Kakure Kukan Zen - Okinawa Nago Japanese Cuisine

【About Kakure Kukan Zen – Okinawa Nago Japanese Cuisine】

Located in downtown Nago, “Kakure Kukan Zen” is run by a chef devoted to perfecting Japanese cuisine. Here, local Okinawan ingredients are artfully woven into authentic Japanese dishes, creating a serene, hidden dining retreat. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can savor the chef’s daily selection of fresh, seasonal produce.

【Signature Dishes】

Assorted Sashimi｜Experience the ultimate sweetness of seasonal seafood and taste the bounty of the ocean

Seared Beef Nigiri｜Luxurious Miyazaki beef lightly torch-seared to melt in your mouth

Pork Shabu-Shabu Salad｜Uniquely refreshing salad featuring locally raised Agu pork

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Though in Nago’s city center, the restaurant is tucked away in a quiet alley and is especially convenient for car travel. Softly glowing lanterns and spacious seating create a mature, relaxed vibe—perfect for dates or business dinners. Open until the early hours, Zen offers a wide variety of Japanese dishes and drinks; dinner averages around JPY 4,000 per person, making it ideal for a high-quality nighttime feast.