How to Find Halal Food in Japan?

（↑「Namaste Halal Mart Osaka」in Osaka）

Is it difficult to get Halal food in Japan?

In recent years, the number of Muslims living in Japan has increased dramatically, and Japanese people have begun to value the diversity of food culture.

We are also seeing an increase in vegan restaurants and casual eateries labeling their food as Halal.

What is the reality of halal food stores in Japan?

The reality in urban areas

In big cities such as Tokyo and Osaka, there are many restaurants and supermarkets that sell halal foods.

Gyomu Super in particular carries a large selection of halal foods.

Additionally, casual restaurant chains such as Sushiro and other Kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi restaurants) display the allergens list, not the ingredient list. You can use the allergens list to know if pork, gelatin..etc is used. However, alcohol and mirin are not listed, so you should confirm with the staff verbally if you want to make sure.

In big cities, we recommend using a halal map app or searching for halal grocery stores on social media.

The reality in rural areas

In rural areas, there are fewer halal food stores and restaurants than in urban areas.

If you are eating out in the countryside, it is a good idea to visit a Japanese restaurant that is more likely to not use meat or alcohol. It is also recommended to go to a restaurant that caters to vegetarians and vegans.

（↑「CASA de COMIDAS La PAPRICA Vegan」in Osaka）

In rural areas, it is a good idea to translate the ingredients at convenience stores and supermarkets. You can also use online stores that deliver nationwide in Japan.

How to find halal food in Japan?

Here are four ways to find halal foods.

The HaloDish application allows you to perform all four of these methods!

1. Translate ingredients

If you want to check ingredients at convenience stores or supermarkets, use HaloDish's halal check feature!

Simply take a picture of the ingredients column and upload it to instantly check if the food is halal or not!

Google's camera translation function can also translate instantly.

2. Use a halal map app

It is highly recommended to use a map application with information on halal restaurants and halal grocery stores.

The HaloDish app allows you to filter your search by conditions such as pork free and halal certified to find the right halal restaurant for you.

3. Use social media to gather information

On Instagram, you can find social networking accounts with halal information.

The HaloDish account on Instagram provides information on halal restaurants, halal foods available at convenience stores, eating etiquette in Japan, and much more!

4. Use halal online stores

Online stores make it easy and reliable to get the halal food you want.

Try HaloDish's online store!!