Ukishima Garden
A serene vegan sanctuary near Kokusai Dori, offering organic, locally sourced dishes with a tranquil garden setting and welcoming service.
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Ukishima Garden
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Must-see attractions
A serene vegan sanctuary near Kokusai Dori, offering organic, locally sourced dishes with a tranquil garden setting and welcoming service.
"Amazing food, cozy ambiance, and top-notch service! A perfect spot for a relaxed meal."
Post-Sightseeing Lunch Spot
Ideal for lunch after visiting Shuri-jō for a relaxing meal in a picturesque garden setting.
Portion Size Awareness
Portions are on the smaller side, but the high-quality, organic ingredients are worth the price.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Organic Vegan
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+81 98-943-2100
Address
2 Chome-12-3 Matsuo, Naha, Okinawa 900-0014, Japan
Website
ukishima-garden.com/okinawa/Highlights
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Serene Garden Ambiance
Escape to a peaceful oasis with incense, jazz music, and lush greenery. Perfect for a tranquil dining experience.
Unique Vegan Delicacies
Savor creative vegan dishes made from locally sourced organic ingredients, including millet hamburg steak and fried fish of potato.
Friendly, Multilingual Staff
Experience warm hospitality from staff fluent in Japanese, English, and even Mandarin, ensuring a welcoming visit for all.
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Post-Sightseeing Lunch Spot
Ideal for lunch after visiting Shuri-jō for a relaxing meal in a picturesque garden setting.
Portion Size Awareness
Portions are on the smaller side, but the high-quality, organic ingredients are worth the price.
Reservations Recommended
Consider booking ahead for peak hours to secure seating on level 2 or a table in the sunny garden.
Credit Card Payment Info
Credit cards accepted for purchases over 3,000 yen. Parking may be limited nearby.
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Post-Sightseeing Lunch Spot
Ideal for lunch after visiting Shuri-jō for a relaxing meal in a picturesque garden setting.
Portion Size Awareness
Portions are on the smaller side, but the high-quality, organic ingredients are worth the price.
Reservations Recommended
Consider booking ahead for peak hours to secure seating on level 2 or a table in the sunny garden.
Credit Card Payment Info
Credit cards accepted for purchases over 3,000 yen. Parking may be limited nearby.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Ukishima Garden is highly praised for its delicious and creative vegan cuisine, utilizing fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients. Diners also rave about the serene garden ambiance and the exceptionally friendly, multilingual staff. While portions may be smaller and prices slightly higher than average for Okinawa, the quality and unique flavors make it a highly recommended dining experience.
"Enjoyed my meal at Ukishima Garden. Ordered a burger, fish and chips side, and gyozas. The burger patty and bun was delicious. The fish was superb with the tartar sauce, which was really tasty. Gyozas were so good as well. The portions are very small, I could have easily had one more dish. Food is a little pricey for the portion size. So be prepared for that. For me it's not a problem because in the US we are paying even more for that.
There was maybe one other person people in there, and food took quite a long time. Other than that waitress was super nice and accommodating. The environment is also very nice. They sell a lot of vegan products amongst other items."
Holden Lai
"Beautiful quaint restaurant in Okinawa.
The food is amazing as is the service of the staff who are so so lovely.
Both speak Japanese, and English.
Menus are in both Japanese and English.
I sat outside in the garden area, very peaceful.
Incense burning, chilled jazz music and gorgeous sunshine.
I tried the burger combo, 2/3 small burgers with a salad. All very delicious, and especially knowing it’s all ethnically sourced food.
The detox cola is also very delicious.
I’d love to come back again soon."
Stuart Harper
"We were not too sure what to expect in a Japanese vegan cafe. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality and taste of the food. The ginger ale has fresh ginger taste that was refreshing. The fried fish of potato and cassava were amazing too. Recommend this for those who wants a slightly different Japanese cuisine.
Plus the cafe’s wood base deco is lovely. We sat upstairs and it was nice."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ukishima Garden is unique for its serene garden setting, its focus on locally sourced organic vegan ingredients, and its friendly, multilingual staff.
Yes, many reviews mention that even non-vegans enjoy the food, finding it healthy and very tasty, with unique flavors.
Credit cards are accepted for payments over 3,000 yen.
Parking may be limited in the area, but there are nearby coin parking options.
The restaurant has seating on the first floor with tables and a second floor with tatami rooms. The garden seating is also popular.
Popular unique items include the millet hamburg steak, fried fish made from potato and cassava, and the vegan taco rice.
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