Traveling north from southern Okinawa brings you to the resort area of Onna.
Nakama Steak House stands beside Route 58, among the area’s resorts.
The interior has the overall feel of an American steakhouse.
Ryukyu glass, Okinawa’s traditional glass craft, adds a local character to the American-style surroundings.
Vintage American objects fill the space.
An occasional ‘Made in Okinawa’ detail appears too.
The main attraction is a one-pound steak, listed here as 450 g.
There are also set meals, lobster and pasta, and a 200 g steak.
Drinks range from beer and wine to whisky and Okinawan awamori.
The one-pound steak has a formidable presence.
It is grilled directly on the iron griddle.
The sight and sound of that one-pound steak sizzling are hard to resist.
Simple sides include potatoes and Okinawa’s purple sweet potato.
It looks about ready now.
The straightforward meal comes with steak, potatoes, and salad.
The steak dominates the plate all by itself.
It really is quite large in person.
Pepper, garlic, original sauce, and other options let you season it to your taste.
Will I manage to finish it all?
Even a single cut piece is substantial.
Despite its size, the steak has an appealing crisp outside and tender interior.
After paying, a familiar Korean message greets the original reviewer on the way out.
Several languages appear, but the Okinawan phrase at the end catches the eye.
‘Nifee deebiru’ means thank you.
Nakama Steak House combines an American steakhouse feeling with unmistakable Okinawan details, making a fitting setting for this substantial one-pound steak.
If you are staying at a nearby resort, a steak and a glass of wine could make an unhurried evening on an Okinawa trip.
Nakama Steak House
Address: 2247-1 Nakama, Onna, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-0401
Telephone: 098-967-7022