Tabelog ratingTsumande Nomeru Miyako Parlor Haisai! (ツマンデ呑める みやこパーラー ハイサイ!) is a modern izakaya in Miyakojima that has earned a spot in the Tabelog 100 list for its creative take on Okinawan cuisine. The menu is built around the island's bounty, transforming local seafood and produce into inventive small plates with stylish presentation.
Guests consistently praise the ingredient-focused cooking. Popular dishes include the assorted appetizer plate (前菜盛り), which showcases seasonal island produce, and the clay-pot rice (土鍋ジューシー) with tender braised island pork (rafu-te). The katsuo (bonito) with a savory "fisherman's sauce" (カツオヲ漁師だれデ) and the crunchy fritter of asa seaweed and corn (アーサーととうもろこしのかき揚げ) are also frequently recommended. A unique highlight is the sugarcane sour (さとうきびサワー), where guests press fresh sugarcane at the table. Many visitors appreciate the lively atmosphere and the helpful staff, with several non-Japanese reviewers noting that staff explained the dishes in good English.
However, some diners report issues. There are repeated accounts of reservation problems, including lost bookings and last-minute cancellations. A number of guests have also mentioned occasional slow service and brusque staff interactions, with some finding the manager's tone in the open kitchen to be harsh. A few international visitors felt unwelcome.
Dinner typically costs between ¥4,000 and ¥4,999 per person. Reviewers recently paid around ¥1,850 for a five-kind appetizer plate, ¥1,380 for the island pork clay-pot rice, and ¥950 for the katsuo dish. Most diners feel the restaurant offers strong value for the quality and creativity of the food, though a minority found it didn't live up to the hype.
- Reservations: Reservations are strongly recommended as the restaurant is popular and frequently books out. A two-hour seating limit may apply.
- Getting There: The restaurant is located in Hirara on Shimomoto Street, next to the Okinawa Bank.
- Payment: Payment is by credit card (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners) or PayPay. Other forms of electronic money are not accepted. A seating charge of ¥400 per person applies.
- Seating: There are 47 seats, including counter and sunken seating areas. There are no private rooms.
- Children: Children, including babies, are welcome. When booking, please provide the number and ages of any children.
- Parking & Smoking: No parking is available; please use a nearby paid car park. The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Notes: The clay-pot rice dishes take time to prepare, so it's best to order them early.
