Your search for the best halal Japanese food in Osaka ends here!
Osaka is the city in Japan for foodies to indulge in robust flavors and colorful cuisine. This city is where the term kuidaore (食い倒れ) originates from, meaning to eat oneself bankrupt.
Perhaps that’s one reason Osaka is the world’s top ten best cities to live in.
Japanese food tends to feature haraam ingredients like pork and alcohol, but this is changing over the years. Restaurants are adapting to local and global demands to serve halal food.
While there are a handful of halal restaurants in Osaka, I’m sure you’d love to savor authentic Japanese food to enrich your travel experience! With this list, you won’t go hungry here.
Halal Japanese Food Restaurants In Osaka
1. Halal Restaurant Naritaya
2. Matsuri
3. Yakiniku Zerohachi
4. Ramen Honolu
5. Osaka Ukihashi
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1. Halal Restaurant Naritaya
Certified halal by Japan Islamic Trust
What is a trip to Japan without tasting its most popular comfort food – ramen? While this iconic noodle soup is typically made with pork, chicken-broth versions are also common. Tasty too!
Naritaya is one such restaurant that makes Muslim-friendly chicken ramen. This halal-certified restaurant takes pride in making its own noodles, original sauce blend, and dashi broth. Local ingredients are key here, to maintain an authentic Japanese taste alongside fresh flavors.
Halal Japanese Food In Tokyo: Naritaya
Prices start at ¥850 (USD6) for shoyu soy sauce or miso ramen, ¥1000 (USD7) for spicy miso, and ¥1300 (USD9) for Naritaya’s Special Ramen. Opt to upgrade to large or extra large portions (with additional charges) if you’re feeling super hungry!
Naritaya is also known for its Halal Wagyu menu, serving this deliciously juicy halal Japanese beef in yakiniku rice bowls, katsu cutlets, and steaks.
When you’re done snapping photos at Dotonbori’s Glico Running Man, make sure to drop by this halal food restaurant in the heart of Osaka, Japan!
✓ English menu
✓ English-speaking staff
✓ Muslim prayer space
Halal Restaurant Naritaya | 成田屋
Address: 3F, T’z Bldg., 1-7-23 Higashi Shinsaibashi Chuo-ku, Osaka
Business Hours: Opens daily
Weekdays
Lunch 11.00am – 3.00pm
Dinner 5.00pm – 10.00pm
Weekends & Holidays
12.00pm – 10.00pm
How To Go To Naritaya:
Board the Osaka Metro Midosuji train line (from Umeda, Shin-Osaka, Tennoji, Namba, etc) to Shinsaibashi Station and walk for 6 minutes to Naritaya.
2. Matsuri
Matsuri is a popular halal Japanese restaurant that serves Osaka’s iconic favorites, from takoyaki to okonomiyaki to halal ramen. It is helmed by a local Japanese chef who works closely with the Muslim community to create its pork-free, alcohol-free menu.
While the restaurant is not certified halal, rest assured that its meat supplies are.
Halal Japanese Food In Osaka: Matsuri
A must-try Osaka specialty food is kushikatsu, a deep-fried dish of meats and vegetables on skewers. I fell in love with kushikatsu in Osaka, so much so that I had it 3-4 times on a five-day trip. You must give it a try! Matsuri serves a vegan-friendly menu too.
Do as the locals do and have a takoyaki party where you make them yourself at the table! Remember to stop by their little supermarket to get your hands on halal food souvenirs.
Note that this restaurant serves alcohol.
✓ English menu
✓ English-speaking staff
✓ Muslim prayer space
✓ Kids-friendly
Matsuri | 日本食レストラン 祭
Address: 3-27-17 Yoshino, Fukushima Ward, Osaka
Business Hours: Opens daily
Lunch 11.00am – 2.00pm
Dinner 5.00pm – 12.00am
How To Go To Matsuri
Board the Osaka Metro Sennichimae train line (from Tsuruhashi, Nipponbashi, Namba, Tanagawa, etc) to Noda Hanshin Station and walk for 1 minute from Exit 7.
Alternatively, take the JR Osaka Loop train line (from Tennoji, Osakajo-koen, Sakuranomiya, Osaka, etc) to Noda Station, where Matsuri is just an 8-minute walk.
3. Zerohachi Yakiniku Restaurant OCAT
If you loooove meat, you cannot miss Zerohachi Yakiniku!
All-you-can-eat yakiniku grilled meats. Halal Wagyu beef. Halal Kobe beef.
Need I say more? Wrap up a long day exploring Osaka with over 70 food items to indulge in at this Muslim-friendly restaurant’s all-you-can-it halal-certified grilled meat course. It’s not all beef, as the menu also includes halal chicken, sausages, seafood, lamb & rice dishes.
Pro tip: Japanese beef is so good you don’t need to smother it in sauces. Dip that juicy halal Kobe beef lightly in Zerohachi’s original salt blends to accentuate its mouth-watering flavors.
Halal Japanese Food In Osaka: Zerohachi Yakiniku
All-you-can-eat meals with soft drinks start from Red Course’s ¥3,500 (USD24) to Silver Course’s ¥7,500 (USD48) for a 90-minute session. 120-minute sessions are available too.
Kids below 12 and senior citizens above 65 pay less, yay!
If you’re not big on unlimited dishes, feel free to order from Zerohachi’s ala carte menu or smaller yakiniku set packages. Alcohol is served here.
✓ English menu
✓ English-speaking staff
✓ Muslim prayer space
✓ Kids-friendly
Zerohachi Yakiniku | ぜろはち難波
Address: 5F, OCAT Mall, 1-4-1, Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka
Business Hours:
Lunch 11.00am – 4.00pm
Dinner 5.00pm – 10.00pm
Closes every 3rd Wednesday of the month
How To Go To Zerohachi Yakiniku:
Board the Osaka Metro Midosuji train line (from Umeda, Shin-Osaka, Tennoji, Shinsaibashi, etc) or Yotsubashi train line (from Suminoekoen, from Nishi-Umeda, Hommachi, etc) to Namba Station, then walk a few minutes via an underground path to Zerohachi in OCAT Mall.
4. Ramen Honolu
Certified halal by Japan Islamic Trust
Located in Osaka’s shopping haven Namba, Ramen Honolu is another halal noodle expert that goes to great lengths to welcome Muslims looking for halal food in this Kansai city.
Besides the restaurant’s halal certification, Honolu also sources soy sauce, chicken, and noodles from halal-certified suppliers. No alcohol is served either, and cooking utensils/tableware have never been in contact with non-halal ingredients. You know you can eat with peace of mind here!
Halal Japanese Food In Osaka: Ramen Honolu
This Japanese restaurant’s main draw is its 6-hour slow-cooked broth made from Kagoshima Satsuma chicken, concentrated in mouth-watering flavor and collagen.
Hundreds of positive reviews rave about Honolu ramen’s chewy noodles, generous portions, and distinctively thick, flavorful broth. Many said it’s the best halal ramen they’ve had!
Try the popular spicy fried chicken ramen for ¥1,580 (USD11) for an extra kick. Complete this quintessential Japanese meal with the famous Nikkoken chicken gyoza for ¥680 (USD5).
Honolu’s instant ramen packs are also available to buy as yummy souvenirs!
✓ English menu
✓ English-speaking staff
✓ Muslim prayer space
Ramen Honolu | 帆のる
Address: 1F, 2-5-27 Motomachi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka
Business Hours: Opens daily
Lunch 11.30am – 2.30pm
Dinner 5.00pm – 9.30pm
How To Go To Ramen Honolu:
Board the Osaka Metro Midosuji train line (from Umeda, Shin-Osaka, Tennoji, Shinsaibashi, etc) or Yotsubashi train line (from Suminoekoen, Nishi-Umeda, Hommachi, etc) to Namba Station, then walk 10-15 minutes from Exit 5.
5. Osaka Ukihashi
If you’re celebrating a special occasion in Japan, Osaka Ukihashi is just the restaurant to splurge on a luxurious dining experience! Located within Hotel Granvia that’s connected to Osaka Station, it makes a convenient stop for an exquisite Muslim-friendly Japanese meal.
The highlight is its kaiseki dining, a traditional Japanese multi-course meal honoring seasonal ingredients in a visually-stunning presentation.
Expect beautifully simmered delicacies, tasty aged-kelp broth, crystal-grilled dishes, and more made with certified Osaka-grown produce
Halal Japanese Food In Osaka: Osaka Ukihashi
Request a private room with spectacular city views to make it extra special.
Osaka Ukihashi promises Muslim diners a memorable pork-free & alcohol-free meal. Not even seasonings used contain any non-halal ingredients. Only halal-certified chicken and beef star in this elegant kaiseki course priced at ¥10,000 (USD69).
This Japanese restaurant also separates cookware/kitchen utensils for halal food!
Do note that tableware is shared and alcoholic drinks are served here.
✓ English menu
✓ English-speaking staff
Osaka Ukihashi | 大阪浮橋
Address: Hotel Granvia Osaka, 3-1-1, Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka
Business Hours: Opens daily
Lunch 11.30am – 3.00pm
Dinner 5.00pm – 9.00pm
Reserve at least 4 days ahead!
How To Go To Osaka Ukihashi:
Take the Osaka Loop train line (from Tsuruhashi, Bentencho, Osaka Castle Park, Tennoji, etc) to Osaka Station. Then, walk a few minutes to the South Gate Building where Hotel Granvia Osaka is located.
Conclusion
I hope you found this compilation of halal Japanese food in Osaka helpful for your travel plans now that borders are open for travelers!
Before the pandemic, there were more halal Japanese food restaurants in Osaka for Muslims to enjoy these local staples. Sadly, some are now permanently closed while others indefinitely ceased operations of their halal menu. Refer to this list:
CLOSED RESTAURANTS/CEASED HALAL MENU AS OF 2023:
1. Sojibo @ Kansai Intl. Airport
2. Oraga Soba @ Kansai Intl. Airport
3. The U-Don @ Kansai Intl. Airport
4. Kobe Beef Nagomi @ Nipponbashi
5. Torisoba Ayam-Ya @ Namba
6. Chibo Diversity @ Dotonbori
7. Ganko @ Hozenji
8. Bulls @ OCAT Mall
9. Minokichi @ Shinsaibashi
10. 3te Cafe @ Shinsaibashi
FAQ
Is Udon In Japan Halal?
Generally, udon in Japan is not halal. Udon noodles are made only of flour, water, and salt. However, preparation to make udon dishes often include non-halal, animal-based ingredients like pork or alcohol. That said, there are some Muslim-friendly restaurants serving halal udon in Japan, like Kineya Mugimaru in Tokyo.
Is Takoyaki In Japan Halal?
Takoyaki in Japan are mostly not halal. Unless made by Muslim-friendly stores, alcohol and animal-based ingredients may be present in the batter as well as its sauce. Dashi in the batter is commonly made with bonito fish flakes, while sauces often contain pork. As each restaurant’s version is different, best to check with the staff to be sure.
Is Food Expensive In Osaka?
Food prices range drastically from cheap to expensive in Osaka. Cheap street food like ramen, takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and udon are easily available for ¥500 (USD3.50) – ¥1,000 (USD7) per meal. Compared to Tokyo, food (and the general cost of living) in Osaka are a little cheaper.
