Ajae Tries To Blog

Ajae Tries To Blog I'm Ajae, a Filipina recently based in Okinawa. One of the things that I love to do is look for delicious food that is worthy of a trip.

I travel to eat local food so here, I'll share what I discover on those trips.

One thing I love about eating in Okinawa? The set meals.An Okinawan teishoku isn’t just one dish, it’s a full spread tha...
24/08/2025

One thing I love about eating in Okinawa? The set meals.
An Okinawan teishoku isn’t just one dish, it’s a full spread that shows off the island’s flavors in the best way.

You usually get a main (like pork belly, goya champuru, or fresh fish), rice, miso soup, pickles, and small side dishes that change with the season. Sometimes there’s tofu, sometimes seaweed, sometimes both. It’s always balanced, colorful, and full of surprises.

Every meal feels like a mini food tour of Okinawa on one tray and honestly, it never gets boring.

📍Naha, Okinawa
Rating: 4.5/5
Price: 1000 - 2000 JPY

Crispy, herby, creamy, carb-y goodness all in one bite.Grabbed this falafel pita wrap loaded with fresh tomato, golden f...
29/06/2025

Crispy, herby, creamy, carb-y goodness all in one bite.
Grabbed this falafel pita wrap loaded with fresh tomato, golden fries, and a generous drizzle of tzatziki—and it was everything.

The falafel was crunchy on the outside, soft and spiced on the inside. Pair that with cool tzatziki, juicy tomato, and fries tucked right into the wrap? Chef’s kiss 👨‍🍳. It’s messy, filling, and totally worth it.

Middle Eastern street food done right.

📍Sunabe Gyros
Rating: 3.5/5
Price: ¥1100 - 2200



Japanese curry… but make it Caribbean.Tried a Jerk Chicken Japanese Curry, and it was an unexpected but delicious fusion...
22/06/2025

Japanese curry… but make it Caribbean.
Tried a Jerk Chicken Japanese Curry, and it was an unexpected but delicious fusion.

The curry was thick and comforting, just like a classic Japanese roux—but the star was the jerk chicken: smoky, spicy, and full of bold island flavour. The heat from the chicken cut right through the sweetness of the curry, and honestly? It worked so well.

📍Flex Bar Chatan
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
Price: ¥1500–¥2500


Had this fiery little flavor bomb straight from the oven at a Taipei night market—and it did not disappoint.The outer bu...
22/05/2025

Had this fiery little flavor bomb straight from the oven at a Taipei night market—and it did not disappoint.

The outer bun is crispy and golden, while the inside bursts with juicy minced pork, scallions, and cracked black pepper. It’s spicy, savory, and straight-up addictive.

One bite in and it’s clear why this is a night market staple and a fave of mine

📍Huaxi Night Market, Taipei
Rating: 3.5/5
Price: NT$60–70

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Fast food with an Okinawan twist? Say less.Tried Jef, a local fast food chain you can only find in Okinawa—and it totall...
20/04/2025

Fast food with an Okinawan twist? Say less.
Tried Jef, a local fast food chain you can only find in Okinawa—and it totally surprised me.

We went for their iconic Goya Burger and Nuyaru Burger, both featuring bitter melon (goya), egg, cheese, and a patty. The Nuyaru Burger kicks it up with a slice of Spam and a clever pun—“nu yaru baga?” means “What is it?” in Okinawan dialect. Love a good food pun. 😆

We also grabbed some fried chicken and Okinawan-style fried bread because... balance. ⚖️

I usually hate bitter melon, but I actually enjoyed these burgers. The bitterness was super mild and well-balanced with the rest of the flavours. Would definitely recommend trying at least once if you're in Okinawa.

📍Jef Yonabaru (and other locations across Okinawa)
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
Price: ¥450 - ¥1300

Sweet potatoes are always a good alternative to eating carbs. Fills you up, but I tend to always eat it as a dessert. Ev...
16/03/2025

Sweet potatoes are always a good alternative to eating carbs. Fills you up, but I tend to always eat it as a dessert. Every market I go to here in Japan would always have fresh Japanese sweet potato (Yaki Imo), and the smell was what prompted me to buy it.

If you just need something to munch on while on the go and filling enough for you to be full, definitely grab some of these when you see one.

Near my workplace, there is this hole in the wall bakery, which makes one of the best tasting and creative breads I've h...
08/03/2025

Near my workplace, there is this hole in the wall bakery, which makes one of the best tasting and creative breads I've had since moving to Okinawa. They do sell out their breads very early, so better go there as soon as they open as the baker only bakes a few batches per day.

I've also had their cream mushroom soup, and it paired perfectly with their bread. Though this is very far from the centre, it's definitely worth a drive to try their delicious breads.

📍Bakery Parlor Sato (2 Chome-2-28 Ishikawa, Uruma)
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 stars
Price: 200 - 400 JPY

The first time I visited Okinawa last year, I was intrigued by this local dish called "Taco Rice."" It basically is taco...
04/03/2025

The first time I visited Okinawa last year, I was intrigued by this local dish called "Taco Rice."" It basically is taco toppings such as salsa, beef, cheese, and lettuce on top of rice. This is the result of the American influence on this island.

In this Tacos-Ya set, I have tacos, Taco Rice, onion rings, and fries to complete the meal. I originally just wanted the Taco rice, but I was starving that time. I grew fond of this dish because it was quick to make and very filling for those days I'm in a hurry.

📍Tacos-Ya (4 Chome-12-13 Omoromachi, Naha)
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 stars
Price: 700 - 1000 JPY



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