Okinawa Kinjo

Okinawa Kinjo (โอกินาว่า คินโจ) Phra Khanong Area 📍

🏠 Atmosphere & Location
• The restaurant is a 3-story commercial house located in the heart of Sukhumvit 69 alley, near BTS Phra Khanong (Exit 3). Walk about 100 meters inside to clearly see the restaurant
• Decorated in traditional Okinawa style with posters, paper menu walls, and lanterns, creating a warm authentic Japanese atmosphere
• The 2nd–3rd floors have Japanese-style seating (floor seating with cushions). On the 4th floor (on some nights), there is live music from local artists

🍽 Recommended Signature Dishes

Menu Details & Comments
Goya Champuru (Stir-fried Japanese Bitter Melon) Signature dish with a mild, balanced flavor—not too bitter. Includes pork belly, bean sprouts, and cabbage. A must-try
Okinawa Soba Flat, chewy noodles with rich pork bone broth. Pork is simmered tender for hours.
Rafute (Okinawan Braised Pork) Pork braised until tender and melts in your mouth, simmered overnight. A classic dish.
Jiimami Tofu (Peanut Tofu) Chewy jelly-like texture topped with ginger and wasabi sauce. Refreshing and satisfying.
Ikasumi Yaki Soba (Black Squid Ink Fried Noodles) Noodles stir-fried with black squid ink sauce, slightly salty and distinctive.
Umi Budou (Sea Grapes) Crispy and unique texture, served with a tangy and salty dipping sauce for a balanced taste.
Sata Andagi (Okinawan Donuts) Complimentary dessert at the end of the meal. Sweet, slightly crunchy, and popular.

🗣 Real Customer Reviews
• Foreign customers say, “I love everything about this restaurant—the food, the vibe, the service, and the hospitality!” The meal, atmosphere, and warm welcome make it special
• In the evening, Okinawan musicians occasionally perform live, enhancing the experience

🕰 Hours & Prices
• Open: Monday–Friday 11:30–14:30 / 17:00–23:00, Saturday–Sunday until midnight
• Main dishes around 200–220 THB, such as Goya Champuru, Soba, Yaki Soba; desserts ~10–70 THB

🔍 Summary

👍 Highlights
• Authentic Okinawan dishes with southern Japanese flavors
• Traditional Japanese atmosphere with occasional live folk music
• Affordable prices with great quality

⚠️ Cautions
• The restaurant has multiple floors; if you want to sit on the Japanese-style floor seating, plan ahead
• Some dishes may not suit Thai people who dislike bitter or salty flavors, such as Black Squid Ink Fried Noodles

✅ Suitable For
• Those wanting to try authentic Okinawan cuisine in Bangkok
• Anyone who enjoys traditional Japanese-style restaurants with some folk music
• Groups of friends, couples, or families who like sharing multiple dishes

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