Since its opening in July 2018, teamLab Toyosu (チームラボ豊洲) is the hottest spot to visit in Tokyo. It is a museum which has realized the world of creativity using the newest digital art technology. There are millions of visitors, regardless of the nationality. Some of our readers must be considering going there, too.
Where should Muslims go for Halal meal when visiting teamLab Toyosu? Here are the details.
Credit: https://planets.teamlab.art/tokyo/
The closest Ramen shop to teamLab Toyosu that can be Muslim-friendly.
There is a Ramen shop called Vegan Ramen UZU Tokyo (ヴィーガンラーメンウズ トウキョウ). This is the second branch of Vegan Ramen UZU Kyoto, which was listed in a Michelin Guide Kyoto. The interior design of UZU Kyoto was completed by one of the designers in teamLab, which is the reason why they have opened the second branch right next to the teamLab Toyosu.
Unfortunately, UZU is not a Halal restaurant, but it is a vegan Ramen shop. Their taste is guaranteed as you can see the fact that they have been listed in the Michelin guide. It is satisfying for the people who like to have meals with meat, too.
What do they offer in UZU? Is this Halal?
As of May 2023, they have only one Ramen menu: Vegan Miso Ramen UZU style. It is a Miso Ramen, but unlike other Miso ramen, the soup is mixed with oat milk, so it has a rich and mild taste. With white sesame paste and garlic, it is a very creative but can be enjoyed by tourists from many other countries.
Credit: https://vegan-uzu.com/pages/uzu-tokyo
So,is this meal Halal? Based on our research, the dish is not a genuine Halal meal because they use alcoholic seasoning called Mirin. The soup of the noodle is heated well, so the alcohol is evaporated. However, if you want to make sure that no alcoholic seasoning used in your meal, going to another Halal restaurant would be better.
Thanks to the fact that the dish is not using any food additive, it can be totally free from animal-derived ingredients.
Ramen they offer is vegan, free from animal-derived ingredients. However, they use alcoholic seasoning called Mirin.
The price of the ramen is 1,800 yen, a set menu with drink is 2,680 yen. Some Vegan ice creams and Gluten-free donut also available.
How can we enjoy Ramen inside teamLab?
The great thing about UZU is that you can enjoy your ramen inside their artworks! There are few things you have to know in order to enjoy teamLab and Ramen together.
Reversible Rotation – Non-Objective Space
Credit: https://vegan-uzu.com/pages/uzu-tokyo
When you buy a set meal, then you are entitled to eat inside Reversible Rotation – Non-Objective Space for free. This room is a part of teamLab, however, you still have to buy an entry ticket to teamLab if you want to go to main exhibition.
Another thing that you have to know is that you cannot take kids under 6 years old with you to this space.
If you are not to use their Reversible Rotation – Non-Objective Space, then you can eat at Table of Sky and Fire artwork spaces, or at the One Stroke Bench instead.
teamLab does not allow you a re-entry, so make sure that you plan your meal schedule carefully.
You can eat inside the artworks called Reversible Rotation when you buy a set meal, but kids under 6 years old are not allowed.
You have to buy an entry ticket for main exhibition separately.
Name: Vegan Ramen UZU Tokyo ヴィーガンラーメンウズ トウキョウ Address: teamLab Planets Tokyo, 16-1-6 Toyosu, Koto Ward, Tokyo 東京都江東区豊洲6-1-16 teamLab Planets TOKYO 敷地内 Genre: Vegan Ramen Opening hours: May-June 11:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. for Weekdays, 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. for Weekends July-August 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. *Hours can be changed so check well before your visit.
Information as of May 2023. teamLab Toyosu is scheduled to close at the end of 2023. The restaurant we have introduced to you is not Halal or Muslim-friendly, so there is a small risk of contamination which we cannot be responsible of. Please consume at your own risk.
