Miyako

Pani-Pani
Kurima Island
Cheap
Lunch
Cross Kurima Bridge and it's on th right at the top of the hill.

Relaxed place run by a nice ossan uncle. Recommendations: Pizza dog, fruit juices. Stop here on the way to Tako beach or Nagamahama Beach.

A-Dish
215-3 Shimozato, Hirara
0980-72\7114
Price:Moderate
18:00 - 22:00, closed Mon.
Rt. 390 across from Painagama Beach.

Reasonable Italian fare, wood fired pizza, relaxed atmosphere and a good bar upstairs.

Maruko-chan
Downtown Hirara
Open 24/7
Nishizato-dori across from Mos-Burgers, 2nd floor.

Very retro taco shop with gambling and interesting regulars. Recommendations: Breakfast set, tacos, taco-rice, steak. The tables are vintage 1980s game tables and the slot machines do pay-off. How it works is a mystery to be solved some rainy day.

Painagama Shokudo
Hirara
Dinner
Just off Rt. 390 across from Painagama Beach.

Excellent mom and pop shop serving typical Japanese/Miyako fare at reasonable prices. Think of it as visiting your Japanese granny's house for dinner.

Chuzan
1-10 Nishizato, Hirara
0980-73-1959
Moderate
Dinner
See web page.

Good "izakaya" with a nice selection of Miyako food.

Hakuai Saikan
Hirara
Price: Cheap
17:00-
Near the big Sane-supermaket just off Mateida-dori.

Small Chinese place serving massive portions for rediculously cheap prices. Best to go with a group.