It’s truly unfortunate that Tenharu closed its doors in 2024. It was an incredibly popular spot, but I hear they had to shut down due to various circumstances. There was a huge line on its last day. As a fan, I hope it will reopen somewhere on Miyakojima Island someday.
I’m saving this article as a record of my trip to Miyakojima.
Nmya~chi! Tuna (@miyakojimalife_) (^^)
When it comes to noodles on Miyakojima, it’s got to be Miyako Soba!
Something like this, right?
It’s a flavor loved by both tourists and locals alike.
In the past, Miyako soba had toppings hidden beneath the noodles, but these days, it’s common to see them served on top.
I’ve loved Miyako soba since I was a kid, and there were quite a few days when I ate it for all three meals (even now
I love Miyako soba so much that when I was in college, my mom would make it for me every day whenever I went home to visit (*´∀｀*)
However, after being back on the island for a while, there’s something I suddenly get an irresistible craving for.
Right
Ramen‼
When I was a kid, ramen meant instant noodles.
That’s what I used to think, but it wasn’t until I moved to the city that I discovered how truly delicious ramen really is.
“Seafood,” “pork bone,” “chicken bone”—the flavors created from these various broths are unforgettable…
When I get back to Miyako, I’ll be able to eat as much of my favorite Miyako soba as I want, but I might not be able to enjoy delicious ramen anymore…
Just as I was thinking that, a friend told me, “A great ramen shop has opened,” so I decided to check it out.
This is a great recommendation even for tourists staying on the island for an extended period who just feel like having some ramen for a little change of pace♪
A splendid storefront
First, take a look at the splendid storefront.
It really gives off a delicious vibe.
It faces the main street, and its sign is large and eye-catching.
This is what it looks like from the front
I wasn’t able to take any photos inside the store this time because it was so crowded.
It’s a shop that’s always crowded with customers whenever I pass by.
Made with 100% pork bones from Okinawa Prefecture
What’s truly impressive about this shop is this:
We use only pork bones produced in Okinawa Prefecture.
As a local, I’m happy about this, and I’m sure tourists are too.
Our family loves to travel, and we visit all sorts of places, but
After all, I want to try the local cuisine.
I want to try the local specialties
There’s a special charm to foods you can only eat there.
From among all these carefully crafted tonkotsu soups, we’ve selected three varieties for this article.
① Black Aguu Pork Ramen
It certainly looks appetizing.
The eggs were also runny.
It has a rich flavor, but it’s actually quite light and delicious.
By the way, “Agū” refers to a native Ryukyu breed of pig—a little piggy that’s completely black all over (￣(00)￣) Oink~
The price is 1,280 yen.
② Tenpei Gochiso Kuro Tonkotsu
This is lighter in flavor than the Aguu pork we mentioned earlier.
Personally, I’m not a fan of Jiro-style ramen with lots of back fat, so I really like this one.
The price is 900 yen.
③ Chibikko Ramen
It’s helpful that they have a kids’ menu.
Kids especially love noodle dishes like ramen, udon, and soba, don’t they?
It even comes with a marinated egg, and the price is a whopping200 yen
They’ll even add “toys” for you.
It’s cheaper than Happy 〇tt.
There are two types of soup: red and black.
Every menu item is available in both red tonkotsu and black tonkotsu varieties.
Red Tonkotsu is a spicy soup made with doubanjiang.
It seems to be popular mainly among women.
The black tonkotsu soup is flavored with four types of aromatic vegetables, including garlic, and appears to be particularly popular among men.
Brown sugar from Tarama IslandUse
What caught my eye while looking at the menu was
The text reads, “We use brown sugar from Tarama Island in our red tonkotsu soup.”
You can really sense the attention to detail here, too.
Tarama Island is a remote island off the coast of Miyako Island.
You can get there by boat or plane; the island is famous for its sugarcane and brown sugar.
“Okinawa Brown Sugar”The brand name “—” may only be used for products produced on the seven islands of Okinawa.
Among these, the brown sugar from Tarama Island is said to be by far the sweetest.
I really appreciate that this ramen shop on Miyakojima Island uses brown sugar from Tarama.
100% locally produced pork bonesIn addition,Taramajima Brown SugarThat’s really impressive.
A Wonderful Place
Now, here’s a truly spectacular spot.
One of the main streets on Miyakojima Island is called the Shirobe Line.
If you drive along this road from Taira Port toward Higashi-Hennazaki, you’ll find it on your left.
It’s located near Best Denki, but because the road has four lanes, you’ll need to make a U-turn if you’re coming from the Shirobe direction.
Tensei Parking Lot
The parking lot is located behind the store.
The parking lot is spacious, so I don’t think you’ll have any trouble finding a spot (^^)
I hope this article helps someone discover something delicious♪
Thank you for watching until the end*ᴗ ᴗ)⁾⁾
