Chinen Shokai

Do not let the ordinary supermarket exterior fool you. Chinen Shokai is famous across Ishigaki Island for its Oni-Sasami, a hefty chicken breast layered over a rice ball that has become a local soul food institution. Locals and visitors alike line up for these freshly made, protein-packed snacks that cost around 300 yen each. Grab one (or two) for a beach picnic or ferry ride. The shop also stocks local snacks and drinks that make good edible souvenirs.