Soba-dokoro Hamaya | A Local Miyako Soba Shop in Sawada (Irabu, Miyako)

Soba-dokoro Hamaya is a locally popular Miyako soba specialist in the Sawada area, across the Irabu Ohashi Bridge. The simple, home-style interior has tatami seats and table seats with the warmth of wood, with a relaxed air that tourists can casually drop into. The signature item is "tebichi soba", with melt-in-the-mouth pork trotters simmered slowly. With plenty of toppings such as soft-rib soki, yushi tofu and Miyako kamaboko, it is satisfyingly filling. A welcome point is that you can choose the soup between a light bonito base and a rich pork-bone base. Sanmainiku soba, soft-rib soki soba and jushi (seasoned rice) are popular too. Perfect for lunch while touring nearby sights such as Sawada-no-Hama and Hakuchozaki, it is a celebrated shop with many repeat visitors. It is open 11:00 to 16:00 (last orders 15:30), closed Monday. It is reassuring to check the latest operating information on the official Instagram.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressAza Sawada 1518-1, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening time11:00 to 16:00 (last orders 15:30)
ClosedMonday
FeePaid (various Miyako soba. Tebichi soba, sanmainiku soba, soft-rib soki soba, etc.)
ParkingAvailable
Contact070-1941-1703

Visiting tips & what to bring

As it is an indoor restaurant, there is basically no concern about insects or sun. With tatami seats, even families with small children can relax. Being a popular shop, there can be a wait at the busy lunch hours. Last orders are early at 15:30, so if planning a late lunch, visit with time to spare. As hours and closing days may change, it is reliable to check on Instagram and the like before visiting.

For families with small children

With tatami seats and a home-style, relaxed atmosphere, it suits families with children aged 0 to 6. Miyako soba has soft noodles and a light seasoning, easy to share and easy for small children to eat. Rather than a pushchair, a style of relaxing on the tatami with shoes off is reassuring. However, there can be a wait at the busy lunch hours, so an early time slot such as just after opening is recommended.

FAQ

Q.Is there parking?

A.Yes, parking space is provided at the shop. As Irabu Island has little public transport such as buses, visiting by hire car is convenient.

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

A.The hours are 11:00 to 16:00 (last orders 15:30), closed Monday. As these may change, checking on the official Instagram before visiting is reassuring.

Q.What are the recommended menu items?

A.The signature item is tebichi soba topped with melt-in-the-mouth simmered pork trotters. Sanmainiku soba, soft-rib soki soba and jushi (seasoned rice) are popular too.

Q.Can you choose the soup?

A.Yes. You can choose between a light bonito-base soup and a rich pork-bone-base soup. Being able to enjoy it to your preference is a feature.

Q.Is it easy to drop by mid-sightseeing?

A.It is in the Sawada area across the Irabu Ohashi Bridge, close to sights such as Sawada-no-Hama and Hakuchozaki, an easy location to drop by for lunch on an island tour.