Kunnato Mozuku Soba Shop

Among the seaweeds produced in Okinawa, mozuku is a popular seaweed enjoyed in households throughout Japan. You may also have seen it used as a side dish, etc., at Japanese restaurants. Here, we will introduce an Okinawa soba restaurant where you can enjoy plenty of mozuku from Okinawa.

Kunnato Mozuku Soba Shop is an Okinawa soba restaurant located in Nanjo City in southern Okinawa. The restaurant's homemade noodles are made of wheat produced in Japan, and mozuku seaweed is kneaded into the noodles creating a smooth texture.

Photo: mozuku soki soba set meal

The mozuku soki soba set meal, which was recommended by the staff of the restaurant, includes mozuku soki soba, mozuku no sunomono (a vinegar-based dish), mozuku rice, mozuku jelly, mozuku tempura, and fresh mozuku. With so many different dishes using mozuku, this set meal truly allows you to enjoy mozuku to the fullest.

Photo 1: mozuku soki soba. Photo 2: mozuku tempura. Photo 3: fresh mozuku. Photo 4: mozuku rice.

Their mozuku tempura is characterized by its crispy batter, which is fried using a special method to achieve the crispy texture.

Moreover, the restaurant offers fresh mozuku seaweed for refills.

Photo: ladies’ set meal.

In addition to the mozuku soki soba set meal, they also offer mozuku vegetable soba set meal, ladies’ set meal, kids’ soba set meal, and other individual menu items, so you can enjoy your favorite mozuku soba according to your preference of the day.

Terrace seating for dining with a view of the ocean

Food is not the only charm of Kunnato. Situated right by the ocean, you can look out at the beautiful view of the sea while enjoying your meal on the terrace. From the terrace seats, you can also see Ojima Island in front of you.