Ichiba Shokudo Buenkan
A market restaurant directly operated by the Kita-Satsuma Fisheries Cooperative. 'Buen' is a Kagoshima word for 'fresh fish.' The head chef buys fish each morning from Akune Port. During the spiny lobster festival (Sep-Oct), waits exceed 90 minutes. No reservations, closed Wednesdays. TripAdvisor #1 in Akune (21 reviews, 4.0/5). A defining restaurant of Akune where you can enjoy fresh catch at accessible prices.
TripAdvisor #1 (21 reviews, 4.0/5). Tabelog 3.31/63 reviews. Yahoo Maps 3.87. Reviewers say 'fresh fish bought from the port each morning is cheap and delicious,' 'the spiny lobster festival is a special experience,' and 'you can't get in on weekends without arriving early.' Multiple blogs report actual waits of over an hour. Overwhelming support from both locals and travelers.