YAMBURGER Miyakojima | Island Gourmet Burgers with a Drive-Thru (Irabu, Miyako)

YAMBURGER Miyakojima is a burger specialist in the Kuninaka village of Irabu Island, about 10 minutes by car after crossing the Irabu Ohashi Bridge. Its signature is island gourmet burgers using juicy patties of Miyako beef and the like, generous with seasonal island vegetables. The open, Hawaii-evoking interior is set with swing seats and wall art, and the terrace seats allow pets too. Its biggest feature is a drive-thru, rare on a remote island, convenient for takeaway for a sea lunch savoured on the beach. You can drop by casually between sightseeing. Business is from 11:00 to 16:00 (last order 15:30), with irregular closing days. Burgers centre on the 1,000-yen range, and besides cash it accepts credit cards. With an English menu too, it is an easy shop for overseas visitors to use. It is a recommended lunch spot for an Irabu Island drive.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressAza Kuninaka 128, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening time11:00 to 16:00 (L.O. 15:30)
ClosedIrregular
FeeFree (food charged separately; single burger from the 1,000-yen / approx US$7 range)
ParkingAvailable, free, about 4 cars
Contact0980-78-5030

Visiting tips & what to bring

With seating across indoor and terrace, being a facility type there is little concern over footing or weather. As it is popular, the lunch time slot crowds, and sell-outs or wait times can occur. Takeaway or drive-thru use makes it easier to shorten the wait. As the last order is early at 15:30, mind the time for a late lunch. The terrace seats allow pets, but on days with strong sun take shade measures. With only about 4 parking spaces, when full take care over nuisance parking on the surrounding village roads.

For families with small children

The terrace seats allow pets, and the interior has photogenic settings such as swing seats and wall art, an atmosphere enjoyable with children too. Burgers are easy to share, and using the drive-thru or takeaway lets you eat in the car or on the beach if children cannot wait, reassuring. As the interior is cramped for a pushchair, carrying a child is safer. With few parking spaces, an early visit avoiding busy times is recommended.

FAQ

Q.How far is it from the Irabu Ohashi Bridge?

A.About 10 minutes by car after crossing the Irabu Ohashi Bridge, in the Kuninaka village of Irabu Island. It is an easy location to drop by for lunch mid-drive after crossing the bridge.

Q.Can you do drive-thru or takeaway?

A.Yes, it has a drive-thru, rare on a remote island, and takeaway is possible too. Many people take it away for a sea lunch on beaches such as Toguchi-no-Hama.

Q.Is there parking?

A.There is free parking for about 4 cars. As numbers are few, it may fill up during the busy lunch time, so a staggered visit is reassuring.

Q.What is the budget and price range?

A.Burgers centre on the 1,000-yen (approx US$7) range, with island gourmet burgers using Miyako-beef patties and island vegetables as the signature. Besides cash, credit cards can be used.

Q.Tell me the opening hours and closing days.

A.Business is 11:00 to 16:00 (last order 15:30), with irregular closing days. Confirming on Instagram or by phone (0980-78-5030) before visiting is reliable.