Halal Food in Our Favourite Country

In March 2020, we had planned a 2-week trip to Japan but it got cancelled when Covid lockdowns happened. 3 years later, in May 2023, we finally went to Japan. The only difference was that we were accompanied by our 1.5 year old daughter. This was our first long vacation with our daughter and we were not sure how it would be. However, all three of us had an awesome time and we enjoyed every bit of our time in Japan.

In this blog, I will be focusing entirely on the Halal and Muslim-friendly food options that we absolutely enjoyed. We love Japanese food. In fact, it is our most favourite cuisine. Here is a list of all the restaurants that we loved.

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1. Halal Wagyu Yakiniku Gyumon Shibuya

• 🥘Cuisine: Halal Wagyu Yakiniku
• ⭐ Our Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• 🌙 Halal Status: 100% Halal (Certified)
• 🌐 Website: gyumon-group.com
• 📸 Socials: Instagram
• 💰 Budget: ¥4,000–¥8,000 per person

Halal Wagyu Yakiniku Gyumon Shibuya is a 100% Halal restaurant in Tokyo that offers an authentic Wagyu Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) experience. The restaurant is rather small in size so make sure to reserve in-advance. However, the experience of grilling our own Wagyu and having it with the humble side of Sushi rice was an extremely enjoyable experience. The meat quality was superb and the overall service was awesome. This is definitely recommended for people looking for Halal Wagyu and relatively affordable Yakiniku experiences.

2. Ayam-ya Halal Ramen Tokyo

• 🥘Cuisine: Authentic Halal Chicken Ramen
• ⭐ Our Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• 🌙 Halal Status: 100% Halal (Certified)
• 📸 Socials: Instagram
• 💰 Budget: ¥1,000–¥1,800 per person

Ayam-ya Halal Ramen Tokyo is a 100% Halal restaurant in Tokyo that serves authentic Japanese Ramen. We visited this restaurant twice during our time in Tokyo and were extremely satisfied with the experience both times. The restaurant had a digital self-order service that allowed us to quickly make our orders. We ordered their Spicy Tori Ramen Shoyu, Karaage and Fried Gyoza. Everything was extremely delicious and reasonably priced. Do give this place a visit if you are looking for Halal Ramen in Tokyo.

3. Alladin Indo Restaurant

• 🥘Cuisine: Authentic Indian & Kebab
• ⭐ Our Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• 🌙 Halal Status: 100% Halal
• 🌐 Website: tabelog.com/aladdin
• 📸 Socials: Instagram
• 💰 Budget: ¥1,500–¥3,500 per person

Alladin Indo Restaurant is a Halal Indian restaurant at Fujikawaguchiko. We ordered Samosas, Tandoori Mix, Naan, Butter Chicken and Mutton Curry at the restaurant. The prices were extremely reasonable and the food was delicious and authentic. We enjoyed our dining experience at Alladin Indo Restaurant a lot.

4. Fujikawaguchiko Masjid Cafe

We had read extremely good reviews about Fujikawaguchiko’s Halal Cafe and decided to have lunch there. We ordered some wraps and found the food to be extremely delicious. The masjid was beautiful and spacious and had ablution sections for both men and women.

5. Halal Restaurant Naritaya Osaka Minami

• 🥘Cuisine: Halal Ramen & Wagyu
• ⭐ Our Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• 🌙 Halal Status: 100% Halal (Certified)
• 🌐 Website: naniwaya-osaka.com
• 📸 Socials: Instagram
• 💰 Budget: ¥1,200–¥3,500 per person

Halal Restaurant Naritaya Osaka Minami is a 100% Halal Restaurant in Osaka that serves Japanese food. The restaurant was jampacked when we visited and we were happy that we had made a reservation. We ordered their Wagyu Beef Rice Bowl, Spicy Miso Ramen and Spicy Fried Chicken. The food was extremely delicious and we had a really nice dining experience.

6. KARSIYAKA

• 🥘Cuisine: Authentic Turkish & Mediterranean
• ⭐ Our Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
• 🌙 Halal Status: 100% Halal (Certified)
• 🌐 Website: https://karsiyaka.jp/home-english/
• 📸 Socials: Instagram
• 💰 Budget: ¥1,300–¥3,500 per person

KARSIYAKA is a Halal Turkish restaurant in Hiroshima. We ordered Falafel Salad and Ankara Course and found the food to be above average. It was not as delicious as the other food experiences we had especially in comparison to the Halal Japanese Ramen and Yakiniku.

7. Arash’s Kitchen

• 🥘Cuisine: Authentic Persian & Indian
• ⭐ Our Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
• 🌙 Halal Status: 100% Halal (Certified)
• 🌐 Website: arashskitchen.com
• 💰 Budget: ¥1,200–¥4,500 per person

Arash’s Kitchen is a Halal restaurant in Kyoto that serves Persian and Indian food. We had their food delivered to our hotel. We ordered the Arash Kebab Set, Mutton Curry, French Fries and Mast-o-Khiar. The food arrived on time and was still warm when we received it. It tasted good and we recommend it to people looking for Persian and Indian food.

8. SamaSama Indonesian Restaurant Kyoto

• 🥘Cuisine: Authentic Indonesian
• ⭐ Our Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• 🌙 Halal Status: 100% Halal (Certified)
• 📸 Socials: Instagram
• 💰 Budget: ¥1,200–¥3,500 per person

SamaSama Indonesian Restaurant Kyoto served Halal Indonesian food. It was a small restaurant and we were glad to have made reservations in advance. We ordered Chicken Satay, Nasi Goreng Fried Rice with Chicken, Fried Chicken and a Soup Noodle Dish that I do not remember the name of. The food was extremely delicious and one of our most cherished Indonesian food experiences.

9. Halal Ramen Ayam Ya Karasuma Kyoto

• 🥘Cuisine: Authentic Halal Chicken Ramen
• ⭐ Our Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• 🌙 Halal Status: 100% Halal (Certified)
• 📸 Socials: Instagram
• 💰 Budget: ¥1,000–¥2,000 per person

Halal Ramen Ayam Ya Karasuma Kyoto was a 100% Halal Ramen restaurant in Kyoto. We went there during our stay in Kyoto to have lunch. There was a queue outside the restaurant and luckily it was moving quickly. At the restaurant, we ordered Teriyaki Don for our daughter and Spicy Miso Ramen for ourselves. Both dishes were delicious but the ramen was just divine. We could not get enough of the flavour although it was extremely spicy. We would have returned to the restaurant if our stay at Kyoto was longer. This place is definitely recommended to Spicy Halal Ramen fans.

10. 7-ELEVEN Gems

We regularly found ourselves at the 7-ELEVEN when searching for a quick bite or lunch while travelling. We always translated the Japanese ingredients into English to check if there were any non-Halal ingredients or cross contamination. Our top favourite thing to get at 7-ELEVEN was three different types of fish Onigiri. We still struggle to get over how perfect those humble onigiris tasted. We also regularly bought the Fish Burger and Prawn Burger there and always found it to be delicious. For sweets, we liked getting Melonpan, Castella, Souffle Style Cheesecake and Pancakes. We always carried extra sweets in our bags to serve as a quick snack when we were running late. If you are in Japan, 7-ELEVEN is your best friend.

11. ASAKUSA SUSHI KEN

• 🥘Cuisine: Authentic Halal Sushi
• ⭐ Our Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• 🌙 Halal Status: 100% Halal (Certified)
• 🌐 Website: asakusa-sushiken.com
• 📸 Socials: Instagram
• 💰 Budget: ¥2,000–¥6,000 per person

ASAKUSA SUSHI KEN is the first ever Halal certified Sushi restaurant in Japan. We love sushi and were looking forward to trying this restaurant during our visit. It is almost compulsory to make reservations as it is very popular amongst Muslims. We ordered ‘Tuna & Salmon Sushi’ and some single items. The taste was divine and we were thrown off by the creaminess of the fatty tuna sushi. This is definitely a must-visit for Sushi lovers.

12. Moses Kebab AKIBA Sta.

• 🥘Cuisine: Authentic Turkish & Doner Kebab
• ⭐ Our Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• 🌙 Halal Status: 100% Halal
• 🌐 Website: moseskebab.shop
• 💰 Budget: ¥600–¥1,500 per person

Moses Kebab is a Halal Kebab shop in Akihabara. We visited the place to have lunch during our exploration of Akihabara. We ordered Doner Kebab and Long Potato. The food arrived very quickly and seating was available upstairs. The food was delicious and it is definitely recommended if you are looking for a quick bite.

13. Halal Wagyu Yakiniku Panga

• 🥘Cuisine: Halal Wagyu Yakiniku
• ⭐ Our Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• 🌙 Halal Status: 100% Halal (Certified)
• 🌐 Website:https://www.wagyu-panga.jp/
• 📸 Socials: Instagram
• 💰 Budget: ¥5,000–¥10,000 per person

Halal Wagyu Yakiniku Panga is a 100% Halal restaurant in Tokyo. We had to make a reservation in-advance and while the prices were high, it was all worth it given the high quality Wagyu. We ordered the Wagyu Premium Set, Rice and Bibimbap. The Bibimbap was for our daughter and she loved it. The Wagyu Premium Set contained multiple different meat and steak cuts and we were thrilled to try them all. The Wagyu was just perfect and we kept on going back for more until we were completely full. The meal we had at this restaurant is still one of our favourite moments in Japan.

14. Kineya Mugimaru Narita International Airport 1T

• 🥘Cuisine: Authentic Homemade Udon
• ⭐ Our Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• 🌙 Halal Status: 100% Halal (Kitchen Certified)
• 🌐 Website: gourmet-kineya.co.jp
• 💰 Budget: ¥600–¥1,500 per person

Kineya Mugimaru is a Halal restaurant located at Terminal 1 of Narita International Airport. we had a meal at Kineya Mugimaru before boarding our return flight. We ordered Udon Noodles with Beef and Tempura. The noodles were delicious and the broth was extremely light for the stomach. It was the perfect meal before a long flight. Do visit this place if you are in Terminal 1 of Narita International Airport.

Final Remarks

Our 2 weeks in Japan were just heavenly. It was a culinary experience that we have still not forgotten. From the 7-Eleven onigiris to the intricate ramens and wagyu platters, everything was just perfect. Japan is extremely Muslim-friendly and there are plenty of Halal food options available if you research well. So, take that trip to Japan and enjoy.

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