Location: route 81, a short walk west from Petit-Voyage cafeHours: unknown
We tried to go to Petit Voyage (http://www.okinawahai.com/my_weblog/2008/12/petit-voyage.html) but they were closed in preparation for an evening music event. Hungry, but tired of driving, we walked to this this tiny shopfront and bought a couple bento boxes. The blue doors are only obvious when she is closed, but the shop can be identified by the red kanji and Coca-cola sign. When she is open, there are two old metal and plastic tables out front.
We right away understood why this place is so popular among Okinawan workmen. She sells a large bento with generous portions of either fish or fried meat for only 400Y. This comes with a bowl of soba noodles in a delightful broth. We shared a bento that featured mackerel in miso sauce over rice, a fried fish patty, some greens, and a vermicelli salad, and it was plenty of food for two. The bento, while not spectacular, was better than the ones for sale at Family Mart/Lawsons/Jusco. She conveniently sells jasmine tea and has both drinks and cigarettes vending machines. The tables out front have an ocean view. This makes the cheapest meal with an ocean view we've ever had.
