I'm in Okinawa on vacation and I want to have a drink, but drinking in my hotel room feels uninteresting. However, I can't find a suitable bar.

In such cases, why not take inspiration from the restaurants and bars that Okinawan locals usually frequent?

Looking for a place to go on a day when you feel like getting a little tipsy?
Please check out our drinking Instagram.

Today's drinking post on Instagram is from "Aoshima Shokudo".

Hi there, I'm an office worker living in Naha. Although the rainy season has started, it's been sunny in Okinawa and it's really hot! I'm already in a summer mood!

Tonight, I went to "Qingdao Shokudo," a Taiwanese restaurant in Makishi, Naha City. Located across from the Kokusai Street Yatai Village, it has a retro appearance marked by a yellow sign.
The shop has a dimly lit interior, and its appearance might make you hesitate to enter if it's your first time, but it's actually a popular hidden gem loved by young women.

Furthermore, it was featured on a certain TV program as a "dirty but delicious restaurant," and its popularity is said to be nationwide.
While the interior isn't exactly pristine, it's a small shop with five table seats and five counter seats that exudes a unique atmosphere.

Let's toast with Orion beer (500 yen) right away!
The ice-cold Orion beer was so refreshing on my overheated body. Before I knew it, the food I'd ordered arrived.

When you think of Qingdao Shokudo, you think of their boiled dumplings (10 pieces for 550 yen)! Needless to say, these dumplings, with their chewy, springy wrappers and juicy filling, are a perfect match for beer.

Next up are spring rolls (400 yen) and braised pork rice (250 yen). When you bite into the crispy fried spring roll, the hot, gooey filling bursts out (be careful not to burn yourself!).

The braised pork rice had a strong star anise flavor, and it was so delicious that I wanted to gobble down the rice and eat it all in one go.
I enjoyed everything!

★Sample Menu (as of May 2018)
Boiled dumplings ¥550
Shrimp in chili sauce ¥800
Century egg tofu ¥300
Orion Beer (bottle) ¥500

★Average budget: ¥2,000 per person

Qingdao Restaurant
3-9-9 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
* Across from Kokusai Street Yatai Village
098-868-6090
Hours: 18: 00 ~ 24: 00
Closed: Sunday

Shizuka, an office lady in Naha

Hi there! I'm Shizuka, an office worker in Naha, Okinawa, born, raised, and working in Okinawa. My favorite drink is beer. I also love ramen!

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