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Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant in Ishigaki, Okinawa
What should I order at Akaishi Shokudō?
What to order
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Soki Soba (Pork Ribs Soba)
Mentioned repeatedly as the best soba with melt-in-the-mouth, juicy, and succulent pork ribs. Many reviewers highlighted the exceptional broth, tender pork, and overall outstanding taste, calling it the best soba in Ishigaki and worth the wait.
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Vegetable Soba (Yasai Soba)
Recommended by multiple reviewers for its delicious combination of Okinawa soba with fried vegetables. Noted as a great choice for vegetable lovers, though it contains pork meat and is not vegetarian.
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Tonkatsu Don
Mentioned as a tasty dish alongside soki soba, enjoyed by groups and praised for its flavor and portion size.
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Yaeyama Soba
Recommended for being cheap, tasty, and served in good portions. Some reviewers enjoyed it with the spicy sauce 'Kusu' and found it very flavorful.
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Pig Cartilage Noodle
Highlighted as super yummy and a must-try dish, appreciated for its unique texture and flavor.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM to 3 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM to 3 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM to 3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Akaishi Shokudō
Akaishi Shokudō is a syokudo and teishoku restaurant in Ishigaki, Okinawa. It is best known for Okinawa soba dishes, especially soki soba, yaeyama soba, and vegetable soba, with reviews repeatedly praising the pork ribs, broth, and noodles. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere, serves dine-in lunch and dinner, and is popular with solo diners, groups, and tourists. Reviewers also consistently mention that the portions are generous and the food is worth the wait.
Amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Cash-only
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Akaishi Shokudō known for?
It is especially known for soki soba, the Okinawa soba topped with braised pork ribs, along with yaeyama soba and vegetable soba. Reviewers repeatedly describe the pork as melt-in-your-mouth and the broth and noodles as excellent, which is why many call it worth the wait.
What dishes are most recommended at Akaishi Shokudō?
The most recommended items are soki soba, vegetable soba, yaeyama soba, and pork cartilage noodles. Reviews also mention katsudon and tonkatsu, with the soki and pork ribs getting the strongest praise for tenderness and flavor.
What is the atmosphere like at Akaishi Shokudō?
The restaurant is described as small, intimate, and casual, with table service and a simple local feel. It suits solo diners, groups, and tourists, and reviewers note that it can get busy enough to form a line.
Is Akaishi Shokudō good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, many reviewers say the portions are big and the value is strong, with one small bowl of soki soba mentioned at 600 yen and larger bowls around 1,100 yen. The listed price range is ¥1–1,000, and the combination of generous servings and low prices is a recurring theme.
When should you visit Akaishi Shokudō?
Reviews say there is usually a wait, and several recommend arriving early because the line can be long. The restaurant is open only from 11am to 3pm, so lunch is the safest time to go if you want to avoid the biggest crowd.
Is parking available at Akaishi Shokudō?
Yes. Free parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Akaishi Shokudō kid-friendly?
Yes, Akaishi Shokudō is good for kids.
