However, it is quite difficult to replace it.
Kouhei, a Japanese reporter, loves visiting Ishigaki Island, a remote island in Okinawa Prefecture.. In fact, he goes there at least once a year. However, despite his many trips, he has never eaten breakfast at a hotel. He doesn’t eat much breakfast, but even if he does eat breakfast, he prefers to eat it locally.
But lately he’s been hearing things like: Island hotel with rich breakfast buffet, I’m starting to want to try it. The name of the hotel itself isThe Breakfast Hotel Porto IshigakijimaSo it’s clear that they’re pretty confident in their breakfast game. That’s why when he recently visited the island, Kouhei finally decided to go there. Let’s see what they had to offer.
Breakfast Hotel Porto Ishigakijima is located about a 5-minute walk from the central shopping street called Euglena Mall. The concept of the hotel is “Specializing in breakfast”, so there was no question as to whether they take pride in their breakfast offerings. Kouhey checked out popular reviews on his site and found the following: The breakfast buffet was highly ratedso he allowed himself to have high expectations.
The buffet is open to everyoneIt is very popular not only among guests, but Difficult to enter unless you are a hotel guest. Kohei was staying at a guesthouse during his stay in Ishigaki, so it wasn’t always easy to get in. But he managed to get in when he arrived at 9 a.m., just before the restaurant stopped serving new dishes.
You might be wondering how much it costs to enjoy such a popular and high-quality buffet.Well, you’d be surprised to know It’s only 2,000 yen ($14)! In Kouhey’s opinion, it’s ridiculously cheap.
So, what is included in the 2,000 yen breakfast buffet at a “breakfast specialty hotel”? The first thing that caught Kouhei’s attention was Bowl of rice topped with sashimiraw seafood bowl, additional options available Fresh seafood caught near Ishigaki.
▼ “How to enjoy seafood bowl” 1. Scoop out rice from Ishigaki Island. 2. Serve with as much fresh fish as you like. 3. Add your favorite toppings.
There are standard dishes such as tuna, salmon, squid, etc. Long-tailed snapper in the deep sea and leopard coral groupersimilar to the one Kouhei ate at Japan’s southernmost conveyor belt sushi restaurant.
The rice was cooked in a large iron pot, and in addition to regular white rice, there was also takikomi rice. Okinawa fried rice. Of course, it’s a buffet, so you can eat both.
Okinawa’s famous Taco riceA Tex-Mex dish with taco meat on rice was also available, and the rice, meat, lettuce, and cheese could be completely customized to your liking.
they again, Mabo tofu, Champuru (Okinawa stir-fry)….
and 2 types Yaeyama soba is a soul food from Ishigaki Island that consists of flour-based noodles in a ramen-like soup.
There was also a sign up that explained exactly how to make it.
▼ 『1. Please choose your noodles.』 2 Arrange the toppings. 3. Pour your favorite soup.
they even had roast beef Made with Ishigaki beef!
The drink bar had a variety of flavors available. Ishigaki Island drink “Genki Cool”.
On the side, there were various breads, fruits, yogurt, and even warabi mochi.
And for dessert, Okinawa specialty Blue Seal ice cream (This time it’s mango flavored).
It was the first time Kouhei had encountered a buffet with so many local dishes from Ishigaki and Okinawa, so he was very excited as he piled up his plates.
he started like this Yaeyama soba. Kohei had both types of noodles, but started with regular noodles.
I had never customized Yaeyama soba before, so it was a new experience for me.
Next he tried the green noodles.
These are completely new taste Too! Although the soup was the same, the texture and flavor of the noodles were very different.
It was time to eat something delicious so I tried Kohei his customized taco rice Next.
He had never had a buffet before, but he had a lot of fun putting as much or a little of each ingredient as he wanted. It gave him a unique taste that he couldn’t get over.
Then he sampled his personal seafood bowlA dish made using local fish from Ishigaki Island.
It was really good! Of course, Kouhei has eaten kaisendon many times before, but the one he made himself using delicious local ingredients not available anywhere else was special.
Finally, he concluded his breakfast with this: Ishigakijima roast beef with plenty of volume.
It was really good!
Breakfast We couldn’t deny that Hotel Porto Ishigakijima’s breakfast buffet was great value. Even if it was just the roast beef, it would be well worth the 2,000 yen. But being able to eat it means plus It was great to be able to have local food and everything else he loves, and just as much as he likes, all at such a low price.
When visiting Ishigaki Island, be sure to stop by this buffet at least once while enjoying jelly made with Okinawan alcohol and mingling with the locals. If you book a stay at a hotel that includes breakfast, you’re guaranteed to get in. If not, Kohei recommends calling the hotel in advance to see if there’s a chance before entering.
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