Okinawa "shokudoh": "Chanpuru! Where the locals eat..." Top 5 Page for this destination Okinawa Restaurant Tip by okinawa_wave

The word "Shokudoh" describes a local-style eatery that is in most cases a simple place with some tables and chairs and good "home-cooked" food that is cheap but very filling. The most popular dishes are "Chanpuru," which literally means "mixed." These dishes combine a variety of ingredients that are stir fried over high heat in a fry pan with oil. Some of the more common ones are "tofu chanpuru," "yasai (vegetable) chanpuru," "fuu chanpuru," and "goya (bitter melon) chanpuru." If you are new to the island, be adventurous and try one of these places where you can rub elbows with the locals while enjoying some good food...

There are "shokudoh" located all over the island. Here are a few places I recommend:

Naha - Yuunangi
Chatan - Chirugua
Motobu - Kishimoto Shokudoh

Favorite Dish: Goya Chanpuru - This dish takes a bit getting used to because of its bitter taste, but once your hooked, you will become a "goya" fan for life!

Comparison: least expensive
Price: less than US$10
Rating: 5
Theme: Local