🌙 Okinawa Kokusai Street Yatai Village: A gourmet feast at night, a delicious journey of pigs and pheasants! 🍡🍺

🌙 Okinawa Kokusai Street Yatai Village: A nighttime foodie extravaganza, a feast for your taste buds at Ton-no-Roku and Owl! 🍡🍺✨

As night falls on Naha, Okinawa, Kokusai Street Yatai Village transforms into a bustling food paradise! 🌌 Hidden in the alleyways of Kokusai Street, this Y-shaped night market boasts over 20 red-tiled yatai (stalls), where neon lights intertwine with Ryukyu Island songs, creating a dreamlike scene reminiscent of a Japanese night market! 💙🔥 This time, I enjoyed the agu pork dishes (pictured) at Ton-no-Roku and the skewers (pictured) at Owl. The satisfying summer night is unparalleled! 🍻😍 Join me as I explore this gem of Okinawa nightlife and embark on a fantastic journey that will delight your taste buds! 📸🌟

📍 Location: Kokusai Street Yatai Village
📍 Address: 3-11-17 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
🚗 Access: A 4-5 minute walk from Makishi Station or Miebashi Station. 🚶 If you're driving, there's a paid parking lot nearby (approximately ¥300/hour), but it's not cheap and often full, so finding a spot might take some time. ⏳
🎫 Cost: Approximately ¥1,500-3,000 per person (yakitori ¥300-500 per serving, drinks ¥500-800)💰
🕒 Hours: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM (some stalls open until 1:00 AM, so it's best to arrive after 7:00 PM for the best atmosphere)🌙
💡 Tip: Peak traffic is between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM, so arrive early to secure a seat! 👥

🌌 Highlight: An Okinawan evening feast of agu pork and yakitori 🌴🍖
1. Ton no Roku: The agu pork flavor in the photo. Ton no Roku (Shop #9), located on Kitayama-dori Street, is famous for its local Okinawan agu pork. 🍖 I enjoyed the Agu Pork Dumplings (¥780), Okinawa Tripe Yakisoba (¥880), and Slow-Cooked Pork Cartilage (¥880) (shown in the photo). 🌟 The Agu Pork Dumplings were pan-fried to a crispy perfection, while the pork was tender and juicy, bursting with juice! 🥟 The Tripe Yakisoba, while slightly oily, had a rich, wok-like aroma that perfectly complemented the offal! 🍜 The restaurant's highlight is the slow-cooked pork cartilage, which is incredibly tender yet retains its flavor! 💪 Each person is required to order a drink, and I opted for the signature yuzu sparkling wine (¥880 per serving), which was both sweet and sour and appetizing! 🍹📷 Photo Tip: Capture the charcoal-grilled moment; the sizzling sound of the meat is truly captivating! 🍖 Pairing the dumplings with the yuzu sparkling wine creates a vintage vibe on the wooden table! 📸

2. Owl (フィッシュバード): A delicious surprise for photo-worthy skewers. Owl (Shop #11) on Kitayama-dori is famous for its charcoal-grilled skewers. 🍢 They have menus in both Japanese and Chinese. The Japanese menu is cheaper if you order a la carte, but since I don't speak Japanese, I just ordered all the chicken and pork skewers (around ¥300-350 per skewers)! 😂 The skewers were golden and crispy on the outside, and rich and juicy on the inside, with a rich, layered flavor! 😋 Unfortunately, I didn't know what to order, which was a bit disappointing! 🥲 Seeing Korean tourists chatting animatedly with the owner in Japanese inside the shop inspired me to learn Japanese! 🤓📷 Photography tip: Take close-up photos of the skewers with the charcoal fire in the background for a smoky effect! 🌫️ Take photos of the outdoor seating area under the night lights to capture the lively atmosphere! 🌃

3. Okinawa Nightlife at Yatai Village: Yatai Village epitomizes Okinawa's nightlife. Its Y-shaped alleyways connect over 20 stalls, offering everything from skewers to Okinawan soba to sushi. 🌸 The lights illuminate the wooden houses, creating a summer night festival atmosphere! 🎉 While small, the stalls are full of warmth. Share a drink with fellow travelers and experience the warm hospitality of Okinawans! 🤗

🏖️ Nearby Itineraries 🌺
• Kokusai-dori Shopping Street: A 2-minute walk away, where you can find limited-edition Okinawan snacks at the 24-hour Don Quijote or Calbee+! 🛒
• Dai-ichi Makishi Public Market: A 5-minute walk away, where you can select seafood and have it cooked on the second floor to experience the Okinawa "kitchen" experience! 🍤

💡 Travel Tips 🌟
1. Best time to visit: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, when the night market atmosphere is at its peak, and the stage performances and lighting are at their best! 🎤
2. Budget: Around ¥2,000 per person for Ton no Roku and Ome, plus ¥200 for parking, for a total of around ¥2,200 per person. 💸
3. Outfit suggestion: A casual T-shirt or a Kariyushi floral shirt will blend seamlessly into the yatai village atmosphere! 👕

🌟 Overall Rating: 8/10 💎
Kokusai-dori Yatai Village is the soul of Okinawa's nightlife! 🍶 Ton no Roku's agu pork dumplings and slow-cooked pork cartilage are rich and delicious, while Ome's skewers are crispy and delicious. The bustling scene under the red lanterns perfectly captures the charm of Okinawa's nightlife! 🌌 Standing at the Y-shaped alley, gazing at the interweaving crowds and lights, these touching moments will become a treasured memory of your trip! 🔥 I plan to visit again in the future to try the sushi and awamori at other stalls! 🍶 Which yatai food are you most looking forward to? Leave a comment and share your Okinawa night market stories! 😍💬

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