Issekinicho Miyakojima | A Fried-Chicken Takeaway Shop near Toguchi-no-Hama (Irabu, Miyako)

This is a fried-chicken takeaway shop located about 7 minutes along the coast road after crossing the Irabu Ohashi Bridge and turning left at the first intersection. It is the Miyakojima branch of "Issekinicho", which originated in Kimitsu on the mainland, where you can casually take away freshly fried domestic chicken. It is characterised by being able to choose by cut, such as thigh, breast, drumette, wing tip, gizzard and cartilage, at an affordable roughly 390 to 480 yen per bag. There is also a special curry limited to 10 servings a day, and rice balls. With a roofed eat-in space, you can also savour it piping hot on the spot. Being near Toguchi-no-Hama, it is perfect for a meal at the beach or as a companion on a drive. It is a casual gourmet spot of Irabu Island, also cherished by locals. As opening hours and closing days may change, confirming before visiting is recommended.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressAza Irabu 35-2, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening time10:00 to 18:00
ClosedIrregular (there is information that Monday is closed; please confirm)
FeeFried chicken about 390 to 480 yen per bag (varies by cut). There is also a special curry limited to 10 servings a day, and rice balls.
ParkingAvailable, free (parking space in front of the shop)
Contact0980-78-3010 / http://www.issekinicho.jp/miyakojima.html

Visiting tips & what to bring

It is basically takeaway-specialist, with a simple roofed eat-in space. As it serves freshly fried, there may be a short wait after ordering. The popular special curry is limited to 10 servings a day and may sell out. In summer, eat the takeaway fried chicken early so it does not spoil. As toilet facilities are limited, consider using nearby facilities too. As the coast road has strong sun, when visiting by car it is reassuring to prepare a hat and drinks.

For families with small children

Centred on takeaway with a short wait, it is an easy shop to drop by even with a pushchair or small children. The fried chicken can be chosen by cut, and boneless thigh or breast is easy to feed to infants. With a roofed eat-in space, it is convenient for a snack between a drive or beach play. The freshly fried is hot, so for children let it cool before giving. As the seats are few, for a relaxed meal takeaway is recommended.

FAQ

Q.Is payment cash only?

A.As a small shop on a remote island, it is likely cash only. It is reassuring to confirm whether electronic money or cards are accepted by phone (0980-78-3010) in advance.

Q.Can you eat in?

A.It is basically takeaway-specialist, but there is a simple roofed eat-in space where you can savour the freshly fried on the spot. The seats are not many.

Q.What menu items are there?

A.It centres on fried chicken by cut such as thigh, breast, drumette, wing tip, gizzard and cartilage, at about 390 to 480 yen per bag. There is also a special curry limited to 10 servings a day, and rice balls.

Q.Is there parking?

A.There is free parking space in front of the shop, convenient for visiting by car. It is an easy location for tourists using a hire car to drop by too.

Q.Is it near Toguchi-no-Hama?

A.It is in the same Aza Irabu area, a few minutes away by car. It is popular as takeaway gourmet to eat at the beach, and you can drop by before or after sea play.