This place specializes in traditional Okinawan Buku-Buku tea. The unique foamy texture and local flavors let you enjoy both the taste and the history of Okinawa at the same time. The café is simple yet cozy, and they serve local snacks too. Perfect for travelers who love to take it slow or anyone wanting to experience something special from Okinawa. Sit down, have a cup of tea, and feel time slow down—super relaxing. Highly recommended!
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UCHINA CAFÉ BUKU-BUKU
Finished with unforgettable fluffy foam! An undoubtedly insta-worthy traditional café.
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Yachimun Street in Nago is the spot to find oodles of shops selling Yachimun, an authentic Okinawan baked treat. Smack dab in the middle you’ll find Uchina Café Buku-Buku.
The hot item to try here is Buku-buku-cha, topped with fluffy white foam. It’s said to have roots dating as far based as the Ryukyu Dynasty Days. It’s also known as “fuku-fuku-cha” or “lucky tea”, brought on for birthday celebrations and more. It’s made with white rice, brown rice and sanpin tea, whipped up with a banboo whisk into a smooth and aromatic flavor. You can drink the foam and tea together, take a spoon to the foam top, or enjoy it any which way.
From the eclectic Yachimun Cup to the organic coffee made with your selected favorite, to a golden latte made with turmeric, ginger and sugar cane powder mixed with milk, there’s plenty of unique drinks to try.
Inside the café you’ll find a gallery space, selling glasses made with Ryukyu glass and other yachimun dishware made by local artisans.
Highlights
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Authentic Okinawan “Buku-Buku-cha” awaits at this café along Yachimun Street.
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You can pick your favorite cup for your coffee.
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The café keeps a gallery that displays artisan-made dishware.
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Buku-Buku-cha comes with a Ryukyu-gashi, Okinawan sweets.
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A space bathed in natural light and a warm wood interior.
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Dishware in the gallery are available to buy.
Official FAQs
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
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English menu is available but it does not include pictures.
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Do you serve vegetarian menus?
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Vegetarian/Vegan options are not available.
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Can I take photos of the food, etc.?
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Yes.
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Do you have plugs for charging devices?
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Yes.
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Can I get take-out?
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Sorry, it is not available.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- うちなー茶屋ぶくぶく
- Postal Code
- 902-0065
- Address
- 1-22-35 Tsuboya, Naha City, Okinawa
- Telephone
- 098-943-4811
- Closed
- Tuesdays
- Business Hours
- 11:00am - 6:00pm(L.O.5:30pm)
- Budget
- 1,000yen - 2,000yen
- Directions
- 10 min. walk from Yui Rail Makishi Station.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)