Where to go for Halal food in Kyoto?
Most foreign travelers include Kyoto in their Japan trip, seeking the most traditional and authentic Japanese experience. This is true not only for those without dietary or religious restrictions, but also for travelers who need Halal food.
However, compared to the number of tourists visiting Japan, the number of Muslim-friendly restaurants in Kyoto is still quite limited. But don’t worry—just head to this street and you’ll find everything you need!
Where is this “Halal Food Street” located?
Kyoto has two main stations: JR Kyoto Station and Kawaramachi Station.
While most travelers arriving by Shinkansen use JR Kyoto Station, Kawaramachi Station is more convenient for those coming by local trains. The Halal Restaurant Street is located near Kawaramachi Station.
The street is located just 2 minutes away from the station.
The area has everything travelers could wish for—department stores with high-quality gifts, high-end restaurants, and even the beautiful Kamogawa River. The nearby Ponto-chō district is also famous as a place where you might catch a glimpse of a Maiko.
What do they have on this street?
This Halal Food Street features Honolu, one of the most famous restaurants in Japan offering Halal food. Their signature dish is ramen, but that’s not the only highlight you’ll find on Kyoto’s Halal Food Street.
On this Halal Food Street, you will find
Halal Ramen Honolu Premier (Gion Branch)
Halal Honolu’s Wagyu Udon Kyoto
Honolu Grande Kyoto Halal restaurant
Udon is especially popular in the Kansai region, where it is served with a golden-colored broth called dashi. Kyoto is considered the heart of dashi culture, as it plays a vital role in traditional Japanese cuisine. In other words, Honolu’s Wagyu Udon is a must-try dish when visiting Kyoto!
They also serve other popular Japanese dishes such as gyoza dumplings, rice balls, and karaage. By ordering a variety of small portions, you can enjoy your meal exactly the way you like it!
Details of the restaurant
So far, Honolu has only one restaurant that specializes in Udon noodle. It is pretty worth trying, so save their name for your future Japan trip!
Name: Halal Honolu’s Wagyu Udon Kyoto
Genre: Udon wheat noodle
Address: 3-122 Saito cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto 京都府京都市下京区斎藤町122-3
Business hours: 7:00-22:00
Price: From 2000 yen
Since the restaurant is open from early morning, we also recommend you to have it as a breakfast!