Mie

Okinawa is known the world over to be a paradise with its blue seas and palm trees. In the capital city of the region, a traditional, high-end restaurant is hard to find amidst the casual, Westernized eateries. Some might even say that the original Okinawan culture is almost gone here. Mie holds the fort for the traditional roots of this city. Full of tatami rooms, with some Western-style ones, this Japanese restaurant maintains the essence of original Japanese formality and traditional fine dining. The food served here is exclusive to Okinawan culture, particularly Okinawan royal cuisine, and prepared using only ingredients harvested and sourced from Okinawa itself. Mie offers three types of courses, each consisting of different dishes that present Okinawa in its truest light. The pork slices coated in black sesame that are included in these courses are quite impressive — tender meat and flavor which is exemplary of the Okinawan taste. Finish off your meal at Mie with Okinawan shochu that perfectly complements the course meal. Mie will definitely change your perceptions of this summer paradise city with a solid taste of its rich cultural past.