Laguna Garden Hotel Okinawa Launches Summer Menus Featuring "Domestic Eel Hitsumabushi" and "Chubar Kaiseki" on June 1
Laguna Garden Hotel in Okinawa has announced its summer promotion starting June 1, featuring seasonal delicacies like domestic eel, wagyu beef, and pike conger, paired with cultural experiences including live Sanshin performances.
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Laguna Garden Hotel (Ginowan City, Okinawa; operated by Laguna Garden Hotel Co., Ltd.) will launch its new summer menu at the Japanese restaurant "Waryu Dining An-non."
The summer lineup features "Domestic Eel Hitsumabushi," allowing guests to enjoy fragrant grilled domestic eel in various styles. Additionally, the "Chubar Kaiseki"—named after the Okinawan word for a "strong person"—features stamina-boosting dishes such as domestic Wagyu steak, seasonal pike conger (Hamo) sashimi, and rice cooked in a clay pot with Japanese pepper (Sancho).
From July 18 to August 31, guests ordering specific menus can also enjoy a self-service buffet of three Okinawa staples: Sea Grapes (Umi-budou), Peanut Tofu (Jimami Tofu), and Mozuku seaweed. These dishes serve as excellent accompaniments to the main meal or as appetizers for beer and sake.
[Domestic Eel Hitsumabushi (June 1 – August 31)]
This dish features domestically sourced eel grilled to a fragrant perfection. Guests are encouraged to enjoy it in three stages: first, savor the natural flavor of the eel; second, add condiments for a different aroma; and finally, pour dashi broth over it for a refreshing finish. Price: ¥6,500 (incl. tax).
[Chubar Kaiseki (June 1 – August 31)]
In Okinawan dialect, "Chubar" refers to someone strong or a champion. This course is designed to provide stamina for the summer heat with a balance of meat and seafood. Price: ¥8,000 (incl. tax).
Course Details:
- Appetizer: Crystal Jelly, Island Leek and Squid with Miso
- Sashimi: Local Tuna, Pike Conger, Flying Fish wrapped in Kelp
- Simmered Dish: Seasonal Braised Fish
- Grilled Dish: Wagyu Steak
- Vinegared Dish: Eel and Cucumber Sunomono
- Side Dish: Deep-fried Pork and Eggplant
- Soup: Red Miso Soup
- Pickles: Three varieties
- Rice: Rice with Japanese Pepper
- Dessert: Matcha Water Yokan with Sweet Red Bean
[Cultural Experience: Sanshin Live Performances]
Starting July 18, live performances of the traditional Okinawan instrument "Sanshin" will be held during dinner on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Guests can enjoy the local melodies alongside their meal.
[Lunch Buffet]
The restaurant also offers a popular lunch buffet featuring all-you-can-eat sushi, tempura, and shabu-shabu, catering to both hotel guests and local residents.
[Facility Overview]
Laguna Garden Hotel is a city-and-resort hotel located near Tropical Beach and the Okinawa Convention Center. It features one of the largest indoor/outdoor pool complexes in the prefecture and offers ocean-view rooms overlooking the East China Sea.
The summer lineup features "Domestic Eel Hitsumabushi," allowing guests to enjoy fragrant grilled domestic eel in various styles. Additionally, the "Chubar Kaiseki"—named after the Okinawan word for a "strong person"—features stamina-boosting dishes such as domestic Wagyu steak, seasonal pike conger (Hamo) sashimi, and rice cooked in a clay pot with Japanese pepper (Sancho).
From July 18 to August 31, guests ordering specific menus can also enjoy a self-service buffet of three Okinawa staples: Sea Grapes (Umi-budou), Peanut Tofu (Jimami Tofu), and Mozuku seaweed. These dishes serve as excellent accompaniments to the main meal or as appetizers for beer and sake.
[Domestic Eel Hitsumabushi (June 1 – August 31)]
This dish features domestically sourced eel grilled to a fragrant perfection. Guests are encouraged to enjoy it in three stages: first, savor the natural flavor of the eel; second, add condiments for a different aroma; and finally, pour dashi broth over it for a refreshing finish. Price: ¥6,500 (incl. tax).
[Chubar Kaiseki (June 1 – August 31)]
In Okinawan dialect, "Chubar" refers to someone strong or a champion. This course is designed to provide stamina for the summer heat with a balance of meat and seafood. Price: ¥8,000 (incl. tax).
Course Details:
- Appetizer: Crystal Jelly, Island Leek and Squid with Miso
- Sashimi: Local Tuna, Pike Conger, Flying Fish wrapped in Kelp
- Simmered Dish: Seasonal Braised Fish
- Grilled Dish: Wagyu Steak
- Vinegared Dish: Eel and Cucumber Sunomono
- Side Dish: Deep-fried Pork and Eggplant
- Soup: Red Miso Soup
- Pickles: Three varieties
- Rice: Rice with Japanese Pepper
- Dessert: Matcha Water Yokan with Sweet Red Bean
[Cultural Experience: Sanshin Live Performances]
Starting July 18, live performances of the traditional Okinawan instrument "Sanshin" will be held during dinner on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Guests can enjoy the local melodies alongside their meal.
[Lunch Buffet]
The restaurant also offers a popular lunch buffet featuring all-you-can-eat sushi, tempura, and shabu-shabu, catering to both hotel guests and local residents.
[Facility Overview]
Laguna Garden Hotel is a city-and-resort hotel located near Tropical Beach and the Okinawa Convention Center. It features one of the largest indoor/outdoor pool complexes in the prefecture and offers ocean-view rooms overlooking the East China Sea.
FAQ
What does the term 'Chubar' mean in the menu name?
It is an Okinawan dialect term meaning 'strong person' or 'champion,' reflecting the stamina-boosting nature of the meal.
When are the live Sanshin performances held?
From July 18 to August 31, performances take place every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday at 18:30 and 19:30.
Is there a special benefit for ordering the Kaiseki or Hitsumabushi?
Yes, from July 18 to August 31, guests ordering these sets can enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet of three Okinawan appetizers: sea grapes, peanut tofu, and mozuku.