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Ganso Keihan Minatoya (Original Chicken Rice)

Rating90SCORE
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。
Founded 1946 (Showa 21)—approaching 80 years in operation.
1946年創業（昭和21年）、80年近い老舗。
The originator and founder of Amami's keihan dish.
奄美の郷土料理鶏飯の元祖・創始者。
NaviTime 4.0/5 (110 reviews), Tabelog 303 reviews (score not used as criterion), TripAdvisor 111 reviews.
NaviTime 4.0/5（110件）、食べログ303件（スコア参考外）、TripAdvisor 111件。
4.0
Verified imperial visit patronage.
天皇陛下訪問時の提供実績。
Consistently introduced as 'the original' by local media, tourism associations, Rurubu, etc.
地元メディア・観光協会・るるぶ等で一貫して「元祖」として紹介。
Honest management—closes when daily stock runs out.
材料がなくなり次第閉店という誠実な経営。
No PR angle.
PR案件なし。
Not a chain (single location in Kasari-cho only).
チェーン店でなし（笠利町のみ1店）。
No signs of fake reviews.
サクラの兆候なし。
Excellent cost performance (1,100 yen with unlimited refills).
コスパ良好（1,100円でおかわり自由）。
Popular Dishes
Keihan (chicken rice with broth) 1
鶏飯（けいはん）1
100 yen (unlimited rice refills)
100円（おかわり自由）
Keihan with Mozuku seaweed 1
奄美の鶏飯 モズク入り1
430 yen
430円
Pork broth Keihan 1
豚骨スープの鶏飯1
500 yen
500円
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1946 (Showa 21). The originator of Amami Oshima's local specialty 'keihan' (chicken rice). The founder Kine Iwaki revolutionized the original mixed-rice style into the now-classic presentation: rice topped with chicken and other toppings, with hot chicken broth poured over it. A restaurant famous enough to have served the Emperor during an imperial visit to Amami. Located in Kasari-cho, 10 minutes from Amami Airport, operating in batches of 4 guests per 10 minutes—closes once daily ingredients run out. Unlimited rice and broth refills.

The 'original' keihan institution founded in 1946, famous across and beyond the island. NaviTime 4.0/5 (110 reviews), Tabelog 303 reviews, TripAdvisor 111 reviews. Famous for the anecdote that the Emperor ordered keihan here during his Amami visit. Reviews consistently praise 'the golden broth is superb' and recommend 'arriving right at opening.' Both locals and visitors consider it a must-visit as the root of Amami's food culture.

Business Hours
Mon – Sun11:30-15:00
Regular Holiday：不定休（材料がなくなり次第終了）
Phone0997-63-0023Call
Access
Fully reservation-based (1 group per 10 minutes, max 4 per group). Closes when ingredients run out—calling ahead is strongly recommended. 10 min by car from Amami Airport. 15-car parking lot.
81 Sotokakiku, Kasari-cho, Amami City, Kagoshima
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Ganso Keihan Minatoya (Original Chicken Rice)

Rating90SCORE
Popular Dishes
Keihan (chicken rice with broth) 1
鶏飯（けいはん）1
100 yen (unlimited rice refills)
100円（おかわり自由）
Keihan with Mozuku seaweed 1
奄美の鶏飯 モズク入り1
430 yen
430円
Pork broth Keihan 1
豚骨スープの鶏飯1
500 yen
500円
Business Hours
Mon – Sun11:30-15:00
Regular Holiday：不定休（材料がなくなり次第終了）
Access
Fully reservation-based (1 group per 10 minutes, max 4 per group). Closes when ingredients run out—calling ahead is strongly recommended. 10 min by car from Amami Airport. 15-car parking lot.
81 Sotokakiku, Kasari-cho, Amami City, Kagoshima
Phone0997-63-0023
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Open in Google MapsView on TabelogOfficial Website
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。
Founded 1946 (Showa 21)—approaching 80 years in operation.
1946年創業（昭和21年）、80年近い老舗。
The originator and founder of Amami's keihan dish.
奄美の郷土料理鶏飯の元祖・創始者。
NaviTime 4.0/5 (110 reviews), Tabelog 303 reviews (score not used as criterion), TripAdvisor 111 reviews.
NaviTime 4.0/5（110件）、食べログ303件（スコア参考外）、TripAdvisor 111件。
4.0
Verified imperial visit patronage.
天皇陛下訪問時の提供実績。
Consistently introduced as 'the original' by local media, tourism associations, Rurubu, etc.
地元メディア・観光協会・るるぶ等で一貫して「元祖」として紹介。
Honest management—closes when daily stock runs out.
材料がなくなり次第閉店という誠実な経営。
No PR angle.
PR案件なし。
Not a chain (single location in Kasari-cho only).
チェーン店でなし（笠利町のみ1店）。
No signs of fake reviews.
サクラの兆候なし。
Excellent cost performance (1,100 yen with unlimited refills).
コスパ良好（1,100円でおかわり自由）。
90SCORE
What a score of 90 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1946 (Showa 21). The originator of Amami Oshima's local specialty 'keihan' (chicken rice). The founder Kine Iwaki revolutionized the original mixed-rice style into the now-classic presentation: rice topped with chicken and other toppings, with hot chicken broth poured over it. A restaurant famous enough to have served the Emperor during an imperial visit to Amami. Located in Kasari-cho, 10 minutes from Amami Airport, operating in batches of 4 guests per 10 minutes—closes once daily ingredients run out. Unlimited rice and broth refills.

The 'original' keihan institution founded in 1946, famous across and beyond the island. NaviTime 4.0/5 (110 reviews), Tabelog 303 reviews, TripAdvisor 111 reviews. Famous for the anecdote that the Emperor ordered keihan here during his Amami visit. Reviews consistently praise 'the golden broth is superb' and recommend 'arriving right at opening.' Both locals and visitors consider it a must-visit as the root of Amami's food culture.

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