tsunagu JapanHere are even more recommended halal restaurants in the Tokyo area [fzPrice]NRT[/fzPrice]! We compiled all the handy information you’ll need to find a place to eat.
This article part two of the must-try Halal restaurants in Tokyo series. If you haven’t already, do read part one.
Lately, the number of halal corresponding restaurants has been increasing in Tokyo, but the overall amount is not that high. In a non-Muslim country like Japan, it is difficult to be a 100% Halal / Muslim compliant restaurant, so each restaurant has a different degree of commitment.
Right now it is hard to find a source which summarizes this information, so it is assumed that many Muslim people who visit Japan might not know where to find a restaurant with a menu friendly to their dietary restrictions.
So, this article aims to share some of that information in a concise and simple manner. We hope you find this useful!
Note: This information is accurate as of 21st April, 2015. Please double-check before you go in case of any potential changes.
1. Sekai Cafe (Asakusa)
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This cafe is named after their concept: to make a place where people from all over the world can have a meal at the same table, regardless of their religion and other beliefs. They serve halal food, vegetarian menus and menus according to allergies.
They also have free wifi and plugs! Definitely a point to check out if you are visiting Asakusa.
Sekai Cafe is a Muslim Welcome restaurant, which means that they are not certified as a halal restaurant, but they aim to provide menu items that are non-pork and non-alcoholic.
Address: Ooban Building, 1 Chome-18-8 Asakusa, Taitō-ku, Tōkyō
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price:
Lunch: JPY1000 ~ 2000
Dinner: JPY1000 ~ 2000
Website (English available): http://www.sekai-cafe.com
Also read: Top 15 Cafes to Visit in Tokyo
2. Pran Pone (Ikebukuro)
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It’s the first halal certified Italian restaurant in Japan! It is run by a Bangladeshi owner, who also had difficulties in finding a place to eat in Japan. “Pran Pone” means to “to do one’s best, wholeheartedly” in the owner’s mother tongue.
Pran Pone is certified by the Japan Islam Cultural Center.
Address: Hako Building 1F, 1 Chome-9-5 Toyotamakami, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
Hours:
Lunch/Café: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Dinner/Café: 3:00 pm – 9:30 PM (L.O 9:00 PM)
Closed on Mondays, except on national holidays that fall on Monday
Price:
Lunch: JPY1130 (Average)
Dinner: JPY2000 ~ 2500
Website (English available): http://www.pran-pone.jp/en
3. Luna Hala (Tsukiji)
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It’s an organic, halal certified cafe restaurant inside Tsukiji Business Hotel BAN. All menus can be served for customers with halal, vegetarian or allergy-free demands. It also serves morning sets, starting from 7 in the morning.
Luna Hala is also a Muslim Welcome restaurant.
Address: Hotel BAN 1F 3 Chome-17-10, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Hours:
Breakfast: Monday-Sunday, 7:00 – 10:00
Lunch/Café: Monday – Friday, 10:00 – 16:00 (-14:00 on Saturdays only)
Bar time: Monday – Friday, 16:00 – 25:00 (last order 24:45)
Price:
Lunch: ~ JPY 1000
Dinner: JPY2000 ~ 3000
Website (Japanese only): http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1313/A131301/13178720
4. Mahattan Fish Market (Ikebukuro)
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This stylish halal restaurant, certified by the Malaysia Halal Certification, serves a variety of casual American-style seafood choices. Fresh ingredients are either flamed, poached, grilled, baked or fried.
It is located just 3 minutes away from Ikebukuro station, so it is easy to access too!
Address: Sankei 33 Building B1F, 1 Chome-4-2 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (L.O 10:30 PM)
Price:
Lunch: 1000 yen ~ 2000 yen
Dinner: 1000 yen ~ 2000 yen
Website (English): http://www.manhattanfishmarket.com/japan.html
5. Saishoku Teppan Ippin (Ebisu)
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Saishoku Teppan Ippin serves organic vegetables and top level meat, all served as certified halal items. It has been certified by the Nippon Asia Halal Association.
The atmosphere of the restaurant together with the delicious dishes are sure to make your night a more memorable one.
Address:
Langs Daikanyama 2F, 2 Chome-13-16, West Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 11:30 – 15:00 (lunch), 17:00 – 23:00 (dinner)
Sunday: 17:00 – 22:30 (dinner)
Closed on every third Sunday of the month
Price:
Lunch: ~JPY1000
Dinner: JPY3000 ~ 5000
Website (Japanese only): http://r.gnavi.co.jp/egh0df4j0000
6. Ippin (Asakusa)
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Located 1 minute away from Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station, Ippin serves ramen, using soup taken from top class chickens. It also serves curry and other set menus. It has been certified by the Japan Islam Cultural Center.
Address: 3 Chome-16-11 Nishiasakusa, Taitō-ku, Tōkyō
Hours:
Monday – Sunday: 11:30 AM – 22:00 (last order 22:00)
No regular holidays
Price:
Lunch: ~JPY1000
Dinner: ~JPY1000
Website (Japanese only): http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1311/A131102/13180532
7. Nikko-ken (Tochigi Prefecture)
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This stylish ramen restaurant serves halal gyoza (meat dumplings), a special dish in Utsunomiya, Tochigi. You can order the gyoza via the internet too! Nikko-ken is another Muslim Welcome restaurant.
Address: 138 Wakamatsuchō, Sano-shi, Tochigi-ken
Hours:
Monday-Wednesday, Friday-Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM (lunch, last order 2:30), 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (dinner, last order 8:00 PM)
Closed every Thursday and every third Sunday of the month
Price:
Lunch: ~JPY1000
Dinner: JPY1000 ~ 2000
Website (Japanese only): http://www.nikouken.co.jp
8. Kappo Yama (Saitama Prefecture)
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This is a Japanese halal restaurant certified by the Malaysia Halal Certification. You can enjoy a variety of Japanese traditional dishes as well as obento (packed lunches).
As a new dish launching around June, the restaurant is also going to offer Ainame-no-Kudzuuchi. The Ainame-no-Kudzuuchi is an authentic Japanese seafood dish. The Ainame, a type of fish, is first seasoned and then dredged in kudzu starch, extracted from the kudzu root, and briefly boiled. With a simple yet profound taste, this delicacy is rarely available overseas.
They also serve Sakura (Cherry blossom ) jam flavored shaved ice from June. It’s available only during the summer season so please be sure to try this out if you are visiting Japan in the summertime.
Address: 3 Chome-15-1 Uemine, Chūō-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama-ken (on the grounds of the Sainokuni Saitama Arts Theater)
Hours: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Reservations required)
Closed Mondays
Price: JPY5000 (Average)
Website (translated to English): http://kappou-yama.jp
9. Naritaya (Asakusa)
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Naritaya is a certified halal restaurant (from the Japan Islam Cultural Center). It serves different types of noodles like ramen, tsukemen and mazesoba and is highly graded for its homemade noodles and the deep taste of the soup.
Address: 2 Chome-7-13 Asakusa, Taitō-ku, Tōkyō-to
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 pm
Price:
Lunch: ~JPY1000
Dinner: ~JPY1000
Website (Japanese only): http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1311/A131102/13178475
10. Otaco Sweets (Asakusa)
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Otaco (stylized as otaco) is a Muslim Welcome restaurant that uses 100% domestic rice flour and is known for its chiffon cakes. It aims to make sweets that are kind the body, and uses ingredients such as light brown sugar and canola oil in addition to the rice flour.
Address: 3 Chome-5-1 Asakusa, Taitō-ku, Tōkyō
Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Closed Sundays
Price: ~JPY999
Website (Japanese only): http://otaco-sweets.com
Also read: Tokyo Bucket List: 20 Challenges For Your Next Trip
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