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Izakaya Aza Haemi字南風見（あざはえみ）

Iriomote Island · Izakaya (pub) and Okinawan food (Ohara, lunch and dinner)　★4.3 (162)

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Photos were posted to Google Maps by AZAHAEMI(字南風見), Hyungwook Jang (kurokuma), Paolo Gonzato, Rob Mohr.

Aza Haemi is an izakaya (pub) in Toyohara, on the Ohara side of Iriomote, and it is also open for lunch (11:30-13:30, 18:00-23:00). The menu includes tuna and avocado Korean-style rice, taco rice (¥600), roast wild boar, and kebab. Cash only. Pickup is available. It is about 10 minutes by car from Ohara Port, and the bus stop is Toyohara.

Ferries and timing are in Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal; the island itself is on the Iriomote Island page.

Good for

  • Travelers who want dinner on the Ohara side (reservations go smoothly)

Maybe not for

  • Those in a hurry

Prices and contact

Lunch from about ¥600

Call 0980-85-5777 (Japanese)

Location and access

AddressHaemi, Taketomi-cho, Okinawa 907-1434
Phone0980-85-5777
AreaIriomote, Ohara and Toyohara (about 10 minutes by car from Ohara Port)

Hours and details

  • Open for lunch too
  • Pickup available
  • Cash only
Hours11:30-13:30, 18:00-23:00 (Google Maps, October 2026). Sources disagree on the regular day off; confirm before you go
Price guideLunch from about ¥600

Reviews　★4.3 (162 Google reviews)

Often praised

  • Good-looking, tasty dishes
  • A clean, pleasant interior
  • Pickup means you can drink and get back
  • Pineapple soft serve

Points raised

  • One person cooks, so dishes take time to arrive
  • Some guests find the prices high for tourists
  • Opinions on the taste are mixed

  • “Delicious food in a low-key and friendly izakaya - offering free pick-ups / drop offs for 2 people within a limited range. Very friendly staff and an English menu too.”

    George Maxwell · ★5 · a year ago

  • “One of the best places that we've just "popped in" to in recent years. We could see the cool music mural from the road as we walked from La Teada for dinner. We both agreed that we'd visit after dinner. It's a lovely izakaya run by the wonderful Satoko. We came in and sat down, immediately welcomed. We ordered beer and an Iriomote cocktail (if you love awamori, try it). We had …”

    Christine Nicole · ★5 · 3 years ago

  • “A true island treasure. Azahaemi was one of the only restaurant open for dinner during our stay. and we couldn’t have been luckier. We ended up going every night! It’s a warm, family-run izakaya, The food felt homemade, comforting, and full of heart. Every meal was simple, authentic, and deeply satisfying. A beautiful experience that made our trip even more special.”

    samuel kim · ★5 · a year ago

See all reviews on Google Maps →　Reviews are excerpts posted to Google Maps; translations by Google.

Nearby and alternatives

Eat on Iriomote Island

  • Densa ShokudoYaeyama soba and casual restaurant (right by Uehara Port)
  • TohenbokuCafe and Okinawan food (squid ink soup soba)
  • Izakaya KamaituyaIzakaya (pub) (Ohara; goat sashimi and wild boar dishes)

Other places to stay on Iriomote Island

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Details are from the official website (checked October 2026) and Google Maps. Prices and hours change, so confirm before you book. Business owners: to correct or add information, email info@tabicuration.com.