Living in Tokyo as Students
Halal Food near campuses of Shibaura Institute of Technology
Wouldn’t it be exciting to start your new student life in Tokyo? Isn’t it also great if you have all your basic needs met at your new destination including information on where to get your staple food? We have handpicked various Halal eateries and grocery shops with easy access from our three respective campuses.
Shibaura campus
Located in the commercially vibrant district of Minato-Ward, it isn’t hard to find your idea of “good food” off campus. What’s more, being close to downtown and immersed in a cultural melting-pot means finding Halal food shops that cater to both your daily needs and cravings isn’t hard either!
Halal Restaurants
Indonesian Restaurant Cabe Meguro
Cabe is just a few minutes away from Meguro Station. The name of the restaurant is the word for “chilli” in Indonesian. It offers mouthwatering Indonesian dishes such as Satay (skewered grilled chicken with peanut sauce) and Randang (spicy beef simmered in coconut milk) prepared with Halal ingredients by qualified chefs. Try its daily special at lunchtime served with Soto Ayam (spicy turmeric chicken soup) and Toraja coffee on weekdays when you don’t have to rush back to lectures in the afternoon. Just so you know…not all dishes contain Halal ingredients, so be sure to ask in advance!
Indonesian Restaurant Cabe Meguro
Daiichi Tanaka Bldg 2F, 3-5-4 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021
Tel: 03-6432-5748
Opening Hours 11:30 - 14:30, 17:30 - 22:00
URL:https://www.halalgourmet.jp/restaurant/830964
Hanasakajisan
Now that you are in Japan, why not have an authentic Japanese culinary experience in the comfort of a Halal certified restaurant? Conveniently close to Shibuya Station, Hanasakajisan offers Japanese Halal beef Shabu-shabu (a hotpot dish of thinly sliced meat and vegetables) served in a special pot, exclusively used for guests who need to observe strict Halal requirements. Shabu-shabu course meal comes with Sashimi, Tempura, Sushi, and many other delectable Japanese side dishes. The restaurant boasts of greeting over 500 Muslim guests each month, so a reservation is highly recommended. Certified by Japan Halal Foundation.
Hanasakajisan
Sakura Bldg B1F, 3-22 Sakuragaoka, Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0031
Tel: 03-3496-7777
Opening Hours: 11:30-15:00, 17:00-24:00 (Mon-Sat) /11:30-16:00, 17:00-23:00 (Sun)
URL:http://hanasakaji-san.jp/
Halal Shop
Al-Flah
Proudly claiming itself as the frontrunner of Halal food business in Japan, Al-Flah offers an extensive range of halal grocery products. Once you step into the supermarket in Ikebukuro, you would feel as if you had never left your country! Don’t worry if you are busy with your studies, Al-Flah has an online shop so you can get both your staple and comfort foods delivered to your doorstep.
Al-Flah
Ohnoya Bldg 4F 2-41-2 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0014
Tel: 03-3985-9784
Opening Hours: 11:00-23:00
URL:http://www.al-flah.com/
Toyosu campus
With both a large shopping mall and the newly opened fish market just a stone’s throw away from our campus on a reclaimed island in Koto-Ward, Toyosu is gaining popularity from both residents and non-residents alike. The surroundings still have the charm and reminiscence of the pre-modern era, which is an interesting contrast from the cosmopolitan image of the capital.
Halal Restaurants
Tokyo Muslim Hanten
Located in Kinshicho, Tokyo Muslim Hanten is the first Halal Chinese restaurant in Japan. As the name entails, the restaurant is dedicated to Muslim locals and visitors. Chinese cuisine is popular for its wide variety and diversity of ingredients used. While there are some ingredients typical to Chinese that do not conform to Halal standards (such as pig meat or fat to name a few), the range of dishes is vast so you will not be disappointed. Not only are the Chinese dishes prepared with delicious Halal ingredients, but the décor is also very unique with a mixture of Chinese and Islamic themes. Now that’s what we call the best of both worlds! Certified by Japan Halal Foundation.
Tokyo Muslim Hanten
Address:2-8-16, Kotobashi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0022
Tel: 03-5669-0934
Opening Hours: 11:00-23:00
URL:https://www.halalgourmet.jp/restaurant/508229
Konya
By taking Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line from Toyosu, you will find yourself in Ginza, one of the most glamourous districts in Tokyo, in no time. Opening its doors in 2009, Konya is right behind the long-established shopping complex Ginza Core. With the likes of Kebab (meat dish grilled on skewers) or Kofte (Turkish meatballs), it offers Turkish cuisine, which is still a rare find here in Japan. There are belly dance shows in the evenings, so why not impress your local friends with authentic Turkish dishes accompanied by the mesmerizing entertainment of belly dance. It will be an occasion not to be missed! Certified by Japan Halal Foundation.
Konya
Address:Nakamura Bldg B2F, 5-9-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
Tel: 03-3571-6042
Opening Hours: 11:00-15:00 (Tue-Sun Lunch) / 17:00-23:00 (Tue-Sat Dinner) / 17:00-22:00 (Holiday Dinner)
URL:https://www.halalgourmet.jp/restaurant/579185
Halal Shop
THE JANNAT HALAL FOOD
Although once dubbed as the Korean Town of Shinjuku, Shin-Okubo has seen quite a transformation as of late. You will find the number of Islamic shops and restaurants together with the number of South East Asian people on the rise in the area. Close to JR Shin-Okubo Station, JANNAT accommodates the needs of day-to-day culinary and household supplies of the local Islamic community. From imported ingredients to fresh fruits and vegetables, it can deliver to most parts of Japan. For those who miss cosmetic products from home, you can find a good range of Asian and African cosmetics as well.
THE JANNAT HALAL FOOD
Address:2-9-1 Hyakunincho,Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0073
Tel: 03-3366-6680
Opening Hours: open 24 hours
URL:http://www.thejannath.com/
Omiya campus
Based on the outskirts of Tokyo, our campus in Saitama-City is by far the largest in scale among the three. The Global Dormitory is adjacent to the campus so Halal food is highly sought after by our international students.
Halal Restaurants
Kappou YAMA
No better word other than “dedication” can describe this reservation-only Japanese restaurant in Saitama-City. It is a great find because Kappou YAMA is totally committed to Halal. You can indulge in typical down-to-earth Japanese dishes like Oden, Ramen, Yakitori and Sukiyaki with your mind at peace because the staff goes the extra mile by adhering to strict Islamic rules; alcoholic beverages are not served. Kappou YAMA offers bento box service, even delivering freshly packed, chilled and vacuumed bento across the nation. In addition, the restaurant produces tasty Halal fruit jam, which is becoming popular as a souvenir from Japan in Islamic community abroad. Certified by Japan Halal Foundation.
Kappou YAMA
Address: 3-1-4 Takasago, Urawa-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama , 338-0014,
Tel: 048-711-4119
Opening Hours: 19:00-21:00 * By appointment only
URL:https://www.halalgourmet.jp/ja/restaurant/579267
Youtube:https://youtu.be/lsjTxzD3m_g
Halal Shop
Rogers Omiya Store
Tired of paying a visit to special food shops outside your comfort zone? Wouldn’t life be a lot easier if you could obtain Halal foods at nearby stores? Rogers is a discount supermarket chain with outlets in and around Saitama Prefecture. And the good news is that Rogers now sell Halal-friendly products! The range of products it offers may be limited but isn’t it nice to know that your local shop genuinely cares about Muslim customers. The closest store from campus is Omiya Branch in Saitama-City.
Rogers Omiya Store
Address:1385 Miyanoshita, Marugasaki, Minuma-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama 337-0071
Tel: 048-688-1234
Opening Hours: 9:30-21:00 (Mon-Sat) / 9:00-21:00 (Sun and Holiday)
URL:http://www.rogers.co.jp/shop/omiya/
Gyomu Super Omiya Store
Here’s another local supermarket that carries Halal food in Omiya! Gyomu Super prides itself on offering Halal certified products since 2009. Run by a listed company specialized in manufacturing, wholesaling and distributing food ingredients for professional use, this unique supermarket franchise has become widely popular among general consumers in recent years. Not only its private-label products are market niche but Gyomu Super also offers many distinctive and exotic imported ingredients that cannot be found elsewhere. More importantly, its increased support by consumers owes to the great “value for money” experience in terms of price, quality and quantity; the same also applies for its Halal products. Food products sold and the style of labeling may differ from Gyomu Store outlet versus other stores, so some items may be hard to identify whether they are Halal-friendly. However, Halal foods which are currently available at Gyomu Super are displayed on the company website, so you will get an idea of what to look for. The store is close to The Railway Museum, so why not enjoy a day out exploring the history and evolution of railway in Japan, followed by a grocery shopping to stock your kitchen cupboard?
Gyomu Super Omiya Store
Address:2-187 Higashionaricho, Kita-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama, 331-0814
Tel: 048-662-3445
Opening Hours: 9:00-19:00
URL:https://www.gyomusuper.jp/shop/detail.php?sh_id=628
Product list:https://www.gyomusuper.jp/item/list.php?gc_id=56