Due to the pandemic, this summer’s plans have all been canceled. But we still found ways not to waste our summer away. The last two weeks of summer 2020, we can finally meet up with friends, that made me extremely happy!

細數這個夏天，雖然大部分時間飽受疫情影響，團聚活動通通取消，但我們還是找到一些方法沒白白度過。2020夏天最後兩週，我們終於能和朋友相聚了，心情覺得特別開心。

百年古家大家 | Ufuya

http://ufuya.com/lunch/
〒905-0004 Okinawa, Nago, Nakayama, ９０

We came here to celebrate my friend W’s birthday! Thank you for inviting me to have my favorite food, hotpot, on your birthday! We ordered Ishigaki beef and Agu pork hotpot! The soup base was rich, meat quality top notch, and surprisingly big portions!

親愛的朋友W生日快樂，感謝讓我我這火鍋控在你生日這天終於吃到大家的石垣牛和沖繩阿古豬火鍋了！湯頭超濃郁，肉質沒話講，而且份量意外多！我們都是吃飽飽回家，阿古豬真好吃！

Little Greek Kitchen

http://littlegreekkitchen.com/
1189-3 Nagahama, Yomitan, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0324

Last week we talked about three outdoor dining restaurants for lunch, this was our first choice. I fell in love with this restaurant after my first meal here. The view and Mediterranean food in Okinawa are quite the gem. I will definitely come back here. You must make reservation through Facebook!

上週文章提到我們找了三家餐廳才能坐下來吃午餐，這裡就是我們原先計畫的午餐地點。用餐後我已經深深愛上這裡，超強景色配上難得在沖繩有好吃地中海食物，我一定會再回來的！切記，這裡是預約制，在Facebook上能訂位！

HYGGE

Japan 2-23-1 ２３, 23 Oyama, Ginowan, Okinawa 901-2223
https://hyggeokinawa.shopinfo.jp/

Compared to regular donuts, these are less sweet and even less fluffy than Eggos. Genmai donut is gluten-free, and is made from Genmai flour and Okinawan grains. A healthier alternative, but will not satisfy your craving for donuts. Check out our ratings for them on Instagram!

與其叫甜甜圈，我覺得比較像較不甜且比較不蓬鬆的Eggos。玄米甜甜圈是無麩質，使用國產玄米粉和沖繩穀類做成。比起傳統甜甜圈，這HYGGE donuts健康許多，但我們想吃甜食的胃有點沒被滿足到，但還是值得試一下。我們在Instagram上有評分喔！

Pipeline Coffee

2 Chome-23-1 Oyama, Ginowan, Okinawa 901-2223

Mexican restaurant in Okinawa, gan-ba-de-ne! Next to HYGGE, we spotted it when we were getting donuts. We didn’t hold out much hope initially, we’ve been let down by Mexican restaurants too many times. But it does have outdoor covered seating that complies with current dining restrictions!

在沖繩的墨西哥餐廳，請加油一點好嗎！在HYGGE隔壁的墨西哥餐廳是我們在買甜甜圈時看到的，那時我們沒抱太大希望，畢竟去了幾家墨西哥餐廳都不是特別滿意。但這裡有室外且遮陽的用餐地方，符合現在的疫情規定！

Ittoman Fish Market

〒901-0306 Okinawa, Itoman, Nishizakicho, 4 Chome−１９

Got up early to get breakfast here. It reminds of the seafood spread that my mom used to made me for breakfast! Oyster, sea urchin, squid soup, and luminous shellfish, oh what a glorious breakfast! Their luminous shellfish is cheaper than the fish market near Kokusai street!

一早就來這吃早餐，讓我想起以前我媽也會準備一桌海鮮當早餐！生蠔、海膽、墨魚湯、夜光貝...這早餐也太豐盛了吧！各位，這裡的夜光貝比那霸國際通附近的海產市場便宜！

Hope you like this week’s restaurant review, don’t forget to check my Instagram Japanese food review videos .

希望你們能喜歡這週的餐廳介紹，別忘了到我的Instagram看食物評比影片！我們下週見！

Another sunny morning followed by stormy afternoon here in Okinawa. Many outdoor activities were therefore cancelled. We decided last minute to go to the aquarium instead. The aquarium was closed for two weeks due to COVID-19 (now reopened). There’s visibly less tourists there. Hopefully coronavirus situation resolved soon and Okinawa can return back to normal. At the same time I hope everyone stays healthy.

又是一個早上天空超美，下午突然暴雨的沖繩週末。當然許多下午室外活動全部取消，改去水族館賞鯨看書。水族館也因COVID-19會關閉兩個禮拜（已恢復正常），遊客明顯減少許多。希望Coronavirus能快點結束，讓沖繩恢復正常運作，也希望大家身體健康。

Ufuya | 百年古家大家

This restaurant has been on my list for some time, I even noted reservation is needed. Instead we came here on a whim and set our mind on waiting in line. But due to decreased tourism, we only waited for 5 minutes, and we even got to choose our seats. We ordered Okinawa Agu Pork Tonkatsu, little did we know it’s a fan favorite. Next time we come I want to order the hot pot!

這是一家在清單上很久的餐廳，特別註上需訂位。明治時期建築，一家充滿歷史的餐廳。我們臨時決定來這吃飯，我們想發揮盲從夫婦精神直接現場等！但近期遊客明顯減少，等待時間只要五分鐘，人少到還能選位置。沒做好功課的我們點了沖繩阿古豬排，之後才知道遊客多時這炸豬排很容易賣光。下次我們想晚上來這吃火鍋（我的最愛！）

Bloom Coffee

Have vegan dessert option! Bloom Coffee is surrounded by greenery. Perfect for Sunday afternoon with a friend or two, and just enjoy Okinawa sunshine. This day, UN had 12-hour duty, so my friend and I spent our Sunday after church chatting. Relaxing vibes, occasionally had roast coffee bean aroma.

有全素甜點！一家被綠色植物圍繞的咖啡店，入春第一個和朋友週末來這吸收點正能量！進店裡馬上聞到整間店充滿烘培咖啡豆的香氣，連我平時不喝咖啡都點杯蜂蜜咖啡來品嚐一下。

This COVID-19 pandemic made people feel like it’s end of the world. Although Okinawa hasn’t seen everyone line up to clear the shelves of daily essentials, the pictures and posts on social media showing empty shelves in supermarket and grocery stores worry me. Some of my friends said New York feels like a ghost town. Even our old church has switched to online service. This weighs heavy on my heart but we still need to stay positive, take necessary precautions, and stay healthy through this critical time!

我和UN說最近疫情讓世界末日感極重，雖然沖繩目前沒有大家排隊買民生用品的狀態，但看到大家在社群網站貼文排隊進超市和商店架上已空，紐約朋友們說曼哈頓像空城的狀態，連以前去的教會都開始以線上方式聽講道，覺得沈重但必須樂觀有盼望才不會被打敗啊！