Going to Wakayama? Then consider going to shojin cafe Foi!

Another attractive city in Kansai.

Although it is not as famous as other cities in Kansai, Wakayama is still an attractive city.

It is home to Mt. Koya, a UNESCO World Heritage site where Buddhist monks undergo training, and Kumano Kodo, a pilgrimage route through a remote and deep forest.

Because capital, Wakayama city, can be easily accessed from Kansai international airport, it is our recommendation if you are looking for somewhere that is not overly crowded with tourists.

Shojin Cafe Foi (精進カフェfoi) is where Muslims can enjoy great dining experience!

What is Shojin?

Shojin in Japanese culture means vegetarian meal in Buddhist practice. As killing should be avoided in Buddhist telling, monks and people who attend funerals especially, are offered this vegetarian meal.

Shojin vegetarian usually does not contain leek or garlic, and it contains more of soy product such as Tofu and Natto fermented beans. Japanese home dish, Koya Tofu, is named such because Mt. Koya which is located in Wakayama prefecture is famous for Shojin vegetarian meal.

As Japanese dish can contain small portion of Alcoholic seasonings, vegetarian meal cannot be purely Halal for some of you. However, as they never contain animal-derived ingredients, it can be an option for some of you.

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Shojin Cafe Foi

Shojin Cafe Foi is conveniently located in Wakayama city, 10 minutes away from their main station by walk. With 2 more branches in Wakayama prefecture, they can be a great option for many Muslim travelers as there are not many Halal restaurants.

They focus on healthy Buddhist vegetarian Japanese home dish. When we hear vegetarian, it may sound as if the taste is plain, but they also prepare some fried stuffs, so it can be satisfying for many people.

The great thing is that they can prepare dishes without alcohol seasonings with 3 days prior reservations. Because they also prepare lunch box, we can bring a Halal lunch box with us to go on a short day trip.

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Details of the restaurant

There are total of 3 branches in Wakayama city. As introduced, they can prepare dishes without alcoholic seasonings, as well as lunch box.