Spice Curry and Sandwich Insula | Additive-Free Spice Curry in Kuninaka (Irabu, Miyako)

This is a spice-curry and original-sandwich specialist in the Kuninaka village, across the Irabu Ohashi Bridge. The signature items are authentic spice curries made additive-free, such as "kaffir-lime-scented dashi keema curry" and "creamy green curry". You can enjoy a basic two-kind aigake (combination), and the flavour with island-bonito-flake dashi unique to local Miyako is well-regarded. Light meals such as a pork-egg sandwich and French toast, and Okinawan tacos, are popular too, and miso soup is free to refill. In the relaxed interior with about 20 table seats, it accepts various cards and takeaway. As lunch ends once sold out, an early visit is recommended for those who want to be sure of tasting it. There are also days the evening operates by reservation, and it is reassuring to check the latest information on operating days and times on the official Instagram. It is a shop easy to drop by for lunch between Irabu Island sightseeing.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressAza Kuninaka 22, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening timeLunch around 11:30 to 15:00 (ends once sold out). The evening operates by reservation on some days (from around 18:00, advance booking required). Confirm the latest on the official Instagram (@insula.curry)
ClosedMonday (Monday and Tuesday from October). Other irregular closures. Confirm details on Instagram
FeeSpice curries and sandwiches generally around 1,000 to 2,000 yen. Pork-egg sandwich about 1,000 yen, aigake curry, etc. The evening can reach the 3,000-yen range
ParkingAvailable, free, about 6 cars within the grounds
Contact090-7381-4001 / Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insula.curry/

Visiting tips & what to bring

It is a restaurant within the urban Kuninaka village of Irabu Island, with well-maintained footing. There is free parking for about 6 cars within the grounds, convenient for access by car. Popular items may sell out early in the lunch session, so it is reliable to check the day's operating availability and menu on Instagram before visiting. Note that the evening operation is by reservation on many days. As it is an indoor shop, outdoor gear such as sun shade or insect repellent is not needed.

For families with small children

It is an indoor shop with about 20 table seats, an environment where you can dine calmly with free miso soup refills. The spice curry has heat so it is not for small children, but there are non-spicy light meals such as a pork-egg sandwich and French toast, and sharing or a lighter meal is possible. As pushchair guidance changes with the in-shop situation, avoiding crowded times is reassuring. With parking within the grounds, it is an easy shop for families travelling by car to drop by.

FAQ

Q.Do I need to book?

A.The lunch session is basically usable without booking, but being popular there can be a wait. The evening session operates by reservation on many days, so inquiring and booking in advance via Instagram (@insula.curry) is recommended.

Q.Is there parking?

A.Yes, there is free parking for about 6 cars within the grounds. As travel on Irabu Island is by car, it is convenient to drop by straight in by hire car.

Q.What menu items are popular?

A.The dashi keema curry with island-bonito dashi and the creamy green curry are signatures, and you can enjoy a basic two-kind aigake. Light meals such as a pork-egg sandwich, Okinawan tacos and French toast are popular too.

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

A.Lunch is from around 11:30 to around 15:00 (ends once sold out). The closing day is Monday (Monday and Tuesday from October), with other irregular closures. Confirm the latest information on the official Instagram.

Q.Can you use cards or takeaway?

A.Various credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners) can be used, and takeaway is handled too. Taking the sandwiches away to eat at the beach is also recommended.