CONTRIBUTED BY SHELL BURGER

Shakey's l Okinawa Hai!

I kept hearing from friends about Shakey’s, a pizza buffet that offers a variety of strange pizzas and curry. With this kind of combination, I knew the place had to be a hit. Since several of us from the office had never been, we decided to take an adventure to the new location within the Plaza House Center outside Kadena gate 2 (and very close to Camp Foster’s Plaza Housing). There is also a location within Navel Kadena just outside gate 1.

The place was easy to locate within the shopping center; it’s just inside the first floor entrance on the right-hand side. The atmosphere was very comfortable and pub-like, but was also welcoming to children.

Shakey's l Okinawa Hai!

We paid prior to being seated; for the lunch buffet the cost was 980 yen for adults. They also offered a salad plate option in addition to the buffet that would have been an additional 300 yen. The add-on allowed you one trip to the salad bar. Since I was mainly going to try the pizza, I did not feel the need for a salad as well. My waistline probably disagreed, but I won out.

The buffet offered a variety of pizzas that change often. While we were there, they had mushroom, corn, taco, bacon and potato, peppers and pepperoni, seafood, veggie, sausage, and cheese.

Shakey's l Okinawa Hai!

Shakey's l Okinawa Hai!Each pizza I tried was delicious and the variety of options made the meal even more enjoyable. I did also discover, if you want a particular type of pizza all you have to do is ask. They will make it special for you, whether it is just a slice or a whole pizza.

They have a menu board just next to the buffet you can place your order from. 

Or if you have time to kill just hang around a little longer and more delicious and unique creations will arrive on the buffet.

Shakey's l Okinawa Hai!

Shakey's l Okinawa Hai!

In addition to all the pizzas, they had three pasta dishes available (pesto, seafood, and tomato), fried potatoes, curry (mild and hot), soup, and drinks.

Shakey's l Okinawa Hai!

There was also a cinnamon roll-like pastry for dessert. I could only eat a bite of mine, but it was delicious and a great way to end the meal. After trying everything I wanted to, I left feeling very full and satisfied. I would definitely go back and bring my family with me. I think my two-year-old would love it. If you are looking for a place that offers a variety of options for everyone without breaking the bank, and want some really tasty and unique pizza, you should try Shakey’s. 

Phone: 098-989-0105 (Plaza House Shopping Center); 098-957-2188 (Navel Kadena)

Payment: Yen, dollars, and credit

Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. 

Directions: To Plaza House Shopping Center Shakey’s – From Kadena Gate 2, turn right onto 329. Go Straight. Plaza House Shopping Center will be on your left side.  To Navel Kadena Shakey’s: From Kadena Gate 1, turn right onto 58. You will pass Kadena Marina on the left. A sign for Navel Kadena Shopping Center will be on your left side.  (Note: map pin shows Plaza House Shopping Center location.)

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  1. **UPDATE** Directions: To Plaza House Shopping Center Shakey’s – From Kadena Gate 2, turn right onto the 330 NOT the 329. Go Straight. Plaza House Shopping Center will be on your left side. & They do take card.