CONTRIBUTED BY ANTHONY CAMINA
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If you are an island adventurer like me, you probably have ventured northward along the scenic and lovely Highway 58. Just before you arrive in Nago proper, you will see a brightly lit restaurant off the side of the road with bright blue letters that spell “Colombin.” Now, I know that this stretch of the road has a plethora of touristy places to eat because of its beauty and the abundance of resorts, but Colombin is a bit different from the others in a few key ways.
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The first thing you notice when you arrive is that there is a whole Spanish galleon/hunting lodge vibe going on with the décor. One could easily imagine themselves eating on the set of a Zorro picture. I get it though, it is the Japanese interpretation of rustic Americana so I just sat back in my ornately carved chair and took it all in.
Aside from the quirkiness of the interior I can say that the food is very western friendly. Here steak is king and there is no shortage of various offerings. There are Okinawa specialties and Japanese-style sets available for anyone who may be looking for local flavors. A favorite dish of ours, that my spouse orders, is the lobster with Agu pork chop. The garlic steak is also very good and most entrees can be ordered as a “set” which includes a delicious cup of corn soup and your choice of rice or focaccia bread.
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Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Phone: 098-052-3895
Payment: Yen Only
Address: 〒905-0025 Okinawa-ken, Nago-shi, Kōki 国道58号線
Directions: Columbin is located just south of the 10 Expressway exit on Highway 58 adjacent to Kise beach.
Coordinates: 26.539223, 127.949322
