A highly recommended izakaya among locals [Kumejima]

#EnjoyJapan At night in Kumejima, I had dinner at Minamito Shokurakuen, which a local told me was "definitely the best place!" 🍽️ I really wanted to try their specialty, kuruma shrimp, so I ordered the "deep-fried kuruma shrimp" which was delicious! The crispy fried shrimp is perfect for a snack, as it can be eaten with the shell still on. The deliciousness of the shrimp spreads in your mouth, and it goes really well with beer 🍺 There's a wide selection of dishes that make use of local ingredients, and it seems like there are more locals than tourists. Ending your night at a restaurant like this makes your trip that much more profound. Basic information: • Name: Nanto Shokurakuen • Address: 905-6 Jana-do, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa • Business hours: 17:00-22:00 (last orders 21:30) / Closed: Tuesdays • Access: 10 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport • Specialty dishes: Kuruma shrimp dishes (deep-fried, salt-grilled, sashimi, etc.), local fish sashimi, mozuku dishes English translation: Title: Local Favorite Alert! Dinner at Nanto Shokurakuen – Fried Baby Kuruma Shrimp Hit the Spot 🍤 Body: Spent the evening at “Nanto Shokurakuen,” a local-favorite restaurant in Kumejima that came highly recommended by islanders. Kumejima is famous for its kuruma shrimp, and I had the deep-fried baby version — Crispy, flavorful, and absolutely addictive. You can eat the whole thing, shell and all! Perfect with a cold drink. The menu is packed with local flavors and fresh island ingredients. Honestly, it felt like more locals than tourists were there — and that’s always a good sign. A delicious, down-to-earth way to end the day. #Okinawa #KumejimaGourmet #SouthIslandFoodPark #KurumaShrimp #KumejimaDinner #OkinawaNight #LocalFood #KumejimaEats #KurumaShrimp #IslandDinner #OkinawaCuisine #HiddenGemsJapan