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Matsuba Ikuto

Rating75SCORE
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。
Specific praise from a traveler who was taken there by locals and 'blown away by the food quality.' A genuine farm-to-table izakaya committed to island-raised ingredients (island pork, goat, Ryukyu boar, island herbs).
Listed on the official Tokunoshima Tourism Federation site.
Participated in the Shimaiyu Gourmet Festa.
February 2025 Tabelog review confirms current operation.
QR code payment accepted.
No PR.
Popular Dishes
Fresh island fish sashimi
島の鮮魚刺身
Local cuisine (island pork, goat, Ryukyu wild boar)
郷土料理(島豚・山羊・琉球猪)
Island herb dishes
島ハーブ料理
Homemade fruit cocktails
自家製フルーツカクテル
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A stylish and sophisticated izakaya with Ryukyu pine tables and coral stone counter, carefully preparing seasonal island ingredients. Specializes in island pork, goat, Ryukyu wild boar, and island herbs. A guest brought by locals commented: 'I was blown away by the food quality — this is the best on the island.' Wide selection of black sugar shochu and homemade fruit cocktails. QR code payment accepted.

Multiple travel blogs feature it as the place locals take visitors. A tourist described it as 'the best on Tokunoshima' after being brought by a local. Praised for high-quality dishes using seasonal island ingredients. Tabelog review posted in February 2025 confirms current operation.

Business Hours
Mon – Sun18:00-24:00
Regular HolidayIrregular
Phone0997-82-1229Call
Access
Table and private room seating. QR code payment accepted. No credit cards. Dinner only (from 18:00).
7356 1F Kametsu, Tokunoshima-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
MESHI MAP
Izakaya¥¥

Matsuba Ikuto

Rating75SCORE
Popular Dishes
Fresh island fish sashimi
島の鮮魚刺身
Local cuisine (island pork, goat, Ryukyu wild boar)
郷土料理(島豚・山羊・琉球猪)
Island herb dishes
島ハーブ料理
Homemade fruit cocktails
自家製フルーツカクテル
Business Hours
Mon – Sun18:00-24:00
Regular HolidayIrregular
Access
Table and private room seating. QR code payment accepted. No credit cards. Dinner only (from 18:00).
7356 1F Kametsu, Tokunoshima-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima
Phone0997-82-1229
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。
Specific praise from a traveler who was taken there by locals and 'blown away by the food quality.' A genuine farm-to-table izakaya committed to island-raised ingredients (island pork, goat, Ryukyu boar, island herbs).
Listed on the official Tokunoshima Tourism Federation site.
Participated in the Shimaiyu Gourmet Festa.
February 2025 Tabelog review confirms current operation.
QR code payment accepted.
No PR.
75SCORE
What a score of 75 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A stylish and sophisticated izakaya with Ryukyu pine tables and coral stone counter, carefully preparing seasonal island ingredients. Specializes in island pork, goat, Ryukyu wild boar, and island herbs. A guest brought by locals commented: 'I was blown away by the food quality — this is the best on the island.' Wide selection of black sugar shochu and homemade fruit cocktails. QR code payment accepted.

Multiple travel blogs feature it as the place locals take visitors. A tourist described it as 'the best on Tokunoshima' after being brought by a local. Praised for high-quality dishes using seasonal island ingredients. Tabelog review posted in February 2025 confirms current operation.

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