5 Popular Halal/Muslim-friendly Food in Japan
When traveling, food is one of the basic needs we must have! But when in Japan, why not try Japanese local food? For Muslims, it may be quite challenging to find Halal/Muslim-friendly Japanese local food. But don’t worry, you are on the right page! Here are my TOP 5 Recommended Halal/Muslim-friendly Japanese Local Food that you need to try (^_-) (more…)
Halal, Plant-based, Ready-to-eat ‘Ajina Curry’ by 1-Michelin star Kappo restaurant, EITO
A one-Michelin starred Kappo*1 restaurant has created a retort curry with absolutely NO animal-based ingredients, certified Halal by the Japan Halal Foundation (JHF)*2. Find out about the features of this range and how it was born, from the representative of EITO Inc., Goji Kawaharabata. (more…)
First halal corner onboard! Don Don Donki now in Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore
Indoor artificial waterfall at Singapore Changi Airport 'Jewel' Pan Pacific Retail Management (Singapore), a member of the Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH) Group, has opened DON DON DONKI Jewel Changi Airport inside Changi International Airport's megamall, Jewel, on 20 December 2022. This marks its 15th store in Singapore. (more…)
Halal Ramen Ayam-YA in Kyoto reopens with a new look
When you mention halal ramen in Japan, Ayam-YA is one of the well-known halal ramen restaurants you cannot miss out with branches in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. Its Kyoto branch 'Ayam-YA Karasuma Kyoto' has reopened for business from 12 December 2022 after completing its renovation. (more…)
Halal emergency food by the firm behind the ingenious Alpha Rice, Onisi Foods
Onisi Foods Co. Ltd., a manufacturer and seller of long-term preservation (shelf-stable) foods including Alpha Rice, has over 30 products certified Halal by the Nippon Asia Halal Association (NAHA)*1.Discover how its Halal shelf-stable foods was born and what makes them so special. (more…)
Ultimate halal chicken ramen, Halal Ramen Toribushi opens in Okachimachi
Just a 2-minute walk from Okachimachi Station on the Yamanote Line, Halal Ramen Toribushi opened on 28 November, bringing you tasty Halal ramens and tsukemens*1 with a rich, slow-cooked chicken broth. It is also near the Masjid Assalam (Ueno Okachimachi Mosque), which is about 6 minutes by foot. Aside from ramen dishes, you can enjoy toppings, such as 'Chicken Char Siew' and the classic 'Ajitama' (marinated egg), rice dishes, gyoza and special value set menus. The Okachimachi area is a bustling historical market town. It is more known among foreign...
Joined Halal Wagyu Beef Barbecue in Ichihara, Chiba
Hello everyone! It’s Salam Groovy Japan Editor-in-Chief Okuma here.After interviewing this company, I was invited to visit Hoshino Farm in Ichihara, Chiba, by the representative of G-BIZ EAST Co., Ltd., Mr. Matsumoto. (more…)
Halal shabu-shabu set meal & Osaka soul food at Asian Spicy Diner 585
Directly connected to JR Namba Station, Asian Spicy Diner 585 (the sister restaurant of Halal Yakiniku Zerohachi in Osaka) now offers halal shabu-shabu set meal alongside its popular halal kushikatsu. (more…)
Japan’s top sushi chain ‘Sushiro’ is opening in Indonesia
Image is for illustration purposes Sushiro, the largest kaitenzushi (conveyor-belt sushi) chain, is opening its first sushi chain in Indonesia, aiming to expand more branches as it anticipates a growing demand for conveyor-belt sushi. In a press release on 26 October, FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES Ltd. announced that it will set up a subsidiary there in December. (more…)
Halal-certified: Japanese traditional dried noodles go global, Toa Food Industrial
Toa Food Industrial Co., Ltd. is the first company in Japan to obtain Halal certification for dried noodles.Discover first-hand from President Iichiro Inoue about its journey to obtain Halal certification in 2014 by Nippon Asia Halal Association (NAHA), including its vision for overseas expansion. (more…)
Japan’s famous Yoshinoya Beef Bowl now opens in Purwakarta
Japan's No.1 beef bowl (gyudon) restaurant, YOSHINOYA, opened a new branch in Purwakarta, Indonesia. This marks its 140th store in Indonesia alongside the branches in Jabodetabek, Surabaya, Bandung, Jogja, Semarang and more. (more…)
Halal-certified local delicacy ‘Shizuoka Oden’, Hanoji Shokuhin
Hanoji Shokuhin Co., Ltd. is venerable surimi (paste made of fish or other seafood) product manufacturer with over 100 years of experience in the business. Let's hear from Vice-president Fujino Hattori about its Halal journey for the local delicacy 'Shizuoka Oden' and its product highlights. (more…)