Embarking on a food tour with Food Monsters at Home offers a unique opportunity to delve into Okinawa’s rich culinary scene. Food tours by Food Monsters at Home was founded by local Okinawan Chef Hirofumi Ozawa. He has worked as a chef in Tokyo, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. Chef Hiro has a love for seeking out local cuisine and dishes to get inspired by and to share with others.

If you’re looking to deepen your understanding of Okinawa’s culture through its cuisine while supporting local businesses, food tours with Food Monsters Inc. is definitely a great idea.

Immersive Culinary Food Tours

Food Monsters at Home provides immersive culinary tours that can entertain both large and small group sizes. There are several options to choose from: Naha at Night, the Hidden Okinawa Walking Food Tour, and the Izakaya Tour (near Kadena Air Base Gate 2). The tours are suitable for guests of all ages. Tour pricing varies depending on group size and whether transportation is provided. Kadena Information, Tickets, and Travel (ITT) offers a recurring monthly Naha at Night Tour, which includes transportation in its price. If you are looking for a more private or intimate option, you can book directly through the Food Monsters at Home website.

Naha at Night Tour

The “Naha at Night” tour offers an immersive exploration of Okinawa’s vibrant evening culinary scene. Chef Hiro guides you through popular izakayas and hidden gems, providing an authentic taste of local nightlife. Some items that you can look forward to devouring are yakitori, gyoza, fried rice, chicken and seafood sashimi, tempura, and bitter melon. At one stop, attendees participate in a cooking demonstration on how to cook tamagoyaki, also known as a “rolled egg omelet.” Participants can indulge in the finest ice-cold beer, sake, and the infamous habu sake. The tour offers the opportunity for attendees to interact with friendly locals and create genuine cultural exchanges. The tour wraps up at a local izakaya with karaoke.

Hidden Okinawa Food Walk Tour

The “Hidden Okinawa Food Walk Tour” is designed for a more intimate experience, usually composed of 1-2 people. Chef Hiro shares insights into Okinawan history, tradition, and the stories behind each dish. The food tour highlights secret local food spots and allows for more in-depth conversation and exploration of culinary traditions. Visitors will be taken to traditional eateries and markets and will experience street foods. The length of the tour is usually about 3 hours by foot at a relaxed pace.

Izakaya Tour

The “Izakaya Tour” takes place in Okinawa City near Kadena Air Base’s Gate 2 district. The tour is a curated culinary adventure into Okinawa’s vibrant bar scene with lively atmospheres and cultural insights. Each spot on the tour has a unique atmosphere and offers local cuisine such as yakisoba, sashimi, exotic seafood like stingray, Rafute (pork belly), umibudo (sea grapes), taco rice, and ramen. There are even opportunities for visitors to participate in challenges like “Gyoza Roulette” or “Spiciest Chicken Wing.” If interested, the tour can conclude at a karaoke, board, or arcade game bar.

Booking a Tour

Eating your way through Okinawa with Chef Hiro is not only educational but also a fun and memorable experience that you’ll be able to share with your family or friends. Whether it’s a casual meal or a unique local specialty, the food tours are often only part of the experience! If you are interested in booking a tour, check out the several ways below.

• Book directly through the Food Monsters at Home Website
• Message Food Monsters at Home through their Facebook Page
• Book a tour through Kadena ITT

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