Must-try halal restaurants in the Tokyo area: Part 2

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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]

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.

2. Pran Pone [Ikebukuro]

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.

 3. Luna Hala [Tsukiji]

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.

4. Mahattan Fish Market [Ikebukuro]

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!

5. Saishoku Teppan Ippin [Ebisu]

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.

6. Ippin [Asakusa]

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.

7. Nikko-ken [Tochigi Prefecture]

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.

8. Kappo Yama [Saitama Prefecture]

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 serves 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.

9. Naritaya [Asakusa]

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. 

10. otaco sweets [Asakusa]

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.

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