Mahoroba Irori Okinawa

Restaurant Details

In the laidback seaside capital of Okinawa, the gentle glow from a rustic Japanese hearth called an "irori" in Mahoroba Irori Okinawa is something Naha hasn't seen in years.

Pitted on the floor and filled with ashes, charcoal or firewood, the irori had once served as the main source of heat and light in homes up until the 1940s before it rapidly vanished. When these hearths saw a city-wide revival in Osaka, Mahoroba Irori carried that tradition to Japan’s southernmost prefecture, operating with the same mission as its flagship store: to breathe new life into the culinary soul of the irori.

As ever, the menu is grounded on show-stopping yakiniku fares cooked on an iron mesh above the rustic hearth — but it’s also about paying honor to Okinawa’s terroir and heritage. Native Okinawan pork breed called “Agu,” Motobu beef from the a town in the northwestern part of the main island and Okinawa-raised wagyu are kissed by the heat coming from the Tosa Binchotan charcoal. This high-grade material, relied upon by eel restaurants for its long-lasting heat and odorless properties, allows the proteins to cook cleanly without burning the meat. Then there is also the lineup of locally sourced, seasonal delicacies such as clams from Chiba Prefecture and the rare "Inca no Mezame" potato from Hokkaido.

All of this comes together in a dining room rendered in warm wood and a dramatic ambiance reminiscent of a stately storehouse. All seating arrangements center around the hearth, with the gentle crackling of the charcoal adding to the old-world, soothing feel that takes diners away from the bustle of the city. For a full degustation experience, opt for the kuroge wagyu steak course, featuring the renowned Japanese black cattle raised in Okinawa’s rich soil.

Mahoroba Irori Okinawa Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Mahoroba Irori Okinawa Business Days

Mahoroba Irori Okinawa Address

1-2-14 Makabi, Naha, Okinawa 902-0068, Japan

Mahoroba Irori Okinawa Access Info

• Mahoroba Irori Okinawa is a 3-minute walk from Omoromachi Station on the Yui Rail (Okinawa Urban Monorail).

Mahoroba Irori Okinawa Phone Number

Mahoroba Irori Okinawa Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 2 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.