『Halal Sakura』 – ai-chan’s Honest Halal Food Review for Muslim Travelers

ai-chan
Jun 21
3 min read

Updated: Jul 1

A go-to halal restaurant for Muslims in Tokyo!It’s an Uzbek eatery that serves traditional dishes—but guess what? They also have halal ramen on the menu.A fun mix of cultures, and a great spot for something a little different.

🍜 Introduction

　“Halal Sakura” is one of the more well-known halal restaurants in Tokyo.

The main focus here is authentic Uzbek cuisine, but they also serve some halal-style Japanese dishes—and yes, that includes ramen! Of course, I had to try the ramen and give it a proper ai-chan review. 🍜

⭐️ Overall Score: 6.2 / 10

　There’s a huge variety of Uzbek dishes on the menu—some I had never even heard of before!The owner is a kind-hearted Muslim originally from Uzbekistan, and he was incredibly welcoming.The restaurant is spacious, and there’s even a clean, fully equipped prayer room, which is a big plus.

The ramen? It had a very gentle, subtle flavor.If you're someone looking for bold or spicy flavors, it might feel a little too mild—but for a warm, comforting meal, it definitely works.

🔍 Category Ratings

Category	Score	Comment
🍜 Food	2.0 / 5	This time, I went with the ramen, so here’s my quick take: The soy-based broth had a very light, gentle flavor—honestly, I wouldn’t have minded if it were a bit stronger. The chicken chashu was made from breast meat, so it was light and clean-tasting as well.
🙋‍♀️ Service	4.5 / 5	The owner, who is Muslim, was super kind and easy to talk to. Ordering is done via mobile order on your smartphone, which was convenient.
🏠 Atmosphere	4.5 / 5	The restaurant has two floors and plenty of space. There were families dining in with strollers, which tells me it’s kid-friendly too. The interior was decorated with beautiful traditional Uzbek designs, and yes—they have a prayer room available as well. 🙏

🥢 Halal Ramen I had

"Shoyu Ramen (Spicy)" – ¥1,100

With so many eye-catching Uzbek dishes on the menu, it was hard to choose…But this time, I decided to go for the ramen.

　It was a light soy sauce-based ramen with a gentle, delicate broth.To be honest, as ramen goes, the flavor might feel a little too mild for some.Since I ordered the spicy version, it came with a separate spicy condiment—which definitely gave the flavor a nice kick!

The chicken chashu seemed to be made from lean chicken breast—very light and healthy, though also quite plain.

Next time, I’m definitely going to try their traditional Uzbek dishes instead!

The owner, who is originally from Uzbekistan, was super friendly and even took the time to show me their prayer room.

It was a clean, well-prepared space—perfect for offering prayers comfortably.

🕌 Muslim-Friendly Score: 1 / 5

Item	Score
✅ Halal Certification	0 / 3
🕌 Prayer Space	1 / 1
💧 Wudu Facility	0 / 1

　Although the restaurant doesn’t have official halal certification, their halal practices are solid.They don’t use any pork or alcohol, and all ingredients are carefully selected to be halal.They also don’t serve alcoholic drinks at all.

If I had to mention one small thing—it’s that there’s no dedicated wudu (ablution) area.But still, having such a nice, proper prayer room is a big plus for Muslim guests. 🕌

📍 Basic Info (as of June 2025)

Name: Halal Sakura
Address: Near Uguisudani, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Nearest Station: Uguisudani Station (7-min walk)
Opening Hours: 21:00–21:00 (check before visiting)
Halal Status: 100% halal certified
Prayer Room: Available on site
Languages Supported: English available, Muslim staff present

💬 ai-chan’s One-Line Review

“A local favorite that feels like a quick trip to Uzbekistan—perfect for nearby Muslim diners.”

👤The space really makes you feel like you've stepped into Uzbekistan.It’s a fantastic spot for Muslims living nearby.There’s not much of a “Japanese” vibe, so it might not be ideal for travelers looking for a traditional Japan experience—but if you're in the area, it's a lovely place to stop by and try something different on your journey.

👤 About the Author

Written by ai-chan:

Editor-in-chief of a Japanese food industry media outlet, visiting over 300 restaurants annually.She is committed to delivering honest, experience-based restaurant reviews—never sponsored, always grounded in reality.

With the rising number of Muslim travelers to Japan and the lack of reliable halal food information, she launched this project to personally verify halal-friendly restaurants and provide trustworthy guidance.Though still learning about halal culture as a beginner, she is determined to explore one restaurant at a time—with humility, respect, and a desire to help Muslim travelers feel safe and welcome in Japan.