Luxurious halal Wagyu meat on Ramen! Shinjukutei is a must-try for Muslims.

What is the must-try Japanese food?

With the rise of social media, many tourists learn about the best foods to try in Japan and often create a list of “must-try” dishes before their trip. The top three most popular choices are Yakiniku BBQ, Ramen, and Sushi.

As Muslims, we need to ensure that BBQ and Ramen are made with Halal meat, including both the broth and the toppings. Sushi also needs to be prepared without alcohol, which means extra effort is often required to find suitable restaurants.

However, at Shinjukutei, you can enjoy rich Ramen topped with juicy, rare Halal meat—making it a perfect choice for Muslim travelers!

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What is special about Shinjukutei?

As the name suggests, Shinjukutei opened its first location in Shinjuku. The restaurant is specifically designed for Muslim travelers, having adopted the strictest standards to become a Halal-certified establishment. Shinjukutei uses only Halal meat and seasonings, ensuring that the entire kitchen and all utensils are completely free from any risk of contamination by non-Halal ingredients.

With the success of the restaurant, they have so many branches throughout Japan, including Shinjuku, Aksasaka, Ikebukuro, Ginza, Asakusa, Shinbashi, Yotsuya and Sapporo!

Unusually for restaurants in Japan, Shinjukutei also serves no alcoholic beverages. After undergoing rigorous inspections by a third-party organization that certifies Halal restaurants, Shinjukutei has officially been recognized as a Halal-certified restaurant.

This makes it one of the safest and most reliable dining options for Muslim visitors to Japan.

What is their specialty?

Shinjukutei’s signature dish is Ramen, although they also offer other items like Gyukatsu (fried beef cutlet). But today, let’s focus on their Ramen.

What makes their Ramen truly special is the broth. Shinjukutei offers three types of broth:

We tried their best-seller—the Spicy Red Ramen—along with Wagyu Sushi and deep-fried chicken.

Right after placing our order, the Wagyu Sushi was served. The meat, cooked rare, is finished right in front of the customer. To our surprise, the staff brought a gas burner to sear the beef on the spot. The Halal Wagyu, rich in natural fat, sizzled and flared up as it caught fire, releasing an irresistible aroma with a crackling sound.

The deep-fried chicken, known in Japanese as Karaage, was also incredibly tasty. Served piping hot, it had a crispy texture and a savory flavor that made it truly mouthwatering.

How is their Spicy Red Ramen?

Finally, we were served their signature Spicy Red Ramen!

The dish features three thick slices of premium Halal Wagyu beef, and you can see the fat gently melting on the surface of the hot broth. This is because high-quality Wagyu fat begins to melt at temperatures as low as 20°C. In fact, the better the meat, the lower its melting point.

The Spicy Red broth is specially crafted to suit the tastes of Southeast Asian customers, making it quite different from typical ramen soups found in Japan. This unique flavor profile sets Shinjukutei apart—you will not find ramen like this anywhere else.

Details of the restaurant

As explained, Shinjukutei has so many branches in Tokyo and one newly opened branch in Sapporo.

As is often the case with ramen restaurants, Shinjukutei does not accept reservations, and wait times can be up to an hour. We recommend planning your visit accordingly and allowing plenty of time to fully enjoy this special dining experience.