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Oshokuji Dokoro Shiosai

Rating82SCORE
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。
A long-established diner consistently recommended by local taxi drivers and island residents.
Despite guidebook listings, multiple reviews confirm that local residents are regular repeat customers.
TripAdvisor #1 in Yakushima (4.3/5, 130+ reviews), Tabelog 3.48 (341 reviews).
4.3
Founded in the late Showa era.
Kubiori-saba, flying fish, and shrimp fry priced from JPY 1,000-2,500 - genuinely affordable.
Popular Dishes
Kubiori-saba (neckbroken mackerel) sashimi set
首折れ鯖の刺身定食
Flying fish karaage set
トビウオの唐揚げ定食
Shrimp fry set
エビフライ定食
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A diner near Miyanoura Port on Yakushima Island. Ask any taxi driver or local and they will say 'Shiosai for lunch' - this is the island's most trusted restaurant. Opened by a veteran hotel head chef, the restaurant is known for freshly-caught local fish dishes. Ranked #1 on TripAdvisor for Yakushima Town (4.3/5, 130+ reviews). Despite being in guidebooks, this is genuinely a local everyday eatery.

Many reviews say 'ask any local and they name Shiosai' and 'recommended by my taxi driver.' The kubiori-saba mackerel sashimi is praised as 'the freshest fish I have ever tasted.' The shrimp fry amazes guests with 'unbelievable quality at this price.' Some note it caters to tourists, but locals are regulars too.

Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:30-14:00,17:30-22:00
ThuClosed
Fri – Sun11:30-14:00,17:30-22:00
Regular HolidayThursday
Phone0997-42-2721Call
Access
Table seats, counter seats, and tatami seats available. Order verbally (Japanese only). No English menu.
305-3 Miyanoura, Yakushima Town, Kumage District, Kagoshima
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
MESHI MAP
Seafood¥¥

Oshokuji Dokoro Shiosai

Rating82SCORE
Popular Dishes
Kubiori-saba (neckbroken mackerel) sashimi set
首折れ鯖の刺身定食
Flying fish karaage set
トビウオの唐揚げ定食
Shrimp fry set
エビフライ定食
Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:30-14:00,17:30-22:00
ThuClosed
Fri – Sun11:30-14:00,17:30-22:00
Regular HolidayThursday
Access
Table seats, counter seats, and tatami seats available. Order verbally (Japanese only). No English menu.
305-3 Miyanoura, Yakushima Town, Kumage District, Kagoshima
Phone0997-42-2721
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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。
A long-established diner consistently recommended by local taxi drivers and island residents.
Despite guidebook listings, multiple reviews confirm that local residents are regular repeat customers.
TripAdvisor #1 in Yakushima (4.3/5, 130+ reviews), Tabelog 3.48 (341 reviews).
4.3
Founded in the late Showa era.
Kubiori-saba, flying fish, and shrimp fry priced from JPY 1,000-2,500 - genuinely affordable.
82SCORE
What a score of 82 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A diner near Miyanoura Port on Yakushima Island. Ask any taxi driver or local and they will say 'Shiosai for lunch' - this is the island's most trusted restaurant. Opened by a veteran hotel head chef, the restaurant is known for freshly-caught local fish dishes. Ranked #1 on TripAdvisor for Yakushima Town (4.3/5, 130+ reviews). Despite being in guidebooks, this is genuinely a local everyday eatery.

Many reviews say 'ask any local and they name Shiosai' and 'recommended by my taxi driver.' The kubiori-saba mackerel sashimi is praised as 'the freshest fish I have ever tasted.' The shrimp fry amazes guests with 'unbelievable quality at this price.' Some note it caters to tourists, but locals are regulars too.

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