Food Tour in Okinawa!! DELICIOUS + BIZARRE FOODS Only on This Island!!

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    NAHA, OKINAWA - Okinawa is an island in southern Japan, yet its culture and food are vastly different from what you typically think of as Japanese. Today I’m hanging out with my friend Yuji-San and we’re going to take you on an ultimate Okinawan food tour!
    Thanks to my friend Yuji-San for taking me about Naha: / hotel_manager_jt
    1. MEGURO miso soup stand: goo.gl/maps/rGGLu9RtcAL23eHo9 - We started off for the greatest ever rice ball and craft miso soup. It was a totally new experience and appreciation for miso soup.
    Total price - 2,800 JPY
    2. Tofu Soba at Takaesu Soba: goo.gl/maps/mD4vzTqqHxaJdCSL8 - In Okinawa, soba is totally different from the buckwheat noodles you get in other parts of Japan. Okinawan soba is something nearly everyone eats for lunch and it’s more similar to ramen with wheat noodles and pork ribs. We went to this special place for their tofu soba.
    Total price - 2,770 JPY
    3. Ice snow cones at Fujiya Tomari: goo.gl/maps/Q8SF83Vjq6FoUUwH9 - Another thing you have to try in Okinawa is their snow cones.
    Price - 1,350 JPY for everything
    4. Okinawan Izakaya at Urizun: goo.gl/maps/iwbuKjfUUG1yxNNK7 - In order get a taste of traditional Okinawan food, we went to Urizun. Again, dishes were totally different from anywhere else I’ve bee.
    Price - 9,353 JPY for everything
    5. Goat Sashimi at Nijuban (20th) Goat Restaurant: goo.gl/maps/UwNcUyueA6eVYKBw7 - Finally there was one meal I was not going to leave Okinawa without trying - goat sashimi!
    Price - 3,400 JPY for everything
    Okinawa is a wonderful island to visit with a truly unique food culture. Thank you for watching this Okinawan food tour!
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  • @Laflareup1017
    @Laflareup1017 Рік тому +102

    Dude your videos have gotten me through over a year of depression from grieving. So uplifting and inspiring. You're awesome brotha

    • @TomoTakinoFanClub
      @TomoTakinoFanClub Рік тому +1

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      @robg1358 Рік тому

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      @heatherelizabeth9008 Рік тому +1

      What a great message!

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      @mikepette4422 10 місяців тому +1

      hang in there :)

    • @roido6614
      @roido6614 Місяць тому

      Anything Positive to lift your Soul. Peace Bro!

  • @batulanrq
    @batulanrq Рік тому +175

    I was stationed in Okinawa for two years…the people there are so respectful and the food is great! Miss it so much

    • @Jsrowson
      @Jsrowson Рік тому +17

      I was there too! Camp Kinser, wish I would have explored the area more.😔

    • @hanswerner2946
      @hanswerner2946 Рік тому +6

      Muricans?

    • @Dr.Pepper001
      @Dr.Pepper001 Рік тому +5

      ​@@Jsrowson -- I was at the Futima Marine Corps Air Base for 13 months. Semper Fi.

    • @CoCoFantastique
      @CoCoFantastique Рік тому +3

      I visited someone stationed there. I loved that place.

    • @stuart207
      @stuart207 Рік тому +3

      I didn't know Okinawa was an island, learnt something today 👍

  • @MovementElements
    @MovementElements 2 місяці тому +2

    Visited Meguro Miso today. Delicious, thanks!!

  • @nigelkhan9278
    @nigelkhan9278 Рік тому +55

    I have to return to Okinawa. My favorite duty stationed while I was in the Marine Corps. MCAS Futenma HQHQ, there was a small restaurant just down the hill from MCAS Futenma that had the best Shoba noddles and chicken teriyaki. Shakeys Pizza, Taco rice, Goya Champuru, Teppanyyaki Kobe, Habu Pit and Chicken and Papa. Marc enjoy your Okinawa journey, it is life changing. The Okinawian people are so friendly and kind. They have the best diet in the world and the most people over the age of 100.

    • @victorsijohn4290
      @victorsijohn4290 9 місяців тому +3

      You talking about My House!

    • @098hazuki
      @098hazuki 8 місяців тому +3

      I used to work at habu pit!!!!

    • @nigelkhan9278
      @nigelkhan9278 8 місяців тому +1

      @@098hazuki That is awesome.

    • @telmawyattgamble0819
      @telmawyattgamble0819 8 місяців тому +1

      I miss Okinawa so much! I’m half Okinawan and currently living in America. Everyday I think about Okinawa lol.. can’t wait to go back even if it’s just to visit. 🤩

  • @jun.oshima
    @jun.oshima Рік тому +5

    I love Okinawa soba, and the koregusu condiment(Chilis marinated in Awamori).

  • @FlavorofMind
    @FlavorofMind Рік тому +64

    Mark keeps crushing it, and I keep noticing how much more cinematic these episodes have been getting lately... Totally love the urban/neighborhood shots and feel that give this video some extra life! Awesome.

  • @the_indelible_onion
    @the_indelible_onion Рік тому +6

    Glory to the chefs!

  • @vwbikke263
    @vwbikke263 Рік тому +6

    I'm Okinawan!
    You got a gooood choice!

  • @dazuotv
    @dazuotv Рік тому +3

    Thank you for the very nice video of the Okinawa gourmet tour👍

  • @scottburrow8717
    @scottburrow8717 Рік тому +50

    🇯🇵 Japan is on my bucket list. Just don’t ever think I will get there. But, watching Mark I go so many place. Thanks Mark!!

    • @marcov9808
      @marcov9808 Рік тому +7

      Yes you will just buy your ticket!

    • @HavocXAngel
      @HavocXAngel Рік тому +7

      Don't give up bro you'll definitely get there

    • @chucktz469
      @chucktz469 Рік тому +3

      Never too late! Still have a chance to...

    • @effiepreston5650
      @effiepreston5650 Рік тому +1

      Right.

    • @FirstLast-LastFirst
      @FirstLast-LastFirst Рік тому +4

      I am disabled and thanks to Mark I am traveling the world with him.

  • @JB-xd1fo
    @JB-xd1fo Рік тому +8

    My family has been living in Okinawa for about a year and we have 2 more years left (Military Family). I can tell this! Mark's video hit the nail on the head! Great job!

  • @user-vm2bg7xc4k
    @user-vm2bg7xc4k Рік тому +3

    マーク沖縄にきてくれてありがとう!そろそろ日本の行く場所がなくなってきて沖縄かなと思ってました!笑
    仙台の牛タンも美味しいからいつか来てね!

  • @098hazuki
    @098hazuki 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for visiting my home town🥰

  • @emu_warrior
    @emu_warrior Рік тому +4

    Yuji San was so nice. I love Japanese culture and people, so respectful, polite, meek, and quality service

  • @Romafood
    @Romafood Рік тому +3

    Bravo Mark

  • @YASTravelsEatsWell
    @YASTravelsEatsWell Рік тому +22

    For a small island, Okinawa has a huge amount of interesting dishes. To have a guide is essential! Your stop at the market & the fish lunch on another video was fantastic. This day you certainly visited some other super foodie stops, not the least were the Izikaya & the goat restaurant. Great short tour of Okinawa, Mark. I'm so impressed with Micah, who occupies himself with games & drawing while your wife is filming! He also enjoys some of the food , I guess. You're raising him right!

  • @kollin1023
    @kollin1023 Рік тому +11

    I’m from Okinawa ! Happy to see this video!
    You should Try a place that calls “Dragon” resident people loves this place! They have a Large meals I recommend Gyoza set (side fried rice is amazing) and Sweet and sour chilli fried shrimp it comes with bunch of sids

  • @TheBestFoodieShow
    @TheBestFoodieShow Рік тому +22

    The fact that we get free food & travel videos on UA-cam by Mark is truly a gift. 👍

  • @RaazMartarz
    @RaazMartarz Рік тому +3

    wooooo nice 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @yarapierre2292
    @yarapierre2292 Рік тому +6

    Wow looks delicious!!!

  • @carrerlluna66
    @carrerlluna66 Рік тому +4

    I really enjoyed this video. Great choices. More Japan please!

  • @FlavorofMind
    @FlavorofMind Рік тому +66

    My lord, that miso soup with the grilled rice ball and freshly shaved Bonito 😮 That is an express ticket to heaven right there! I think I just teared up 😂

    • @melaniefisher8823
      @melaniefisher8823 Рік тому +2

      Pretty sure I was squeezing my kleenex as well....

    • @FlavorofMind
      @FlavorofMind Рік тому +2

      @@melaniefisher8823 good to know I am not alone 😅

    • @shawnprime5085
      @shawnprime5085 Рік тому

      ​​@@melaniefisher8823queezing my Kleenex"!!!?

    • @chucktz469
      @chucktz469 Рік тому +1

      The tofu soup did the justice for me. I love the Korean version more due to the spiciness incorporated.

    • @FlavorofMind
      @FlavorofMind Рік тому +1

      @Chuck Tz1983 I can relate to the Korean preference 😅 spice adds that special somethin'...

  • @TheChosenRed
    @TheChosenRed Рік тому +18

    Japanese food is so unique and delicious with the majority of locals so friendly and helpful. Can't wait to return. Another awesome upload Mark 🤤🙌🏽

  • @faustinalin
    @faustinalin Рік тому +6

    How can you maintaining so slim while eating non stop 😂😂😂,now you make me want to go to Okinawa ! Thanks for sharing.

    • @hollysweetland297
      @hollysweetland297 Рік тому

      This sounds cruel, but if he were my husband I would worry about worms etc from all the street cauldrons of boiling intestines in dirty rooms with no running water

  • @selinaBARMAR2565
    @selinaBARMAR2565 Рік тому +3

    Okinawa! My son spent about two years there. I love the idea of such diversity with miso soup. I have always enjoyed miso.

  • @phacrissgaming
    @phacrissgaming Рік тому +3

    to everyone, pls keep pushing in life and never give up. can't wait to see you successful one day and May God Bless You! 🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @HFC786
    @HFC786 Рік тому +24

    10,000,000 Subscribers before July!

  • @score2high
    @score2high Рік тому +15

    Mahalo for explaining the difference between mainland Japan and Okinawan food. People don't realize that Okinawa was once it's own country with their own language, too. BTW, you must have been influenced by your mother and/or grandmother by calling it shave ice!

  • @christal.haitai
    @christal.haitai Рік тому +3

    That is awesome you came here! I am the only UA-camr in Okinawa when it comes to all things 'Longevity Island'. Did you know its the land of immortals? And their food is a partial reason as to why! (but not the only reason). I wish I could have shown you my favorite traditional Okinawan food spots!

  • @MovieCollectionChannel
    @MovieCollectionChannel Рік тому +4

    Love your content Bro!

  • @kojikido477
    @kojikido477 Рік тому +1

    沖縄に来たんですね。
    どれも沖縄のソウルフードで美味しいです。しかもヘルシーです。

  • @daniellepeters3454
    @daniellepeters3454 Рік тому +7

    OH, how I wish I could have been on this adventure!! Fantastic!!

  • @raymalinowski3306
    @raymalinowski3306 Рік тому +2

    Great to see you come visit Okinawa. I have been here for over 19 years, awesome place!

  • @melaniefisher8823
    @melaniefisher8823 Рік тому +14

    Mark, you are SOOOO good at explaining everything and the history and reasoning...I enjoy your videos SO MUCH!!!

  • @AseemaAjay
    @AseemaAjay Рік тому +2

    I must commend you Mark. I have never heard someone speak so fluently about food. You always have the right words and you seem to improve your vocabulary with every video. I particularly enjoyed this video because of how you described each taste experience, felt like I was tasting the food with you.
    Thank you 🙌🏾

  • @Shichman
    @Shichman Рік тому +3

    I loved this one, food looked great! And interesting!

  • @mikepette4422
    @mikepette4422 Рік тому +2

    wow that riceball soup is crazy. it looks amazing and made with such skill

  • @khmeraottom
    @khmeraottom Рік тому +2

    look the food was absolutely fresh😍

  • @davidbain3098
    @davidbain3098 Рік тому +1

    I've watched you for some time now and it is impressive that you make sure that you take your family with you where ever you travel to.

  • @christinestclair3131
    @christinestclair3131 Рік тому +2

    I have been waiting for you to visit Okinawa! So excited to see the foods I grew up eating.

  • @gcon81109
    @gcon81109 Рік тому +3

    FINALLY!!!! I’ve been living here for 4 1/2 years and my kids and I have said for 4 1/2 years when will Mark Wens come to this amazing island!!!! I knew it would happen one day ❤!!!! I am soooo happy 😃.

  • @afifchoirul
    @afifchoirul Рік тому +1

    3:17 watching mark chanel for hundred years, this is the first time i see ying recording mark

  • @val943
    @val943 Рік тому

    Love your content Mark! It's cheerful and we always want to come back to your channel to see more :)
    No idea how you manage to keep doing those videos with only your wife filming or you filming yourself! Respect!!

  • @TheHeavenlydelight
    @TheHeavenlydelight Рік тому +11

    I wish I am Micah's sibling so I can tag along with Mark's food tour hahahaha

  • @Kaielletiana
    @Kaielletiana Рік тому +1

    Love your videos!

  • @antoniavene7354
    @antoniavene7354 Рік тому +3

    It look delicious I wish I could try it
    Great job as always I watch your videos every I’m sure I’ve watched each of your videos 50 times over always enjoy them

  • @mikichilcutt
    @mikichilcutt Рік тому +1

    I can see Yuji is a hipster and the miso soup place takes the cake of the hipster kingdom. I loved when you two bit into Yakionigiri, both of you made a noise only when people eat something so good yet simple.

  • @myidolisidle
    @myidolisidle Рік тому +1

    Hope to visit one day...!

  • @tsheringsherpa1244
    @tsheringsherpa1244 Рік тому +5

    Delicious 😋

  • @stuart207
    @stuart207 Рік тому +2

    I currently really appreciate red or dark Miso with salad and maybe an egg thrown in. So simple yet so tasty.

  • @Chris-vf5fe
    @Chris-vf5fe Рік тому +3

    Amazing!!!

  • @TheEagleslover
    @TheEagleslover Рік тому +4

    I am slowly adding more Japanese food into my diet. I love the culture and the food is amazing.

  • @victoriacollado7245
    @victoriacollado7245 Рік тому

    Just love watching your videos, the places you go, the people you meet and the different foods around the world! Keep up the amazing videos!

  • @AussieAngeS
    @AussieAngeS Рік тому +2

    So awesome Mark! What a great experience foe you, the ramen with that clear broth looked like heaven in a plate.

  • @2Wheels_NYC
    @2Wheels_NYC Рік тому +2

    Awesome Mark! My buddy is retired US Military formally stationed there, except he loved it so much, he never left Okinawa. It's on my bucket list to visit, especially because he keeps busting my chops about it!

    • @kristinalopz1623
      @kristinalopz1623 Рік тому +1

      Dive-in you only live once. I dare you go for it

  • @brandyslist
    @brandyslist Рік тому +2

    I miss Okinawa. We lived there for 3 years, and we enjoy every moment living there!

    • @aprild304
      @aprild304 Рік тому

      You took the words right out of my mouth. My dad was stationed in Okinawa Japan. We lived there for 3 years. I miss it so much!!

  • @b42baritone
    @b42baritone 8 місяців тому +1

    I was station at Kadena Air Base from 72 -75. It got me to love all Japanese food. The Okinawa food was the best. I would love to go back again.

  • @monique_jones
    @monique_jones Рік тому +1

    I just ate, but these dishes always make my mouth water!!!!!!! 😢😂😂😂😂

  • @FOCUSonASIA13
    @FOCUSonASIA13 Рік тому +2

    Dude, everyone from mainland Japan and foreigners visiting Okinawa that you got to have Taco Rice! The place to have it is Charlies Tacos since like 1956 , plus their tacos are unique and delicious. Lived previously on Okinawa a total of 9.5 years. May be heading there for a visit in June

  • @mizueeats5415
    @mizueeats5415 Рік тому +7

    So mouthwatering delicious food I'm craving

  • @chucktz469
    @chucktz469 Рік тому +4

    Incredible! Wow the tofu from Japan is so buttery & delightful it literally just melts in your mouth instantly when consuming. I has been fortunate to experience the Korean version as well and find it more of my liking because of the spicy kick it contains each bite. Either one is desirable & satisfying. Thanks again & again Mark for the great substance you never tend to miss provide us foodies. 🍜🍚🍸 Cheers!

  • @jimowen1262
    @jimowen1262 Рік тому +1

    Great Bowles

  • @AmitKumar-gj3kp
    @AmitKumar-gj3kp Рік тому +2

    I love watching your videos sir.

  • @frankcasarelli9140
    @frankcasarelli9140 Рік тому

    Almost at the 10 mil mark!!!! I started following you when you had about 2 mil yay!!!!

  • @theredrex2005
    @theredrex2005 Рік тому +1

    That's a different miso soup then the one I had. My oldest son that passed he learned to make rice balls came out real good

  • @nba4fun42
    @nba4fun42 Рік тому +3

    I am from Greece and i love Japan

  • @awesomeadamfrom2099
    @awesomeadamfrom2099 Рік тому +3

    Awesome job mark with food vlog

  • @DapurBiru
    @DapurBiru Рік тому +3

    I LOVE JAPAN!

  • @antoinetravelingaventure2043

    Good job Mark ! Another great video !

  • @kiddoboy84
    @kiddoboy84 Рік тому +6

    definitely inspire me to visit okinawa! I've been to Japan 8 times, but I always forget to visit Okinawa :S ..the food looks amazing!!

  • @bandheadhbcu
    @bandheadhbcu Рік тому +3

    Can't wait to visit Japan one day so I can try the original ramen recipes and explore their beautiful country. Thanks for sharing.

  • @SOUTHSIDESUPERSTAR
    @SOUTHSIDESUPERSTAR Рік тому

    This what I was waiting on for you to visit. Love this place my hometown

  • @tana2953
    @tana2953 Рік тому +1

    Mr. Mark is eating the local food of the island we live in!
    I'm so happy♪
    Goya Champuru is rich in vitamins and has an effect to prevent summer fatigue in hot Okinawa!

  • @nonodaclown9033
    @nonodaclown9033 Рік тому +1

    You keep saying the food is simple but i cant produce the same product its more of an art than simple such amazing chefs

  • @ritchieb1612
    @ritchieb1612 Рік тому +1

    Another great video 😋

  • @anthonyboey3210
    @anthonyboey3210 Рік тому +1

    This video is awesome. The miso soup look so good, and the charred crispy rice ball looks really delicious. Great for a light snack in the afternoon or even as a supper meal if you want to go light on the food.

  • @frankiefernandez9225
    @frankiefernandez9225 Рік тому +2

    Okinawa 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 Good Food 😋😋😋

  • @ejazahmed6773
    @ejazahmed6773 Рік тому +1

    You have definitely changed your editor for your videos and that is so very evident from your recent videos. 🙂

  • @jili8680
    @jili8680 Рік тому +1

    Wow this is amazing

  • @TKDJK
    @TKDJK Рік тому

    Truly amazing 30 minutes GOURMET adventure♥♥♥

  • @snook354
    @snook354 Рік тому +1

    Food eye popping good

  • @judymia
    @judymia Рік тому +1

    The centaurian study found that the diet high in fish (omega-3), vegetables, and rice were beneficial, but it the social factor of community support and friendships within, helped keep people happy and healthy into their twilight years

  • @leigh459
    @leigh459 Рік тому

    Awesome video. The food looks amazing.

  • @liasueyoshi
    @liasueyoshi Рік тому +1

    my family is from okinawa but i’ve never been, this makes me want to visit it more !

  • @kuyagbchannel
    @kuyagbchannel Рік тому +3

    so amazing food..i love the noodles so much, taste really different and unique and so flavorful..

  • @alhagiebojang6426
    @alhagiebojang6426 9 місяців тому

    Mark brought back my nostalgia. I missed Okinawa and OIC. Great environment, great people, great food!

  • @IzzatulAmira
    @IzzatulAmira Рік тому +1

    hungry in the middle of 🌙 is ughhh aaaaaaa I want it

  • @gwen8859
    @gwen8859 Рік тому +2

    I like Mark I’ve never seen someone genuinely enjoy food like him and explain why. OH WOW!Course what he doesn’t like he excludes but I like when he makes videos of directed at that!😅

  • @robertawheatley6896
    @robertawheatley6896 9 місяців тому

    It's so nice how your wife supports you and helps with your videos. You have a beautiful family; your son is growing so nicely!

  • @stuartcraigan7287
    @stuartcraigan7287 Рік тому +2

    Okinawa food looks healthy 😋

  • @jonathankessels3534
    @jonathankessels3534 7 місяців тому

    Currently stationed in Okinawa can’t wait to try all these!

  • @farouqomaro598
    @farouqomaro598 Рік тому +1

    The way you ate those noodles made me hungry.

  • @luisbocanegra6669
    @luisbocanegra6669 Рік тому

    I’ve been waiting for this video! Currently still living here lol and have been for 6 years!

  • @kayomichael
    @kayomichael 6 місяців тому

    Born and raised on Okinawa. Haven’t been back in 20 years. Thanks for bringing back the memories!

  • @BenTunes74
    @BenTunes74 Рік тому

    Ying and Marks young child how lucky is he? wow!

  • @gz2927
    @gz2927 4 місяці тому

    I’m going to Okinawa this week and I’m so excited about the food 🤤

  • @andremachado6453
    @andremachado6453 Рік тому

    Beans with ice cream is new for me
    Never seen that before

  • @marythomas2646
    @marythomas2646 Рік тому +1

    I want a rice ball! Looks so delicious!

  • @brandyslist
    @brandyslist Рік тому +2

    One of my favorite Okinawa cuisine is goat sashimi! I know it’s interesting idea, but I love it! This video makes me miss okinawa so much!

  • @andrewkamau4114
    @andrewkamau4114 Рік тому +1

    Mark, always love your content. I actually live in Okinawa right now! If you're still around the island and want to try some strange foods with a far less traveled American let me know.