Obanmai Shokudo | A Fishing-Cooperative Diner at Sarahama Port (Irabu, Miyako)

This is a fishing-cooperative-run diner within Sarahama Fishing Port on Irabu Island, operated by the Irabu Fisheries Cooperative. It is well-regarded for serving dishes using fresh seafood just landed at the port in front, at reasonable prices. The signature dish is a hearty seafood bowl, with sashimi set meals and Miyako soba also available. From the sea-side counter seats spreads the harbour view of Sarahama Port, and if you are lucky you can watch fishermen landing their catch. It is a lively lunch spot typical of a fishing town, busy with locals and tourists. It is open 11:00 to 15:00 (last orders 14:30), with Tuesday as the closing day. Located around the Sarahama Port terminal, access is good after crossing the Irabu Ohashi Bridge. With a good balance of freshness and price, it is an easy shop to drop by for lunch on an Irabu Island tour.

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Uoichiba Ichiwa: The 900-Yen Tub Sashimi Bowl by Sarahama Fishing Port on Irabu Island (Miyako)

A review of Uoichiba Ichiwa by Sarahama Fishing Port on Irabu Island near Miyakojima: a now-closed diner famous for a 900-yen tub-piled tuna and bonito sashimi bowl with four ways to eat it.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressIkemazoe 50, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening time11:00 to 15:00 (last orders 14:30)
ClosedTuesday
FeePaid (seafood bowl from around 1,100 yen, sashimi set meals, Miyako soba, etc.; varies by menu)
ParkingAvailable, free (open-air parking within the fishing port, fairly wide)
Contact0980-79-7677

Visiting tips & what to bring

It is within Sarahama Fishing Port, and you use the port's open-air parking. As marine-activity boats also come and go, watch the movement of vehicles and work. It is lunch service only with Tuesday closing, and last orders are early at 14:30, so do not miss the lunch hours. Being a popular shop, it can get crowded at the lunch peak. Watch your footing within the port grounds, and on days with strong tide or sun, take care when moving outdoors. As the latest operating status, menu and prices may change, confirming by phone before visiting is recommended.

For families with small children

With counter and table seats and easy-to-share menu items such as seafood bowls and Miyako soba, it is a relatively easy diner to visit even with children aged 0 to 6. The port boats and the landing of catches can be a good experience for children. However, there is movement of vehicles and work within the port grounds, and carrying is reassuring rather than a pushchair in some situations. As it is lunch only with Tuesday closing, plan with time to spare.

FAQ

Q.Please tell me the opening hours and closing days.

A.Open 11:00 to 15:00 (last orders 14:30), with Tuesday closing. As it is lunch service only, visit in line with the lunch hours. For the latest information, confirming by phone at 0980-79-7677 is recommended.

Q.What are the recommended menu items and rough budget?

A.The signature is a hearty seafood bowl, from around 1,100 yen with aosa soup. There are also sashimi set meals, Miyako soba, and island sides such as sea grapes and tempura. It is well-regarded for the balance of freshness and price.

Q.Is there parking?

A.Yes. You can use the free open-air parking within the fishing port, which is fairly wide as marine-activity boats also depart. It is an easy location to access by car.

Q.Please tell me how to get there.

A.It is within Sarahama Fishing Port (near the Sun Marine Terminal). From Miyakojima, cross the Irabu Ohashi Bridge and head toward Sarahama Port to access it. Visiting by hire car is convenient.

Q.Are there busy times?

A.Being popular with locals and tourists, it can get crowded at the lunch peak around noon. If you want to eat at a relaxed pace, the 11 oclock hour just after opening or around 14:00 is relatively calm.