Ramadan in Tokyo: 8 Best Restaurants for Breaking Your Fast

Though Japan may not be the easiest place in the world for a restrictive diet, as you may have heard from any vegans, vegetarians or gluten-free friends, the understanding of dietary restrictions and different ways of living is slowly growing — likely as a result of inbound tourism to the country also growing by millions of people each year.

The capital, as you might expect, is leading the way in this respect, with most tourists visiting this mesmerizing metropolis and indirectly increasing the need for customizable or outright new menus in restaurants throughout the city. 

This includes an increasing number of halal-friendly restaurants and menus, meaning that Tokyo offers a wide range of dining options for breaking your fast during Ramadan. From halal wagyu and sushi to halal tempura and sukiyaki, discover meals perfect for iftar, allowing you to break your fast with comfort and delight.

Halal Sukiyaki Restaurant Diyafa was born out of a single conversation. Chef Osagawa Hideki was chatting to a friend when the conversation turned to his friend showing Muslim visitors around Japan, and the difficulties of finding halal food — even in a city as metropolitan as Tokyo.

It was only at that point that he realized to what extent Japanese food used ingredients considered haram, such as sake and mirin. So troubled by this was Chef Osagawa that he shuttered the traditional Japanese restaurant that he was running and made it his mission to make Japanese food accessible to Muslim visitors.

Sushi and yakiniku were some of the most common halal alternatives available, he reasoned, so he decided to try and explore an entirely different side of Japanese cuisine, one that is just as deeply rooted in Japanese culinary culture: sukiyaki. 

Chef Osagawa is determined to give his clientele the best possible sukiyaki experience — just because it’s halal doesn’t mean it sacrifices any of the dish’s inherent deliciousness. In fact, Digaya offers a wide selection of A5-grade halal wagyu beef across all its Muslim-friendly wagyu beef course menus.

Based in glitzy Roppongi is Teppanyaki Aoyama, bringing tantalizing teppanyaki dishes to one of the area’s quieter back alleys.

Spread across two stories and anchored by a small courtyard, the lower floor features a wood-slab counter overlooking the steel flat-top grill, while the upper floor is solely reserved for private dining rooms.

The focus here is on elegant, seasonal ingredients prepared to perfection in front of diners. The star of the show, however, is the Miyazaki beef, one of the most exclusive types of Japanese Black wagyu, offered in cuts like chateaubriand, sirloin and tenderloin.

Seafood dishes and inventive appetizers like seared yellowtail with tomato and caper sauce to grilled vegetables are also featured in their premium course menus.

Note: For halal wagyu options, please leave a note about dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Yakiniku Kappo Note almost needs no introduction, delighting countless diners with extravagant wagyu beef dishes for everything from romantic dinner dates to business meetings.

Get up close and personal at one of the coveted counter seats for front-row seats to the high-end yakiniku craftsmanship on display each night. But don't worry, even away from the counter, you'll get a show of high-quality wagyu beef and seasonal accompaniments.

And that's not all... Each of their omakase courses include delicacies like fresh sashimi, grilled dishes, aromatic mixed rice flavored with mushrooms, and — what we're all here for — succulent A5-grade wagyu beef.

Kappo Note's halal wagyu course menu:

Introduced in 2025, Kappo Note's new halal wagyu course menu features the highest A5-grade halal wagyu beef. All dishes are free from alcohol and pork while still retaining the attention to detail and seasonality that Kappo Note is known for.

Please note that while the ingredients are halal-friendly, the restaurant is unable to ensure halal compliance for utensils and other serving ware.

Find out more: Guide to Kappo Cuisine

Nikutei Futago is a series of popular yakiniku restaurants across Tokyo, but it is the Nikutei Futago iki Hongo Sanchome branch that recently got their halal-certified qualification, meaning they're now set apart as one of the growing selection of restaurants able to offer halal-friendly wagyu beef.

Nikutei Futago's chosen wagyu beef is Kurohana beef from Kagoshima Prefecture, a kuroge wagyu black beef from Japan's southern island that is most sought after for its marbling. 

If you need help bringing out the qualities of the halal wagyu on the grill, simply ask and the staff are more than happy to take care of the grilling for you. The hardest decision will be deciding between their multiple mouthwatering course menus...

Tempura Asakusa SAKURA’s mission is to let everyone enjoy tempura, which is why it’s one of the most accommodating omakase tempura restaurants in Tokyo. 

The tempura batter is gluten-free — made with rice flour instead of the usual wheat flour — and they’ve been halal-certified since August 2024, meaning that Muslims can enjoy their signature dish: the wagyu sirloin tempura. 

Alongside this are a selection of equally crisp seasonal ingredients, including fresh vegetables (presented in a basket ahead of your meal) and plump kuruma-ebi (Japanese tiger prawns). Thanks to the English-speaking staff, you’ll also get to enjoy an explanation of the different dishes available and the best pairing of dipping sauces, salt and drinks.

Take a seat at their intimate 10-seat counter and experience a refined, yet accessible, introduction to Ramadan in Tokyo.

This is the very first halal-certified sushi restaurant in Japan! That means everything from the soy sauce to the fish to the pickles are all fully halal, as verified by the Japan Halal Foundation. 

That means your Tokyo Ramadan dining experience can be enjoyed without any hesitation, allowing you to dive into the flavours of fresh shrimp, scallops, sea bream, mussels, abalone, salmon, herring, uni sea urchin and so many more.

Some would even say it’s one of the best things to do in Asakusa, and who are we to disagree?

Find out more: Best Halal Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo: Must-Try Places

If you’ve never been able to try kaiseki ryori multicourse cuisine in Tokyo, Mokushundo is where you need to be, offering halal-friendly dishes in a nostalgic, Showa-era atmosphere — complete with a serene traditional garden.

The two main specialties? Halal-friendly roasted beef and iron-kettle cooking. The former takes wagyu beef loin that’s been cooked and seasoned according to a recipe that has been passed from generation to generation for decades. The latter is a theatrical method of cooking that grills dishes on lava rocks from Mt. Fuji. Fancy.

There is also a prayer space, should you need it. While this restaurant is halal-friendly, it is worth noting that alcohol and non-halal dishes are also served here.

Find out more: Best Kaiseki Restaurants in Tokyo

Meaning “happiness” in Malayalam, Santosham lives up to its name. This no-frills South Indian spot in Ochanomizu has become a favorite for both Indian expats and curious locals seeking authentic flavors from Kerala. 

Unlike the typical North Indian fare found in Japan, the restaurant offers the distinct spices of South India, creating a unique taste experience that was deemed worthy of a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2023. Every dish is packed with flavor, from the creamy chicken stew to the aromatic biryani. 

The chef also adds his creative touch, offering seasonal fruit lassis with combinations like pomegranate and crushed pistachio instead of the traditional mango lassi. 

Note: Halal options are available upon request, adding to the restaurant's appeal.

Find out more: Michelin Bib Gourmand Tokyo (2025)

If you’re spending Ramadan in Tokyo, you’re going to want to explore our full list of Tokyo halal food tours! For our personal recommendations, keep on reading…

Wander through the traditional district of Asakusa and get to know another side to Japanese culture with halal-friendly dishes from shops with over 100 years of history. In addition, your expert local guide will also teach you proper Japanese dining etiquette, meaning you won’t make a fool of yourself while you try five different halal dishes and traditional desserts.

Note: If you book for two or more guests or more, the experience will automatically become private.

In this unique Tokyo halal cooking class and supermarket tour, your host will take you to a local Japanese supermarket, show you halal-friendly ingredients and seasonings (including showing you what to look for on food labels), and then teach you how to craft halal-friendly ramen and gyoza dumplings. But remember to save room for green tea pudding as dessert!

Salat support is available, including worship mats and space for Wudu.

For everything mentioned in the experience above without wandering around the supermarket for ingredients, opt for this halal cooking class instead!

Explore Asakusa’s historical landmarks — including Kaminarimon Gate and Nakamise Shopping Street — before taking a seat at a local yakiniku restaurant for halal-certified A5-grade wagyu beef. 

This is about to be a Ramadan in Tokyo that you’ll never forget.

Get an inside look into a Japanese home in this halal cooking class, giving you the skills (and recipe!) to make two traditional Japanese foods: okonomiyaki and golden soup, made with only halal-friendly ingredients.

Learn more about Japanese ingredients, culture and flavors through this unique Japanese cooking class.

Find out: What Is Okonomiyaki?

For a truly unforgettable Ramadan in Tokyo, browse our full selection of halal Japanese food tours and cooking classes. 

Or, if you have a certain cuisine in mind, search for the best restaurants for halal sushi, halal ramen and halal kaiseki. Whatever halal food in Japan you can think of, it’s waiting for you…