"This one here is so good!" said the 162nd runner, Miho Akamatsu.
This column introduces recommended "nmasaa (delicious)" restaurants. Miho Akamatsu took over from Ayumi Hamaoka, the 161st runner. The restaurant she will introduce is "niginigi," which serves delicious onigiri lunches. Akamatsu is a florist who runs "Mano Flowers & Garden" in Okawa, Ishigaki City.
"I've been coming to this restaurant since it was Parlor Sango, before it became niginigi. I love the gentle flavor that reminds me of a mother's cooking. I often come here when I'm busy and can't cook for myself, or when I want to have a leisurely lunch. I also recommend their takeout rice ball bento."
Stewed hamburger lunch (1 rice ball, 2 side dishes, 2 salads, pickles, miso soup)
Owner Michiru Shinzaki (left) and staff member Yaeko Nakayama (right)
"The rice balls in our shop are made with rice grown by my parents in my hometown, Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Take-out rice ball bento boxes can be ordered by phone or LINE. We also have a tatami room, so it's safe for customers with small children (Shop Owner, Mr. Shinzaki)."
Who will Akamatsu take over from in the next issue? Stay tuned!
SHOP INFO
Niginigi
413 Tonoshiro, Ishigaki City ☎: 0980-87-9058
Hours: Lunch 11:30-16:00 (last orders 15:00)
Closed: Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and irregular holidays
SHOP INFO
Mano Flowers & Garden
351-4 Okawa, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
☎：0980-83-9210
