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Saigo Shokudo

Rating83SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Fourtavel's #1 restaurant on Okinoerabujima.
TripAdvisor 10 reviews all positive (4.5/5, 3rd in Wadomari-cho).
4.5
Highly recommended by rental car companies as the top local pick.
Fresh spiny lobster 'cheaper and better than in the city.' Recognized by multiple authorities including Crea (Bunshun), JAC Japan Air Commuter's official tourism page, and the official Okinoerabujima tourism site.
Known enough to draw professional baseball players.
The owner personally dives to catch the lobster — a unique differentiator.
Budget 1,000–1,999 yen.
No PR sponsorships.
Popular Dishes
Saigo Don (lobster seafood bowl)
西郷丼（伊勢海老の海鮮丼）
Spiny lobster set (sashimi, grilled, crab soup)
伊勢海老定食（刺身・焼き・カニ汁付き）
Asahi crab dishes
アサヒガニ料理
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A seafood diner near Inobu Port, the historic landing site of Saigo Takamori. The owner personally dives to catch spiny lobster for the signature 'Saigo Don' — praised as 'more affordable than restaurants in the city.' Ranked #1 on Fourtavel's Okinoerabujima restaurant ranking (3.32). TripAdvisor 4.5/5 (3rd in Wadomari-cho). Known enough to attract professional baseball players. The go-to recommendation from local rental car companies. Lunch budget: 1,000–1,999 yen. Note: lobster and turban shell are off-season from May to late August.

Ranked #1 on Fourtavel's Okinoerabujima restaurant ranking (3.32). TripAdvisor 4.5/5, 10 reviews (3rd in Wadomari-cho). Praised as 'the first recommendation from rental car companies,' 'lobster is fresher and cheaper than in the city,' and 'a must-visit when on the island.' Featured in Crea (Bunshun). Even professional baseball players have visited.

Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:30-14:00, 18:00-22:00
Fri・Sat11:30-14:00, 18:00-22:00
Regular Holiday：Sunday・Thursday（伊勢海老は5〜8月下旬禁漁期間）
Phone0997-92-1103Call
Access
15 minutes from Okinoerabujima Airport by car, 10 minutes from Wadomari Port. Note the off-season for spiny lobster (May to late August). Cash only.
1170 Inobu, Wadomari-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima
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Saigo Shokudo

Rating83SCORE
Popular Dishes
Saigo Don (lobster seafood bowl)
西郷丼（伊勢海老の海鮮丼）
Spiny lobster set (sashimi, grilled, crab soup)
伊勢海老定食（刺身・焼き・カニ汁付き）
Asahi crab dishes
アサヒガニ料理
Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:30-14:00, 18:00-22:00
Fri・Sat11:30-14:00, 18:00-22:00
Regular Holiday：Sunday・Thursday（伊勢海老は5〜8月下旬禁漁期間）
Access
15 minutes from Okinoerabujima Airport by car, 10 minutes from Wadomari Port. Note the off-season for spiny lobster (May to late August). Cash only.
1170 Inobu, Wadomari-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima
Phone0997-92-1103
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Fourtavel's #1 restaurant on Okinoerabujima.
TripAdvisor 10 reviews all positive (4.5/5, 3rd in Wadomari-cho).
4.5
Highly recommended by rental car companies as the top local pick.
Fresh spiny lobster 'cheaper and better than in the city.' Recognized by multiple authorities including Crea (Bunshun), JAC Japan Air Commuter's official tourism page, and the official Okinoerabujima tourism site.
Known enough to draw professional baseball players.
The owner personally dives to catch the lobster — a unique differentiator.
Budget 1,000–1,999 yen.
No PR sponsorships.
83SCORE
What a score of 83 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A seafood diner near Inobu Port, the historic landing site of Saigo Takamori. The owner personally dives to catch spiny lobster for the signature 'Saigo Don' — praised as 'more affordable than restaurants in the city.' Ranked #1 on Fourtavel's Okinoerabujima restaurant ranking (3.32). TripAdvisor 4.5/5 (3rd in Wadomari-cho). Known enough to attract professional baseball players. The go-to recommendation from local rental car companies. Lunch budget: 1,000–1,999 yen. Note: lobster and turban shell are off-season from May to late August.

Ranked #1 on Fourtavel's Okinoerabujima restaurant ranking (3.32). TripAdvisor 4.5/5, 10 reviews (3rd in Wadomari-cho). Praised as 'the first recommendation from rental car companies,' 'lobster is fresher and cheaper than in the city,' and 'a must-visit when on the island.' Featured in Crea (Bunshun). Even professional baseball players have visited.

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