Parlor Hyotan | A Homely Diner That Cooks Your Catch in Sarahama (Irabu, Miyako)

Parlor Hyotan is a homely diner and parlour loved by locals in Ikemazoe in the Sarahama area of Irabu Island. At lunch, Miyako soba and set meals are popular, and in the evening the izakaya menu is full too. After 20:00 it operates by reservation. Its greatest appeals are the owner's special kimchi and a service of cooking fish you have caught on the spot. If tourists bring fish they have caught, it will be cooked to your preference: sashimi, simmered, fried, Chinese-style, Korean-style and more (dinner only, advance contact required). You can also taste Korean and Chinese dishes by a chef from Korea, and besides Japanese it handles English, Korean and Chinese. It reopened renewed in September 2023 and is still operating energetically. Near Sarahama Port, it is a shop where you can enjoy the island's home-style flavour along with the charm of a fishing port.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressIkemazoe 705-10, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening time11:00 to 20:00 (after 20:00 by reservation)
ClosedIrregular
FeeFree (dining cost separate. Miyako soba around 700 yen, set meals and a la carte available)
ParkingParking space in front of the shop (few spaces, free)
Contact0980-78-4770

Visiting tips & what to bring

As it is a small diner including outdoor seats, advance phone booking is recommended for groups or large numbers. If you want your caught fish cooked, advance contact is essential. The parking space is limited to a few cars, so when full, take care with roadside parking nearby. The Sarahama area has many slopes and narrow lanes, so easy-to-walk footwear is reassuring when walking. As the closing days are irregular, confirming the operating status on X/Instagram (@parahyotan) or by phone before visiting is reliable.

For families with small children

It is a homely diner with a raised tatami area and tables, with a home-style atmosphere, a relatively easy shop to enter even with children aged 0 to 6. There are easy-to-eat menu items for children such as Miyako soba and set meals. However, as it is a small shop, entry with a pushchair or breastfeeding/nappy-change space is hard to expect, and consideration is needed when crowded. Booking by phone in advance secures a seat for peace of mind.

FAQ

Q.Do I need to book?

A.In the daytime (11:00 to 20:00) you can enter without booking, but as it is a small shop, advance booking is reassuring for groups. After 20:00 it operates by reservation.

Q.I heard they cook fish you have caught. Is that true?

A.Yes. Dinner only and with advance contact, brought-in fish is cooked to your preference: sashimi, simmered, fried, Chinese-style, Korean-style and more. Consult by phone before visiting.

Q.What are the recommended menu items?

A.The owner's special kimchi and the dashi-rich Miyako soba are signature items. You can also enjoy Korean and Chinese dishes by a chef from Korea, and set meals.

Q.Is there parking?

A.There is space for a few cars in front of the shop. As the Sarahama area has narrow roads, when full avoid forced roadside parking and take care of the surrounding situation.

Q.When are the closing days?

A.They are irregular. If you want to be sure of visiting, confirming the operating status on the official X/Instagram (@parahyotan) or by phone (0980-78-4770) is recommended.