A Guide for Muslim Travelers: Recommended Halal Restaurants in Japan

Halal Restaurants in Japan – The amazing landscapes, tourist attractions, advanced technology, interesting culture, and amazing food might be some of the many reasons to visit Japan for your next holiday. But if you’re Muslim, you’re probably gonna ask, “How to find halal food in Japan?”

While Japan has only a very small percentage of Muslim residents, the number of Muslim tourists has been increasing quite rapidly. Tourist facilities and businesses have ramped up efforts to improve the situation to better cater to Muslim tourists.

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Halal in Japan: Muslim-Friendly Restaurants to Visit

There are many halal food options with halal certification that you can find in and around Japan these days. We’re picked some best Muslim-friendly restaurants in Japan, making your trip even easier and worry-free!

1. Restoran Kappo Suruga

Situated in a Muslim-friendly city to tourists, namely Chiba, Kappo Suruga Restaurant is the first recommended halal restaurant to visit while you’re in Japan. Having been around since 1983, this restaurant is located not far from the Chiba Train Station. Don’t worry, this place has halal certification from the Nippon Asia Halal Association so it’s halal-guaranteed!

Ranging from Sashimi to Fried Tempura, Kappo Suruga serve a Japanese menu with high-quality ingredients, organics, and halal certified. So, not only will it taste delicious, but super healthy as well!

What’s even more interesting is that this halal restaurant is being recommended by Tourism Office Chiba City. Make sure to add this into your restaurant hopping, t-mates!

2. Naritaya Asakusa

A trip to Japan isn’t complete without tasting a bowl of Japanese ramen. No one could refuse a warm noodle in a bowl with thick broth and various tantalizing toppings. If you’re looking for a halal ramen spot, our best recommendation is Naritaya Asakusa in Tokyo.

This restaurant has been around since 2015, offering many selections of ramen – no pork, no lard, no alcohol with high-quality ingredients that looks totally tempting. Anyone feels hungry now?

3. Ganko Sanjo Honten

Calling all sushi lovers! This Japanese food should really be on your table when you visit Japan. Ganko Sanjo Honten is one of the best sushi places if you’re looking for halal and authentic sushi restaurant.

This restaurant offers special set menu for Muslim travelers. Each menu is completed with sushi, tempura, and grilled chicken served in bento – a single-portion take-out or home-packed meal of Japanese origin. Looking for a prayer room? Worry not, this restaurant also has a prayer room that its visitors can use.

For those who want to enjoy lunch or dinner here, make sure to make reservation at least 3 days prior to your visit to avoid long queue and crowd.

4. Matsuri

Matsuri means festival, so this restaurant basically offers various kinds of Japanese culinary and the most popular one is Okonomiyaki. We bet you’ve tried this before, but you surely want to feel the authentic taste of it, right?

Matsuri is the first restaurant in Japan which serves okonomiyaki with halal ingredients. If you come here, try to order its do it yourself Okonomiyaki menu. Visitors can make their own okonomiyaki based on their preferences. After making yours, don’t forget to add homemade halal sauce from Matsuri Restaurant. Super tasty!

5. Curry House CoCoICHIBANYA 

Curry for your tummy! Our next recommended halal restaurant is CoCoICHIBANYA or commonly known as CoCoICHI in Japan. This restaurant serves a plate of curry rice with various toppings – made from fresh and high-quality. ingredients. CoCoICHI is popular in Japan and have many branches so you can easily find one around the city.

However, CoCoICHI which located in Kabukicho, Shinjuku is the halal restaurant branch. So, make sure you come to the right place if you’re looking for halal menu. Try to order its delicious Original Karaage Curry or Chicken Cutlet Curry!

6. Sanuki Udon

Have you tried Japanese udon? For you lovers of thick noodles with a chewy texture, should try eating udon at Sanuki Udon if you’re in Japan. This halal udon restaurant serves various types of dishes using udon as its flagship menu.

Aside from udon, here you can also order various types of tempura – be it vegetables tempura or prawn tempura that will even feel more tasteful with a bowl of udon. Tempting enough to try one, t-mates?

7. Naritaya Halal Yakiniku

Do you like yakiniku? This halal restaurant is perfect for those of you who like Japanese grilled meat. You can eat the famous premium quality beef such as wagyu when you’re here. They have halal wagyu meat and don’t serve any alcoholic beverages, so it’s clearly no pork, no lard, and no alcohol!

This restaurant provides different set packages which are Gion Set and Naritaya Set. Each set has two different types of beef, such as chicken and vegetables so you can choose it based on your liking. Visitors can cook food with barbeque sauce originally from this restaurant.

Explore Japan, Book Tickets at tiket.com!

So now you have a list of halal restaurants in Japan for your holiday, next thing is to book your flight and hotel through tiket.com! Before going, make sure to check tiket SAFE to know the latest news on travel updates and entry requirements to your favorite destinations.

Don’t forget to maintain physical distancing, follow health protocols, and wear your mask, t-mates. Stay safe and enjoy your trip!