Namiji
The undisputed #1 izakaya and gourmet spot in Kumejima (Tabelog 3.46 / 208 reviews. TripAdvisor Kume Island #3, 4.0/5, 114 reviews). Yahoo Map rated 4.4. Outstanding value reputation: 'all-in under ¥3,000 per person including alcohol.' So popular that all seats are reserved by 18:00-19:00 for limited daily menu items. Repeat visitors who come back 3 times are common — the island's #1 izakaya. The daily 'Chef's Recommendations' featuring seasonal island ingredients are always impressive. #1 in FourTravel Kume Island gourmet ranking.
Overwhelming reviews: '3 visits and counting — my absolute favorite', 'Sashimi at ¥1,000 with large cuts is the best value on Kume Island', 'Under ¥3,000 per person including alcohol', 'All seats booked by 18:00 — that alone proves it's real', 'My favorite restaurant on Kume Island'. Yahoo Map 4.4. Tabelog 3.46 / 208 reviews (Kume Island top). TripAdvisor 4.0/5 / 114 reviews (#3). Confirmed Takemachelin independent review.