Tag: Kadena

Giorgio’s Custom Made, Perfectly Fitted Suits CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. Conveniently located on Gate 2 Street is another experienced tailor. A father and son run company,...

We will be publishing base reviews of all US Military Installations on Okinawa over the next few months. Many thanks to Anthony for taking on...

Editor's Note: Newport Sushi was originally reviewed on Okinawa Hai on March 23, 2001; you can read a PDF copy of that original review HERE. The post...

Okinawa White Dental Clinic CONTRIBUTED BY MURIEL COLLINS I am one of those mutant breeds of people that actually likes going to the dentist. My appreciation...

Bombay Tailors CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A.   Awhile back, my husband had a shirt made at Bombay Tailors, an iconic shop on “Gate 2 Street” just outside...

Editor's Note: In July 2015 we were informed that Toyo hanten had closed. In April 2016 we received word that it has reopened in...

CONTRIBUTED BY MARISSA MATSUZAKI While soba dishes are served all over Japan, Okinawa Soba is a unique regional version made with wheat flour instead of buckwheat....

CONTRIBUTED BY LACEY SOILEAU Married to a Cajun man and having lived in Louisiana for several years, I'd like to think I know what good Louisiana...

CONTRIBUTED BY THE WANDERING WAFFLE HEADS Ever wondered what a real crabby patty would be like? No, we're not talking about those burgers made of...

CONTRIBUTED BY SHANNON R. While driving aimlessly though the winding streets of Okinawa, we stumbled upon this awesome little café. There is a park directly...

CONTRIBUTED BY KACEY A. Guys! I found a really awesome coffee shop that you need to check out! It was just opened on June 22nd...

CONTRIBUTED BY: LAURA SNELL I discovered this gem thanks to a referral from a friend. Mimi is like a miracle worker. For your first appointment...

CONTRIBUTED BY: LAURA PITA My girlfriends and I had lunch at this little Cafe a few weeks ago and the food was so delicious I...

CONTRIBUTED BY SHANNON R. If you haven’t checked out the Green River Café, you are missing out on delicious food and live entertainment. It opened...

CONTRIBUTED BY BRANDI JAKUBOWICZ I am a person who likes dessert. I am also a person that is very picky about the desserts that I...

Editor's Note: An article about Eagle hardware was originally published on Okinawa Hai on January 20, 2008; you can read a PDF copy of that original review HERE. The...

Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...

Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...

Living overseas has its challenges, and a commonly agreed upon one is finding that perfect place to live. To help those of us who...

CONTRIBUTED BY EMILY BUREK When you live off base it’s nice to find a place to eat near home. Kintsuki Restaurant is a quaint little...

Editor's Note: Restaurant Salsa is in the same location as the restaurant formerly known as La Tejadita Ichiban. Thanks to Alissa for sending us...

CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER MARTINEZ Peace. It’s not just a popular concept in Okinawa, but now a restaurant exhibiting a casual elegance, relaxing atmosphere and friendly...

CONTRIBUTED BY SHELL BURGER I kept hearing from friends about Shakey’s, a pizza buffet that offers a variety of strange pizzas and curry. With this...

CONTRIBUTED BY SHELL BURGER While driving around behind Kadena Gate 2 street one day to avoid traffic, I came across an interesting building with a...

CONTRIBUTED BY SHELL BURGER I have been to T-Bones at the NCO Rocker a couple of times for lunch, but today when I found out...

CONTRIBUTED BY KAY MILLS     Unfortunately, my last two weeks in Okinawa were spent preparing for our move to Misawa; you know, the paper work,...

CONTRIBUTED BY MELISSA RUISZ NAZARIO Throughout college, ramen meant a brick of hard, cardboard-like noodles and a silver packet of powder “seasoning.” Thanks to living...

CONTRIBUTED BY CARLA SHANK American Kitchen is a recently opened fast food place for one-stop delicious meals. Ordering take-out here is easy - I called...

CONTRIBUTED BY LEAH MAGID Just a few things I need to tell you before I get to the point of this story: 1. Several years before...

CONTRIBUTED BY MONETTE EAMES After winning an EM gift certificate to a spa at a dinner I recently went to, I was ecstatic.  I love...