Nakayukui Shoten | A Popular Miyakojima Shop Known for Its Red Sweet Potato “Sata Panbin”

Nmya~chi tuna(@miyakojimalife_) (*’▽’)

This might come out of the blue, but have you ever heard of “Satapanbin”?

I imagine a lot of people are thinking, “What on earth is that?”

I think many people would understand if we just changed the way we refer to it.

Sata Andagi!

I’m sure many people thought, “Oh, is that it?!”

That is

Even on Miyakojima, people will understand if you say “sata andagi,” but

It makes me happy when tourists call me “Satapanbin” (*´▽｀*)

By the way“Sata” means sugar, and “panbin” means tempura..

Today, from among the many panbin restaurants on Miyakojima Island,

Here is an introduction to “Nakayukui Shoten,” a popular shop on Irabu Island.

I hope this serves as a helpful reference for your trip to Miyakojima! ♪

naSatapanbin at Kayukui Shop

You can’t get started without seeing the real thing first, right?

This is the “Satapanbin” from Nakayukui Shoten.

It just doesn’t look very photogenic…

Satapanbin looks like a round, brown, charred lump, so

It really doesn’t look good in photos (￣▽￣;)

The food is delicious, though…

How We Differ from Other “Sata Panbin” Shops

There are many great panbin restaurants on Miyakojima, but

I think the biggest difference is, without a doubt, the interior.

Sata panbin, made with ingredients such as red sweet potatoes, has been around for a long time, but

The fluffy texture inside was a completely new experience for me!

I thought the texture—crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside—was something new.

It tastes a bit like a steamed cake.

paDoes the daily special menu change every day?

When a friend visited there previously, it seems they had vegetable tempura and other items as well, but

On this day, there were only two types of panbin, which were the main dishes.

It seems you can add Blue Seal ice cream as a topping to the red sweet potato panbin.

This time, I had the regular version♪

The fish tempura is a bit pricey.

From a Miyako local’s perspective, I felt that the fish tempura was a little on the pricey side.

At other panbin shops, they usually cost around 40 yen each, so this is twice the price.

I think this is mainly for tourists, so…

I get the impression that this area has managed to carve out its own niche distinct from other stores.

I remember that when I was a kid, a single piece of fish tempura cost around 20 to 30 yen.

I wonder how they manage to turn a profit…

Since it’s only around 40 yen, that’s way too cheap, so

To be honest, I think it’s pretty normal for it to cost around 80 yen ( ˙▿˙ ; )

naKayukui Store’s Business Hours

Nakayukui Shoten’s business hours are divided into morning and afternoon sessions.

However,Closed due to sold-out inventoryThere are also

It’s best to go a little earlier than the middle of the business hours.

Long lines even on a rainy weekday during the rainy season

Nakayuki Shoten is always bustling with customers, no matter when you visit.

It’s especially amazing during Golden Week and summer, when the number of tourists increases.

In that caseA rainy weekday during the rainy seasonI went there thinking it would probably be less crowded, but

There was a line (¯∇¯٥)

There’s also a sign that says, “Sorry if we’re sold out.”

Even though there’s a line, it’s takeout only, so it doesn’t take very long.

Since almost no one from Miyako is willing to wait in line to eat there,

Everyone else there was a tourist…

While you wait, take a moment to admire the plants next to the store—it’s quite soothing.

Directions to Nakayukui Shoten

Regarding access to Nakayukui Shoten:

It is located on Irabu Island, accessible via the Irabu Bridge from Miyakojima.

Since it’s close to Miyako-Shimojishima Airport, if you’re flying with Skymark or Jetstar,

I think it’s a good idea to stop by on your way there or back♪

Please note, however, that there are two airports on Miyakojima.

I’ve written about this in past posts, so please be sure to check them out.

Two Airports on Miyakojima?! A Local Explains the Differences Between Miyako Airport and Shimojishima Airport

There is a spacious parking lot next to the store.

I hope this article helps someone discover something delicious (*’▽’)

Thank you so much for reading all the way to the end! (っ_ _)っ