HARRY'S Shrimp Truck: Hawaiian-Style Garlic Shrimp

HARRY'S Shrimp Truck (ハリーズ シュリンプ トラック) is a bright yellow food bus that has become an institution on Miyako Island, parked near the west Hennazaki viewpoint. What makes it special is the combination of its signature dish—Hawaiian-style garlic shrimp—and its location, which offers unobstructed views of the 'Miyako Blue' sea from an open-air terrace and lawn.

Guests consistently praise the butter-garlic and spicy shrimp plates. The shrimp are described as plump and perfectly cooked, but the star is the intensely garlicky, buttery sauce designed to soak into the accompanying rice. Service is noted as being fast, even when the truck is busy, with helpful staff managing the car park.

However, some visitors find the dishes very rich, oily, and salty, and the portion of rice can feel modest. As all seating is outdoors, guests are exposed to the sun and heat, and several reviews mention that flies can be a nuisance. Queues are common during peak hours, though they tend to move quickly.

Expect to spend between ¥1,000 and ¥1,999 per person. Reviewers recently paid around ¥1,450–¥1,595 for a butter-garlic shrimp plate, with an optional add-on of Miyako beef costing about ¥550. For the quality of the food and the unique seaside setting, most find it offers good value, though it's not a large, filling meal.

• Getting There: The truck is a 25-minute drive from Miyako Airport. For GPS, it's best to search for "Nishihirabayashi" rather than the street address.
• Reservations: Reservations are not accepted; it is walk-in only. Expect to queue at popular times, but turnover is generally quick.
• Seating: All seating is outdoors on a terrace or lawn area.
• Payment: Credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners), electronic money (including Suica), and QR code payments (including PayPay) are all accepted.
• Good to Know: The shrimp are served shell-on and can be messy; a hand-washing station is available. There is a designated smoking area outside. Parking is available. The venue is very family-friendly and also allows pets.