6 halal spots across Japan, editor-picked. All Japan guides.
Gyumon Susukino Sapporo ★ 4.2 · Sapporo
susukino · Chuo-ku, Sapporo 064-0805, Japan
A halal-certified wagyu sukiyaki, ramen and yakiniku basement room in Susukino. At Chuo-ku. Reservations advised. A neighbourhood favourite.
Tip: Reservations strongly preferred; quieter than the Shibuya branch and family-friendly.
Ayam-Ya Halal Ramen Kyoto ★ 4.1 · Kyoto
kyoto-station · Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8003, Japan
Halal-certified chicken ramen on the south side of Kyoto Station, served from a halal-only kitchen line. Curry and gyoza on the same halal-certified menu.
Halal Wagyu Ramen Shinjuku-Tei Sapporo ★ 4.1 · Sapporo
nijo-market · Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0053, Japan
An April 2025 Sapporo opening serving 100-percent halal-certified A5 wagyu ramen, with a prayer room and wudu facility inside for Muslim travellers.
Tip: Prayer room and wudu space on site; market-side location runs Hokkaido crab specials.
Hokkaido University Chuo-Shokudo Halal ★ 3.8 · Sapporo
hokkaido-university · Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0808, Japan
Hokkaido University's central cafeteria runs a halal counter on the second floor from 11:00-14:00 with affordable halal sets through term time.
Tip: Open during university term hours; cash only; halal counter on the second floor.
Zerohachi Halal Yakiniku ★ 3.7 · Osaka
Dotonbori and Namba · 1-4-1 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0017
Halal-certified yakiniku at OCAT Mall 5F, Namba; Akage wagyu and Kobe beef grilled table-side, halal-sourced cuts, no alcohol, prayer space available.
Tip: Reservations recommended for dinner; the Akage wagyu karubi is the must-order cut.
Chibo Diversity Okonomiyaki ★ 3.7 · Osaka
Dotonbori and Namba · 1-5-5 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0071
Halal-certified Chibo okonomiyaki on Dotonbori; pork-free batter cooked on a separate teppan with halal-sourced ingredients. No alcohol on halal menu.
Tip: Specify the halal menu when booking; the teppan used is separate from the standard non-halal preparations.