The Ocean View Restaurant Reir at Southern Beach Hotel & Resort Okinawa has announced a seasonal buffet designed to navigate the summer heat through a blend of local Okinawan produce and authentic Asian flavors. Running from July 1 through September 30, 2026, the menu emphasizes a sustainable farm-to-table approach, sourcing ingredients from Itoman and the wider prefecture to create a selection of aromatic and spicy dishes.
Okinawan Ingredients Meet Asian Spices
The culinary concept focuses on reimagining regional staples through an Asian lens. By collaborating with local producers, the resort aims to offer a menu that supports the regional economy while providing guests with a diverse range of international preparations. The buffet includes staples such as Gapao rice, Keema curry served with naan, Pho, and a variety of steamed dim sum, all prepared with an emphasis on the balancing of spices suited for the Okinawan summer.
Live Kitchen Specialties and Local Delicacies
A central feature of the dining experience is the live kitchen, where chefs prepare shabu-shabu style Tom Yum Goong. This preparation utilizes fresh Okinawan white fish, integrating local seafood into the traditional Thai hot and sour soup. During the dinner service, the menu expands to include se-ika (diamond squid) harvested from local waters. The squid is noted for its particularly thick, sweet texture and is a representative delicacy of the Itoman area.
Exclusive Desserts Featuring Local Traditions
The dessert selection incorporates specialized local ingredients, such as nuchimaarsu, a mineral-rich sea salt from Okinawa. This salt is used to season a coconut pudding, where it serves to heighten the natural sweetness of the fruit. Dinner guests are also offered the rare shirotama (white egg) pudding. This dessert is crafted using eggs from the Nakamura horticulture farm in Itoman, which is recognized as Japan’s southernmost free-range poultry farm. The resulting pudding is characterized by its smooth texture and distinct white appearance.
Property details
- Property
- Southern Beach Hotel & Resort Okinawa
- Address
- Nishizaki-cho, Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture
- Access
- Approximately 10km (20 minutes by car) from Naha Airport; 1-minute walk to Bibi Beach Itoman.
- Official site
- https://www.southernbeach-okinawa.com/
- Rooms
- 448
- Pricing
- Lunch: Adults ¥3,500, Seniors ¥3,300, Elementary ¥1,300; Dinner: Adults ¥5,500, Elementary ¥2,200 (including tax and service)
- Opened
- June 2009
