Ujisoba Shurijo-mae Branch, located near Shuri Castle in Naha City, Okinawa, is an Okinawa soba restaurant by day and a seafood tavern by night. Ujisoba, which once operated in Ginowan City, has been revived in Shuri. While maintaining the traditional taste, the restaurant offers uniquely beautiful Okinawa soba with a clear broth and elegant needle ginger topping. You can enjoy a relaxing moment in the renovated old private house.
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Warm and inviting space in a renovated old private house
Ujisoba Shurijo-mae Branch is located near Shurijo Castle and features a renovated old house that is uniquely Okinawan. The restaurant has a bright and open atmosphere with sunlight streaming in through the large windows. There are tables and tatami room seats that give a sense of warmth from the wood, creating a space that evokes a nostalgic feeling.
Okinawan soba noodles with a clear soup.
Juicy (Okinawan style cooked rice) is also excellent!
A sweet moment with Okinawan-style Zenzai
Surrounding Facilities
Shuri Castle (3 minutes by car)
It is a typical tourist attraction where you can feel the history and culture of Okinawa, with its beautiful castle walls and magnificent scenery.
Kinjo-cho stone pavement (5 minutes by car)
This is an emotional stone-paved path built in the Ryukyu Kingdom era, a spot where you can feel the history while strolling.
DFS Okinawa (10 minutes by car)
It is a shopping spot where you can purchase domestic and international brand-name goods at duty-free prices, making it a great place to pick out souvenirs.
Naha Kokusai Dori (about 15 minutes by car)
The area is Okinawa's largest downtown area, lined with restaurants and souvenir stores, where you can enjoy eating and shopping.
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Ujisoba Shurijo-mae Branch is the perfect place to stop by during your visit to Shurijo Castle. The clear soup is carefully prepared, the meat toppings have a robust flavor, and the juicy toppings are full of flavor. All in all, you can enjoy a sophisticated bowl of food while respecting the traditional taste of Okinawa. Enjoy a moment of relaxation in the warmth of an old private home.
Store Information
| Store Name | Ujisoba Shurijo-mae Branch |
| genre | Okinawa soba, Izakaya |
| budget | Lunch ~1,500 yen Dinner ~3,000 yen |
| Business Hours | Lunch 11:00-15:00 (close when sold out) Dinner 18:00-22:00 (no Okinawa soba served) |
| regular closing day | Lunch: Wednesday Dinner: Tuesdays and Wednesdays |
| parking lot | Free parking for 4 cars available (if full, go to a nearby coin parking lot) |
| Payment Method | Cash, credit cards, and electronic money accepted |
| address (e.g. of house) | 2-13 Shuri Touzou-cho, Naha City, Okinawa 903-0812, Japan |
*This information is current as of the last update of the article. Check before you go!
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