Defense Commissary Agency

There are several ways to stay cool while walking the grounds at Southeast Botanical Gardens in Okinawa City. Chances are you’ll utilize each one of them, like drinking water or feeling the breeze while riding the tram around the gardens.

If you want to sample a variety of healthy local foods until your heart is content Banzai is one restaurant you absolutely must check out. This is especially true if you’re looking to eat halal.

If you want meat, Nakama Steak House is the place to go. They serve up the finest selected Japanese, U.S. and Australian beef. Their U.S. Sirloin and Australian Spencer Roll are mouthwatering. You pick the size and they'll cook it up the way you want it. And there are toppings you can order to put on your steak if you'd like.

Popular burger: Texas Extra Burger (680 yen / $5.68)
Address: 2F, 9-19 Mihama, Chatan, OkinawaOpen: Mon – Fri / 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sat & Sun / 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.Tel: 098-989-5123

Popular burger: Double Cheeze Burger (1,000 yen / $8.35)
Address: 100-530 Sunabe, Chatan, OkinawaOpen: Breakfast / 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Only Sat & Sun),   Lunch & Dinner/ 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.Tel: 098-926-0234 

In a quiet residential area behind a stylish but unassuming façade, Noah Style Organic Café is creating wholesome tasty vegetarian food five days a week.