Arin Krin “The Garlic House” | Okinawa, Japan

7 Feb

Calling all you crazy garlic fans out there. 3610 220x140 Arin Krin SIgn (Medium) Arin Krin The Garlic House | Okinawa, Japan If you been on Okinawa for longer than a month, you have probably heard about “The Garlic House” or Arin Krin located south near Naha. Surprisingly enough, my wife and I have never been and decided that after nearly three years of living here we would check out what all the hype was about.

The drive from the Kadena area is fairly simple, just head south on HWY 58 towards Naha until you see an odd building with garlic characters all over it. If you have been to Naha, you have passed this thing a million times! We have heard from so many people that this was a great restaurant over the years, so we made sure to call and make reservations.

My main fuss with Arin Krin is the fact that they only have about 3 or 4 parking spaces available for their patrons. I would imagine that parking is definitely an issue for everyone that eats there. My wife and I actually parked up the road at a MOS burger. 3612 220x140 Garlic Mushroom Pasta (Medium) Arin Krin The Garlic House | Okinawa, Japan We figured that they wouldn’t mind at all, haha.

We arrived at 7 p.m. and the place seemed fairly busy. It was a Friday night, so we expected it. The staff spoke English and we were seated immediately. The menu was somewhat intimidating at first because it had so much to offer (no pictures though). I love pictures!

There were plenty of items to choose from which all ranged from ¥300 – ¥1000. We ordered garlic pizza, deep fried shrimp with garlic cheese sauce, garlic mushroom pasta, and deep fried mash potatoes in cheese. The portions are not “super mega American sized” so I would suggest ordering a variety of dishes and having a taste test of everything. 3613 220x140 Garlic Pizza (Medium) Arin Krin The Garlic House | Okinawa, Japan We ordered and our food was out to our table in no time at all.

I really enjoyed all of the dishes except the deep fried mash potatoes in cheese. The texture just wasn’t working for me. However, the garlic pizza was probably the grand prize winner of the night. We will definitely be back to get our hands on the garlic pizza again.

Our total bill after four dishes and a glass of wine was just under ¥3000. Not too shabby! 3611 220x140 Deep Fried Potatoe (Medium) Arin Krin The Garlic House | Okinawa, Japan

One small bit of advice I would offer is not taking someone here for a  first date unless you plan on bringing some heavy duty mints or chewing gum.

My wife and I will have to check it out a couple more times before we leave the island for sure.

Let me know if this helps at all. Also, if you have any favorite dishes or parking tips…leave a comment and let me know.

Helpful Information

  • Food Prices: Everything on the menu was under ¥1000
  • English Menu: Yes
  • Seating: Indoor
  • Payment Options: Yen/Dollar/ Credit card accepted

    • Hours/Phone

    Hours: 5:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

    Phone: 098 877-3971

    Location/Directions

    Location: 1-9-11 Makiminato. Urasoe-City Okinawa, Japan 901-2131

    Directions: Arin Krin (The Garlic House) is located right off of HWY 58 heading south towards Naha. From the Kadena area, you will pass Camp Foster and continue heading towards Naha. When you reach the Urasoe area, make sure to stay to the left and not get on the bridge. Arin Krin will be a building right after Autobacs on the left hand side. It is across the street from a massive Pachinko stadium. The building will have creative garlic characters all over it. Hope this helps!!

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    12 Responses to “Arin Krin “The Garlic House” | Okinawa, Japan”

    1. Tom 07. Feb, 2009 at 2:13 pm #

      I love the Garlic House. That place has some of the best Garlic Foods! Just thinking about it is making me hungry.

    2. thai 07. Feb, 2009 at 3:53 pm #

      way to not go to the Garlic House until you’re LEAVING the island. wow. at least you finally discovered the AWESOME.

    3. Jay 07. Feb, 2009 at 4:43 pm #

      thai,
      I cant believe it took me this long to finally go and check it out! It’s pretty sad, I know.

    4. Chris 10. Feb, 2009 at 3:48 pm #

      I swear you have been there before now… had to of been there…

    5. Jay 10. Feb, 2009 at 5:11 pm #

      Something always came up when it was time to go and check this place out. It took me nearly three years to try it!

    6. Carl 10. Feb, 2009 at 9:38 pm #

      I STILL CAN’T BELIEVE YOU HAD NEVER WENT THERE UNTIL NOW.

    7. John 21. Feb, 2009 at 9:41 am #

      I have not eaten there yet….it’s right down the road, maybe I should LOL.

    8. Jay 21. Feb, 2009 at 4:01 pm #

      John,
      I don’t feel so bad now that you mention not going there either…haha. You should get it out for sure when you get a chance!

    9. Janette 02. Mar, 2009 at 7:11 am #

      Wow my son took me there last year and I could not get enough of the garlic spinach. Anyone know what the ingredients are other than the garlic and spinach.

    10. Jay 02. Mar, 2009 at 4:57 pm #

      Janette,
      I didnt try the garlic spinach….but I will try and do some undercover work and let you know what I find out!

    11. Tee 05. Sep, 2009 at 12:15 pm #

      We always park at the Pinchinko/McDonald’s building directly across the street. There is a parking garage there.

    12. Amanda 04. Jun, 2010 at 10:59 pm #

      I so miss you Arin Krin. I will be back soon. Your wonderful garlic pizza and cheesy eggplant spaghetti. I will see you again I promise.
      P.S. We use to go during the week and not near a military payday. (It cuts back on Americans being there and more parking available.)

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