Dining experience at iI Gastro Sara in Onna, Okinawa Japan

iI Gastro Sara

iI Gastro Sara, contributed by Jenifer G.

Initial Impressions

iI Gastro Sara, in Onna, Okinawa Japan, is excellent for a date night, girls’ night out, visiting friends, special occasion or for a foodie. There are so many restaurants on Okinawa and when I come across one that really distinguish itself, I have to rave about it.

I went there with a couple of girlfriends and was blown away by the decor and layout of the restaurant. The entrance is setup like a boutique storefront with local items for sale and the kitchen is open air which promotes confidence in the preparation of dishes. The open dinning room has rustic elegance with French-Japanese fusion ambiance and attention to the finest details. In addition to the interior is the hillside location which provides an expansive view of Onna Bay making it the perfect sunset location. Seems like the large patio was not setup for dining when we visited due to weather, but it appears they serve outdoors when it is warm.

The food

iI Gastro Sara offers a la carte, and they offer impressive set menu options as well. You can select the chef and scale of your set course furthermore they will personalize each dish for you. Prices range from 3000-8000 yen and seems to be inline with the quality of food you receive. If you are requesting a set course, call ahead, speak to the staff and let them know which set course you would like.

We ordered a set course for 3000 yen and they offered excellent vegetarian options for my friend. The friendly staff served us fresh baked bread and we chose from several options for each of our three courses. Menu options are updated every couple of weeks to feature fresh, local ingredients and new dishes. Food is display is especially relevant since its professionally and beautifully displayed like a work of art. Their staff are gracious, knowledgeable, spoke English well, and the menu is easy to read. The service was among the best we have had on Okinawa hence my feeling tha this is among the top tiered dining experiences on the Island.

I highly recommend iI Gastro Sara !