Recommended bowl: Island vibes

This chilled-out spot is one of just a handful of restaurants on Taketomi-jima, an island so small that most people don't stay longer than one night. It's a super relaxing island vibe here though, and this spot has spacious seating both inside the shop and at a few cozy tables outside. A few signs autographed by celebrities adorn the walls. The soup is a clear pork, chicken and katsuo base, and the soki spareribs are served bone-in. A smooth and easy bowl, similar to others on the surrounding islands. Kakigori shaved ice and fried spam on the menu too.