6: Theatrical Okinawan-French Dining

On the small Okinawan island of Kouri, 6 (or Six) offers a highly theatrical dining experience with dramatic views of the sea and the Kouri Bridge. In an intimate 16-seat space, the restaurant serves a long tasting menu that draws heavily on the island's wild herbs and seafood, presented with a flair for the dramatic.

Guests consistently praise the performance aspect of the meal, which begins with a parade of ten to twenty amuse-bouches. Signature dishes include a whole-roasted cauliflower that you carve at the table with a small axe, and creative plates featuring local ingredients like yakōgai (great green turban snail) and mangrove crab. Other highlights often mentioned are the tender, chargrilled local beef or pork, the house-made bread with wild-herb butter, and the extensive pastry spread at the end of the meal. The earlier of the two evening seatings is timed to coincide with the sunset.

The cooking style can be divisive, with a minority of reviewers finding some dishes too experimental or 'grassy'. The portions are substantial, and some guests find the sheer volume of food a challenge. Reviewers in 2024–2026 report the omakase course costs around ¥25,000 (sometimes quoted as ¥27,500 before tax). One bill for three people, including the course and six drinks, came to ¥97,020 (about ¥32,340 per person), while others report a final bill near ¥33,000 with a wine pairing. For travellers who prize creativity and a spectacular setting, it represents good value.

• Booking: Reservations are mandatory and must be made via the OMAKASE website. Seats are strictly limited and book out far in advance.
• Getting There: The restaurant is on Kouri Island, approximately a 2-hour drive from Naha. On-site parking is available for 10 cars.
• Seating Times: There are typically two start times (e.g., 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM). The earlier seating is highly recommended for daylight and sunset views.
• Payment: Major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners) are accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments are not. A service charge (10%) and consumption tax (10%) are added to the bill.
• Age Restriction: Only guests aged 10 and older who can eat the full course meal are permitted.
• Dress Code: A smart casual dress code is appropriate; excessively casual attire like shorts and sandals is discouraged.
• Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.