🍜 Shuri Soba Noodles首里そば

Located just a few steps away from Shuri Castle, this residential area often sees long lines forming before the shop opens, making it a highly popular soba noodle restaurant in Okinawa. In addition to the signature Shuri soba, the menu features simple dishes such as boiled rice balls, Okinawan-style rice (Jushi), and Okinawan red bean ice. The Shuri soba can be ordered in large, medium, or small portions, and the wide noodles are characterized by their unique chewiness and firm texture from being handmade. The broth, made from pork bones, bonito flakes, and Okinawan sea salt, is both clear and elegant in taste and appearance. Classic toppings include pork belly, loin, fish cake, shredded ginger, and chopped green onions, providing a simple yet complete delicious experience. The thick-cut deep-fried island tofu, green beans, and white radish are simmered in the broth, absorbing its essence, and the "Okinawan rice (Jushi)" cooked with the same broth pairs perfectly with the Okinawan soba noodles. Housed in a renovated traditional residence, the restaurant features a counter, table seating, and tatami mat seating, allowing diners to enjoy their meals in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

Soba noodle shops within walking distance from Shuri Castle. The hand-made noodles with a chewy texture and the rich broth of Shuri Soba have received high praise. The atmosphere inside the shop, converted from an old traditional house, is excellent.