Visiting Japan is not complete without having the national dish: Ramen. If you’re wondering where to get Halal ramen in Tokyo, look no more because we’ve gathered up a list for you!
What’s more comforting than having a bowl of ramen in the chilly weather of November? In this article, we’re going to introduce you to restaurants serving muslim-friendly ramen in Tokyo.
These restaurants are among the few that survived through the pandemic. Don’t forget to pay them a visit and show some support!
Honolu Ramen Ebisu
Address: 〒150-0022 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Ebisuminami, 1 Chome−23−1 ＡＢＣ亜米利加橋 1F (Google Maps)
Located near Ebisu Station, Honolu Ramen is easily on top of mind when thinking about Halal Ramen in Japan. The soup base is Toripaitan, which is a creamy and rich chicken-based broth. Having been around for 5+ years, Honolu Ramen Ebisu is very popular among the international and muslim community.
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Recommended Menu to try:
- Rich Chicken Flavor 鶏白湯ラーメン – JPY 990 (+JPY 400 for thicker broth)
- Spicy Ramen – JPY 1,490
- Honolu Chicken Karaage – JPY 700
Honolu Ramen just recently opened a new branch in Shinjuku! The restaurant is within walking distance from Shinjukugyoenmae Station (Google Maps).
| Halal Status | Halal Certified |
| Capacity | 17 seats |
| English Menu | Available |
| Business Hours | 11:30 – 14:30 (L.O. 14:00) 17:00 – 20:30 (L.O. 20:00) |
| Payment Method | Cash only |
Ayam-ya Okachimachi
Address: 〒111-0041 Tokyo, Taito City, Motoasakusa, 3 Chome−10−3 シャトー元浅草 (Google Maps)
We cannot talk about halal ramen without mentioning Ayam-ya. Also the pioneer of halal ramen in Japan, Ayam-ya is a another popular hot spot located in the quiet neighborhood of Okachimachi. Similar to Honolu, you can also enjoy a creamy and rich Toripaitan broth in here. Even for the thick soup option, the broth is very lovely and not too heavy at all. You can also order for extra large size at the same price!
Other halal restaurant nearby: Panga: Best Halal Yakiniku Near the Heart of Ueno
Recommended menu to try:
- Shio ramen 濃厚鶏そば(塩) – JPY 890 (+JPY 100 for thicker broth)
- Fried Gyoza – JPY 500
- Chicken Karaage – JPY 390
| Halal Status | Halal Certified |
| Capacity | 27 seats |
| English Menu | Available |
| Business Hours | 11:30 – 14:30 17:00 – 21:00 |
| Payment Method | Cash only |
Kumahachi 熊八
Address: 〒130-0021 Tokyo, Sumida City, Midori, 2 Chome−15−1 熊八 1階 (Google Maps)
If you are around Sumida or Asakusa, there is a unique ramen shop that we would like to recommend: Kumahachi. In Kumahachi, you can try a special kind of ramen: Tantanmen. Tantanmen is the Japanese take to a Sichuan ramen. Unlike Toripaitan ramen, the rich, savory broth of Tantanmen comes from sesame seeds and soy milk. What’s so special about Kumahachi is their commitment to serve freshly made noodles, MSG- and alcohol-free.
Other halal restaurant nearby: The Best Halal Burger in Town: Tokyo Luxe Burgers
Recommended menu to try:
- Kuma san Tantanmen – JPY 970 (free upgrade up to spicy level 3)
- Kashiwa Rice – JPY 300
| Halal Status | Self-certified (guaranteed Halal) |
| Capacity | 12+ seats |
| English Menu | Available |
| Business Hours | 11:30 – 14:15 18:00 – 20:00 (Sat, Sun, Mon: closed) |
| Payment Method | Cash only |
Halal Ramen Toribushi
Address: 6 Chome-1-6 Ueno, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0005 (Google Maps)
Not far from Ueno Park, there is another halal ramen restaurant that’s just recently opened last 2022: Halal Ramen Toribushi. Similar to many other halal ramen shops, Toribushi also uses chicken stock as its soup base. However, in Toribushi, the soup is more on the lighter side (clear soup?), without distinct oil layer floating on top that we can usually find in ramen.
Toribushi introduces a rather unusual topping for its ramen: cilantro leaves, which adds to the freshness and lighter flavor of the ramen. Besides ramen, Toribushi also offers rice menu and side dishes at reasonable price.
For reference, here is the price range at Toribushi:
- Ramen options – from JPY 800 to JPY 1400
- Rice options (Add ons) – from JPY 180 to JPY 390
- Side dish (gyoza, tebasaki, karaage) – from JPY 380 to JPY 720
| Halal Status | Self-certified (guaranteed Halal) |
| Capacity | 25 seats |
| English Menu | Available |
| Business Hours | 11:00 – 21:30 |
| Payment Method | Cash only |
Mǎzilù Lanzhou Beef Noodle
Address: 1 Chome-3-18 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0051 (Google Maps)
Get ready for a feast! Another legendary ramen shop that you should try when in Tokyo is: Mǎzilù. Though originated from Lanzhou, China, Mǎzilù has a long history with more than 100 years tradition. Which should explain the queue and full tables! (It’s also our personal favorite 🤤)
In Mǎzilù, the base is a clear beef stock with multiple medicinal spices. Besides the wonderful broth, you can also enjoy delicious, hand pulled noodles that are freshly made upon orders.
Recommended menu to try:
- Noodle no. 8 (Triangular Noodle) – JPY 950
- Boiled Dumplings (水餃子) – JPY 450
| Halal Status | Halal Certified |
| Capacity | 42 seats |
| English Menu | Available |
| Business Hours | 11:00 – 15:00 17:00 – 20:00 |
| Payment Method | Cash, Credit Cards, Mobile Payment |
Kaenzan Lanzhou Beef Noodle
Address: 2 Chome-47-7 Ikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0014 (Google Maps)
Similar to Mǎzilù, Kaenzan at Ikebukuro is also a specialist of Lanzhou ramen. On top of its best selling Lanzhou ramen, there are also plenty of noodle items on the menu. You can also find a variety of Xinjiang style side dishes.
See also: Muslim-Friendly Authentic Chinese Food at Aliya in Tokyo
Recommended menu to try:
- Lanzhou ramen – JPY 980
- Lamb ramen – JPY 880
- Mala (Spicy) beef ramen 麻辣牛肉麺 – JPY 980
- Lamb skewers – JPY 280
| Halal Status | Halal Certified |
| Capacity | 18 seats |
| English Menu | Available |
| Business Hours | 11:00 – 15:00 17:00 – 23:00 |
| Payment Method | Cash, Credit Cards, Mobile Payment |