Best Halal Food in Japan: Muslim-Friendly Restaurants, Ramen and Travel Food Map
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Summary: This Japan halal food map gathers Muslim-friendly restaurants, ramen, travel food stops, and practical halal dining notes for readers planning food-focused trips in Japan.
You can find halal restaurants in almost every Japanese city. Halal food in Japan is mostly Indian-Pakistani and Turkish cuisine. There are also Japanese restaurants run by local Muslims, noodle shops run by Hui Muslims from Northwest China, and of course, Xinjiang restaurants.
1. Mount Fuji Indian Cuisine
This is an Indian restaurant very close to Lake Kawaguchi. Note that Mount Fuji is a fair distance from Fuji City, so be careful not to get them mixed up when searching on a map.
Address: Google Maps does not work well in China. I suggest using Google Maps to search for "インドレストラン" once you arrive at the foot of Mount Fuji.
2. Niku no Hanamasa Tsukuba Branch
This store is in Tsukuba, a science city in Ibaraki Prefecture. There are many Muslims here, and you can buy halal meat at this supermarket. This is the halal chicken my Japanese friend bought. My friend specifically prepared a home-cooked Japanese meal for me using halal ingredients.
If you want to eat this, make a Japanese friend to cook it for you.
Address: 305-0834 309-7 Teshirogi, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Website: http://www.hanamasa.co.jp/shop/index_en.html
2. Tokyo Indian-Pakistani Cuisine
Many Indian-Pakistani restaurants in Tokyo are halal. For Muslims abroad, Indian-Pakistani food is like ramen for Muslims in China. When you are in a strange country and cannot find a halal restaurant, try searching for an Indian-Pakistani or Turkish restaurant. These are very likely to be halal.
Address: 4-chome, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
3. Sumiyakiya Nishi-Azabu Main Store
Grilled meat is also a popular way to eat in Japan.
The diners inside look like they are from the Middle East.
Complimentary kimchi.
The most reassuring thing about eating in Japan is that the ingredients are guaranteed to be fresh.
This is a bit like a combination of scallion pancake (cong huabing) and grilled cornmeal bun (wo tou).
The meat is marinated.
This is the grilled lamb, served directly. It is rare to find lamb in Japan.
Address: 3-20-16 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
4. Kebab
Turkish kebab is a type of fast food that students studying abroad are familiar with; it is convenient and delicious. The server at this shop is Turkish, but he calls out in Japanese. It felt strange to hear a white face speaking Japanese for the first time.
Maybe I was just hungry, but I ate two in one go. Turkish kebab (doner kebab) has saved the stomachs of so many international students.
Address: Ueno Shopping Street, Taito Ward, Tokyo.
5. Yokohama: Kissho Wagyu Hot Pot.
I actually found halal Japanese Wagyu beef in Yokohama. I have to thank Sister Amina for the treat, or I would have missed out on such delicious food.
Kissho Wagyu beef with clear marbling.
Fresh vegetables. The types of vegetables here are the same as in China.
The Japanese people are experts at eating raw food, so sashimi is naturally a must.
Don't let the small portion size fool you; this dessert is made with great care. Japan has the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the world, which shows the deep culinary skill of the Japanese. To the average diner, dishes at Michelin restaurants might look plain, but the selection of ingredients and the processing methods reflect years of the chef's hard work.
This is a screenshot of the website. Remember to call and book in advance so the shop can prepare fresh halal Wagyu beef.
Address:
Landmark Plaza 5F, 2-2-1 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Website: www.kioicho-kissho.com/yokohama/menu/index.html
6. Kerimu Xinjiang Restaurant.
This is a Xinjiang restaurant that every Xinjiang person coming to Japan must visit. The owner is a Uyghur from Northern Xinjiang, and his whole family has immigrated to Japan.
The server is also a Uyghur girl.
The taste of the grilled meat is not much different from what you get in Xinjiang.
The mung bean jelly (liangfen) has been modified. Japanese people cannot eat food that is too spicy, while Xinjiang-style cold noodles (liangpi) are usually spicier.
I was surprised to find dumplings (jiaozi) at a Xinjiang restaurant in Tokyo.
The hand-pulled noodles (latiaozi) have been Japanized. The portion is half of what you get in Xinjiang, but the taste remains the same.
Address: 1F Nishi-Shinjuku Bar Building, 3-15-8-103 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo.
There are many more halal restaurants in Tokyo, but I only chose to feature the ones I took photos of. Therefore, the following two restaurants do not have pictures, but here are some specialty restaurants that friends have visited:
7. Mongolian Meat Pie.
Address: 5F, Shinto Building, 2-14-7 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.
8. Japanese ramen
Address: 1-11-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.
Website: http://www.m-ouka.jp/sp/access/index.html
9. Iftar meal
My time in Japan happened to coincide with the holy month of Ramadan, when mosques in Tokyo prepare iftar meals for fellow Muslims (dosti).
This is Indian-Pakistani style rice pilaf (biryani). Pakistanis eat it with their hands, but I prefer a spoon. When traveling, I first find the local mosque to get information about halal restaurants. You can find mosques easily on Google Maps.
Address: Tokyo Okachimachi Mosque, Tokyo Camii.
10. Nagoya: Asian cuisine
Asian means Asian, but this place actually serves South Asian flavors. The servers are from Nepal.
Influenced by Japanese habits, restaurants in Japan are kept very clean and tidy.
The Nepali brother spoke English with a heavy accent. I couldn't tell where he was from for a long time, until he said his country is between China and India, and then it clicked.
He knew I was from China and asked if I wanted to eat momo. I was confused, so he brought a picture from the back, and I realized they call dumplings momo.
Fresh vegetable salad. Foreigners like to eat raw vegetables. Right, I am a foreigner in Japan too...
This is a set meal. Ordering a set at a South Asian restaurant usually means getting these items: a soup, a beef or chicken dish, a flatbread (naan), and a bowl of rice.
11. Osaka Mosque
A Pakistani man I met at the mosque brought me to a halal restaurant across the street.
This is a mango milkshake (lassi) a fellow Muslim (dosti) gave me.
As usual, I had a set meal. The rice here is very fragrant; the quality of Japanese rice is excellent.
A very small vegetable salad. Portions in Japan are quite small, which is fine because it prevents waste.
Address: Opposite Osaka Mosque, right next door (Baidu Maps is not convenient, and Google is blocked, but you can use Google Maps once you are in Japan).
12. Kyoto: Turkish restaurant
I followed Google Maps to find this Turkish restaurant in downtown Kyoto.
The upstairs area is decorated in a Turkish style.
The shop is very clean and tidy.
The dishes are served in order, starting with cold appetizers.
Next comes the creamy soup.
I ordered a piece of baked flatbread (naan) as the main staple, as is customary.
Turkish and Middle Eastern grilled meats are served with roasted tomatoes and green peppers to cut through the richness.
Dessert is served after the meal.
Turkish coffee is very famous. European coffee culture originated in Africa and spread to the West through the Ottoman Empire.
Address: Once you arrive in Kyoto, search for "トルコ" on Google Maps.
13. Genghis Khan barbecue (jingjisihan kaorou)
A Japanese friend introduced me to this barbecue restaurant run by a Japanese Muslim. It is said they sell halal food, but I have not eaten there yet.
If you are interested in trying it, please remember to come back and share your thoughts with me.
Address: 3-19-6 Kandatsuchuo, Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture 300-0011 (3 minutes by car from JR Joban Line Kandatsu Station).
Website: http://www.hitsujinokoya.jp/info/index.html
Summary: This Japan halal food map gathers Muslim-friendly restaurants, ramen, travel food stops, and practical halal dining notes for readers planning food-focused trips in Japan.
You can find halal restaurants in almost every Japanese city. Halal food in Japan is mostly Indian-Pakistani and Turkish cuisine. There are also Japanese restaurants run by local Muslims, noodle shops run by Hui Muslims from Northwest China, and of course, Xinjiang restaurants.
1. Mount Fuji Indian Cuisine
This is an Indian restaurant very close to Lake Kawaguchi. Note that Mount Fuji is a fair distance from Fuji City, so be careful not to get them mixed up when searching on a map.
Address: Google Maps does not work well in China. I suggest using Google Maps to search for "インドレストラン" once you arrive at the foot of Mount Fuji.
2. Niku no Hanamasa Tsukuba Branch
This store is in Tsukuba, a science city in Ibaraki Prefecture. There are many Muslims here, and you can buy halal meat at this supermarket. This is the halal chicken my Japanese friend bought. My friend specifically prepared a home-cooked Japanese meal for me using halal ingredients.
If you want to eat this, make a Japanese friend to cook it for you.
Address: 305-0834 309-7 Teshirogi, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Website: http://www.hanamasa.co.jp/shop/index_en.html
2. Tokyo Indian-Pakistani Cuisine
Many Indian-Pakistani restaurants in Tokyo are halal. For Muslims abroad, Indian-Pakistani food is like ramen for Muslims in China. When you are in a strange country and cannot find a halal restaurant, try searching for an Indian-Pakistani or Turkish restaurant. These are very likely to be halal.
Address: 4-chome, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
3. Sumiyakiya Nishi-Azabu Main Store
Grilled meat is also a popular way to eat in Japan.
The diners inside look like they are from the Middle East.
Complimentary kimchi.
The most reassuring thing about eating in Japan is that the ingredients are guaranteed to be fresh.
This is a bit like a combination of scallion pancake (cong huabing) and grilled cornmeal bun (wo tou).
The meat is marinated.
This is the grilled lamb, served directly. It is rare to find lamb in Japan.
Address: 3-20-16 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
4. Kebab
Turkish kebab is a type of fast food that students studying abroad are familiar with; it is convenient and delicious. The server at this shop is Turkish, but he calls out in Japanese. It felt strange to hear a white face speaking Japanese for the first time.
Maybe I was just hungry, but I ate two in one go. Turkish kebab (doner kebab) has saved the stomachs of so many international students.
Address: Ueno Shopping Street, Taito Ward, Tokyo.
5. Yokohama: Kissho Wagyu Hot Pot.
I actually found halal Japanese Wagyu beef in Yokohama. I have to thank Sister Amina for the treat, or I would have missed out on such delicious food.
Kissho Wagyu beef with clear marbling.
Fresh vegetables. The types of vegetables here are the same as in China.
The Japanese people are experts at eating raw food, so sashimi is naturally a must.
Don't let the small portion size fool you; this dessert is made with great care. Japan has the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the world, which shows the deep culinary skill of the Japanese. To the average diner, dishes at Michelin restaurants might look plain, but the selection of ingredients and the processing methods reflect years of the chef's hard work.
This is a screenshot of the website. Remember to call and book in advance so the shop can prepare fresh halal Wagyu beef.
Address:
Landmark Plaza 5F, 2-2-1 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Website: www.kioicho-kissho.com/yokohama/menu/index.html
6. Kerimu Xinjiang Restaurant.
This is a Xinjiang restaurant that every Xinjiang person coming to Japan must visit. The owner is a Uyghur from Northern Xinjiang, and his whole family has immigrated to Japan.
The server is also a Uyghur girl.
The taste of the grilled meat is not much different from what you get in Xinjiang.
The mung bean jelly (liangfen) has been modified. Japanese people cannot eat food that is too spicy, while Xinjiang-style cold noodles (liangpi) are usually spicier.
I was surprised to find dumplings (jiaozi) at a Xinjiang restaurant in Tokyo.
The hand-pulled noodles (latiaozi) have been Japanized. The portion is half of what you get in Xinjiang, but the taste remains the same.
Address: 1F Nishi-Shinjuku Bar Building, 3-15-8-103 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo.
There are many more halal restaurants in Tokyo, but I only chose to feature the ones I took photos of. Therefore, the following two restaurants do not have pictures, but here are some specialty restaurants that friends have visited:
7. Mongolian Meat Pie.
Address: 5F, Shinto Building, 2-14-7 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.
8. Japanese ramen
Address: 1-11-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo.
Website: http://www.m-ouka.jp/sp/access/index.html
9. Iftar meal
My time in Japan happened to coincide with the holy month of Ramadan, when mosques in Tokyo prepare iftar meals for fellow Muslims (dosti).
This is Indian-Pakistani style rice pilaf (biryani). Pakistanis eat it with their hands, but I prefer a spoon. When traveling, I first find the local mosque to get information about halal restaurants. You can find mosques easily on Google Maps.
Address: Tokyo Okachimachi Mosque, Tokyo Camii.
10. Nagoya: Asian cuisine
Asian means Asian, but this place actually serves South Asian flavors. The servers are from Nepal.
Influenced by Japanese habits, restaurants in Japan are kept very clean and tidy.
The Nepali brother spoke English with a heavy accent. I couldn't tell where he was from for a long time, until he said his country is between China and India, and then it clicked.
He knew I was from China and asked if I wanted to eat momo. I was confused, so he brought a picture from the back, and I realized they call dumplings momo.
Fresh vegetable salad. Foreigners like to eat raw vegetables. Right, I am a foreigner in Japan too...
This is a set meal. Ordering a set at a South Asian restaurant usually means getting these items: a soup, a beef or chicken dish, a flatbread (naan), and a bowl of rice.
11. Osaka Mosque
A Pakistani man I met at the mosque brought me to a halal restaurant across the street.
This is a mango milkshake (lassi) a fellow Muslim (dosti) gave me.
As usual, I had a set meal. The rice here is very fragrant; the quality of Japanese rice is excellent.
A very small vegetable salad. Portions in Japan are quite small, which is fine because it prevents waste.
Address: Opposite Osaka Mosque, right next door (Baidu Maps is not convenient, and Google is blocked, but you can use Google Maps once you are in Japan).
12. Kyoto: Turkish restaurant
I followed Google Maps to find this Turkish restaurant in downtown Kyoto.
The upstairs area is decorated in a Turkish style.
The shop is very clean and tidy.
The dishes are served in order, starting with cold appetizers.
Next comes the creamy soup.
I ordered a piece of baked flatbread (naan) as the main staple, as is customary.
Turkish and Middle Eastern grilled meats are served with roasted tomatoes and green peppers to cut through the richness.
Dessert is served after the meal.
Turkish coffee is very famous. European coffee culture originated in Africa and spread to the West through the Ottoman Empire.
Address: Once you arrive in Kyoto, search for "トルコ" on Google Maps.
13. Genghis Khan barbecue (jingjisihan kaorou)
A Japanese friend introduced me to this barbecue restaurant run by a Japanese Muslim. It is said they sell halal food, but I have not eaten there yet.
If you are interested in trying it, please remember to come back and share your thoughts with me.
Address: 3-19-6 Kandatsuchuo, Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture 300-0011 (3 minutes by car from JR Joban Line Kandatsu Station).
Website: http://www.hitsujinokoya.jp/info/index.html
