Local seafood and vegetables, cooked in Muslin-Friendly style! Kamakura Shokudo

Visiting Kamakura?

Kamakura has great appeal not only for Japanese tourists but also for visitors from abroad.
The city was chosen as the capital of Japan in the 12th century and has been a center of Japanese culture for centuries. This rich history is one reason why Kamakura is considered a potential future UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kamakura Shokudo is a restaurant that serves fresh local seafood and vegetables in a Muslim-friendly style.
Although the number of tourists is on the rise, there are still few restaurants that offer Halal options—so be sure to remember this name for your next trip to Japan!

What is special in Kamakura?

Kamakura is a city blessed with a long coastline and lush green nature, providing an abundance of fresh seafood and vegetables.

One of the most famous local specialties is shirasu—tiny white fish caught in the waters near Kamakura. Shirasu can be enjoyed either raw or cooked, and it is considered a regional delicacy. No matter where you go in Kamakura, you’re likely to find dishes featuring this beloved ingredient.

What do they offer at Kamakura Shokudo?

Kamakura Shokudo is a rare restaurant that is aware of various dietary requests. They offer not only Muslim-friendly meals but also vegetarian choices with prior reservation. They offer not reservation needs to be made at least 3-4 days prior to the visit.

Their specialty is a food that uses locally grown seafood and vegetables, specializing shirasu and fresh seafood Sashimi fish on a bowl of rice, and cold Soba buckweat noodles with freshly fried vegetables.

Although they do not offer “Halal-certified” seasonings, they ensure offering the food using seasonings without any animal-derived ingredients, which is the most important thing to ensure the food is Muslim-friendly in Japan. Also, their non-halal meat is stowed and cooked by different utensils.

Details of the restaurant

The great thing about the restaurant is that the restaurant can accommodate up to 60 people at a time. Even a large group tour can enjoy Muslim-friendly meal together. Price per person is 2,780 yen.

Make sure to book from the following link, at least 3-4 days in advance.