Koriya CAFE IRIE | Irabu Mango Shaved Ice at Hotel South Island (Irabu, Miyako)

This is a small, takeaway-centred shaved-ice cafe adjoining the first floor of Irabu Island Hotel South Island. Located right after the Irabu Ohashi Bridge, its signature item is the "Irabu-produced mango shaved ice", piled generously in two tiers with local Irabu Island mango. The "Passion Dome", which won the top gold prize at the 2015 Miyakojima Sweets Contest, is popular too, and in summer a freshly squeezed mango juice appears. Beyond shaved ice, there is a varied menu including ice zenzai, sweets plates and a special chicken curry, so those who do not like sweet things can enjoy it too. The voluminous fluffy shaved ice is hugely satisfying, with the appeal of the rich flavour of local-fruit sauce. You can taste it while cooling off using the adjoining hotel's terrace seats or second-floor restaurant. It is recommended as a rest spot between beach strolls.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressAza Irabu 1493-1, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening time11:00 to 18:00 (official-site listing. Some sources say 10:00 to 18:00)
ClosedWednesday (temporary closures; confirm on the official Instagram)
FeeFree (entry free). Mango shaved ice and the like around 800 to 1,000 yen per item
ParkingAvailable, free (use the Irabu Island Hotel South Island car park)
Contacthttps://kooriyacafeirie.wixsite.com/kooriyacafeirie (Instagram: @kooriyacafe.irie / email: kooriyacafe.irie@gmail.com)

Visiting tips & what to bring

As it is a small, takeaway-centred shop, there can be a wait in peak season. The in-shop seats are limited, and use of the adjoining hotel's terrace seats or second-floor restaurant is advised. As cashless and card payment are not accepted, preparing cash is reassuring. Besides Wednesday closing there are temporary closures, so it is reliable to confirm the operating status on the official Instagram (@kooriyacafe.irie) before visiting. As there are many days with strong sun, sun-shade measures are comfortable when using outdoor seats.

For families with small children

Centred on sweet, easy-to-eat menu items such as mango shaved ice and ice zenzai, it suits families with small children too. Being hotel-adjoining with free parking, dropping by by car is reassuring. As you can sit and rest at the terrace seats or hotel space, it is ideal for a cool-down between beach play. However, being takeaway-based with limited seats, when crowded, considering taking it away to eat nearby is good.

FAQ

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

A.The hours are around 11:00 to 18:00 (some sources list from 10:00), closed Wednesday. As there are temporary closures, visiting after confirming the latest status on the official Instagram (@kooriyacafe.irie) is reliable.

Q.What are the signature items and rough budget?

A.The signature is the mango shaved ice with Irabu-produced mango piled in two tiers, and the Passion Dome, a 2015 Sweets Contest gold winner, is popular too. Around 800 to 1,000 yen per item is a guideline.

Q.Is there parking?

A.Yes. You can use the free Irabu Island Hotel South Island car park, convenient for a drop-by by hire car. It is right after the Irabu Ohashi Bridge.

Q.Can you use cards or cashless payment?

A.Card payment is advised as not accepted. Preparing cash is reassuring.

Q.Can you enjoy it even if you do not like shaved ice?

A.Yes. Besides ice zenzai and sweets plates, there are meal-type items such as a special chicken curry. In summer a freshly squeezed mango juice appears too, so those not keen on sweet things can enjoy it.