremely accessible. Since it’s conveniently located for sightseeing in Naha, we recommend treating yourself to a luxurious shabu-shabu meal to cap off your day of exploring.

・Kokusai Street (5-minute walk)
・Makishi Public Market (10-minute walk)
・Fuzhou Garden (15-minute walk)
・Tsuboya Yachimun Street (15-minute walk)
・Nami-no-Ue Beach (20-minute walk)
・Shuri Castle (15-minute drive)

Okibura Reviews

At Mitsuhisa Honke, you can fully savor Okinawan ingredients and learn about Okinawa, so I thought, "This shabu-shabu is like a tour!"

Since Aguu pork shabu-shabu is enjoyed without a dipping sauce—instead seasoned with salt, miso, or shikuwasa pepper—you can taste the natural flavor of the meat directly, making it a completely different experience from any shabu-shabu I’ve had before.

From rare island vegetables to Okinawa soba—a traditional meal to round out a meal that you can only find in Okinawa—and even desserts once enjoyed by the imperial family, everything here is unique to this place. With the staff’s commentary to guide us, we were able to savor the delicious food while learning about Okinawan food culture.

The restaurant also has private rooms that can accommodate large groups, making it the perfect spot for special meals with family and friends.

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