A truly good meal

Ukishima Garden in downtown Naha, Okinawa, has launched a range of stunning boxed meals designed for event attendees, in response to the rising number of South-east Asian and European visitors with dietary needs.

Ukishima Garden in downtown Naha, Okinawa, has launched a range of stunning boxed meals designed for event attendees, in response to the rising number of South-east Asian and European visitors with dietary needs.

Building on the menu of traditional Okinawan favourites using vegetables and grains, these Japanese bentos are vegan, organic and contain no genetically modified organisms or MSG. The locally-sourced vegetables are from community-supported agriculture programmes, while the rice comes from paddy fields that have been pesticide-free for more than three decades.

All meals are halal- and kosher-certified and suitable for Buddhist vegetarians who cannot consume allium vegetables such as onion, garlic and leek. Chefs can also create gluten-free options and cater to people with specific food allergies upon request.

There are three meal types, all of which are seasonal. The ¥1,300 (US$11.90) box offers taco rice made with speciality island tofu, and two side dishes. The ¥2,300 box includes croquettes made from rice cake flour and millet, eight varieties of vegetables, and meatballs. Diners who purchase the ¥4,000 box will get to nosh on several of the above-mentioned dishes, a hamburger made from millet, vegetable sushi and traditional sweets.

The goodness continues, as every beautifully-presented meal is packaged without single-use plastic, making it a great option for organisers seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. 

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