Best Halal Restaurants In Tokyo, Japan
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10.) Tokyo Chinese Muslim Restaurant
Just a three-minute walk from Kinshicho, this is first ever halal Chinese restaurant in the city, the Tokyo Chinese Muslim Restaurant. Here expect the highest quality of halal food as it is prepared by their in-house Muslim chef. They don’t have serve pork and everything else is made by beef sourced from a halal-certified American company and a halal butcher in Saitama. They even have a small prayer room where guests are welcome to pray before or after their meals. The restaurant serves alcohol but is not in the menu. Feel free to ask their friendly staff though.
9.) Naritaya Asakusa
Another notable halal ramen shop is the Naritaya Asakusa. This halal-certified ramen shop in Asakusa is for everyone (including Muslims) to enjoy authentic ramen without worrying. At the front door of the shop, you’ll already notice their halal certificate as they are proud to be certified by the Japan Islamic Trust. One can order their food through their easy-to-use ticket machine. There is also a prayer room on the second floor that guests are welcome to use. Just inform the staff if you when you would like to pray so they know when to serve your food.
8.) Honolu Ebisu
So you like Ramen but want it halal? This place got you covered. Go to Honolu Ebisu, one of the most popular halal ramen restaurants in Tokyo. This lovely restaurant has a Muslim-friendly menu waiting for you. They serve ramen, gyoza, and even takoyaki. Located just seven minutes from Ebisu Station on foot, it should be easy to spot. They also provide free WiFi connection for those who need to use the internet. Taking pictures and sharing them on social media are also allowed and welcome.
7.) Origami Asakusa
The thing about Origami Asakusa is that their food not only look good (enough for pictures) but it also tastes good. That and the fact that the restaurant is also inclusive that even Muslims can enjoy their authentic Japanese cuisine without worrying. They have a specific kitchen for preparing the halal food which is prepared by their Muslim staff. They also have a prayer room and a facility for Wudu. Should you be seeing your friends or holding meetings and events, they also have a private room for those special occasions.
6.) Halal Cafe & Sushi Akasaka Saryo Ouka
If you’re looking for the best of both worlds, then come to the first ever halal Japanese-style cafe in Tokyo, the Halal Cafe & Sushi Akasaka Saryo Ouka. This lovely cafe serves the highest quality halal sushi, Wagyu Beef, and Japanese confectionery (such as anmitsu, pancake, and dainagon) in the city. There is no alcohol and no animal materials used in the food as they guarantee everything to be 100% halal. It is strategically located just seven minutes away from Tokyo Metro Tameike-Sanou station and even has a praying room which customers are welcome to use.
5.) Tentei
Go crazy on tempura, fish, and their other halal dishes in Tentei. This restaurant is highly recommended for the traveling foodie. Here the food is fresh and not oily, unlike your ordinary tempura dishes. Each order is respectively chosen and fried in front of you so you know it is clean and of quality. The staff are also very friendly and accommodating in case you have special requests for your food.
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