The Yotsuya neighborhood in Tokyo is a bustling area with excellent access from major tourist hubs like Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Akihabara, and Ginza. It’s also where you’ll find an excellent halal-certified ramen spot: “Halal Ramen Shinjukutei Yotsuya.”
WAGYU×CHICKEN RAMEN (WAGYU 2/CHICKEN 5) 2,600 JPY (tax included)
Every ingredient used here is halal. Even without pork or alcohol, you can enjoy an authentic ramen experience.
Exterior of Halal Ramen Shinjukutei Yotsuya
Spicy halal ramen that packs a punch
Halal Ramen Shinjukutei Yotsuya offers three distinct soup bases for their ramen. There are classic soy sauce and salt broths, delivering a traditional flavor beloved in Japan for generations.
But what sets this place apart is their spicy miso soup. Made by combining chicken broth, chicken fat, sesame oil, and a miso-based sauce, the precise ingredient ratios are a closely guarded secret that ensures this soup’s signature depth of flavor.
The miso soup, like the soy sauce and salt varieties, is crafted to appeal to the Japanese palate, with a rich umami depth. The spice comes through after the initial savoriness, making it delightfully addictive. Want an extra kick? There’s chili powder on the table to turn up the heat!
The wagyu topping is melt-in-your-mouth magic
Choose between chicken chāshū (Japan’s version of char siu), wagyu beef chashu, or a combination of both. The chicken chashu is thick yet tender enough to be pulled apart effortlessly with chopsticks. By keeping the seasoning light, the chicken perfectly complements the broth.
chicken chashu
The wagyu beef chashu, cooked low and slow, is another highlight. The slow-cooking process ensures the interior remains luxuriously tender, showcasing the wagyu’s natural textures. Even though it isn’t pre-seasoned, it’s full of umami, attesting to the top-quality meat the restaurant sources. The sweetness of the fat spreads on your palate with every bite.
wagyu beef chashu
You’ll also find a whole lineup of toppings indispensible to ramen such as naruto (white fish cakes with a pink swirl in the center), mennma (lacto-fermented bamboo shoots), boiled eggs, and spinach. The fact that they fill the bowl to the brim is one of the charms of Halal Ramen Shinjukutei Yotsuya.
Vegetarian ramen for a plant-based delight
Beyond their halal offerings, the restaurant also serves up “VEGETARIAN RAMEN,” suitable for vegetarians, as the name suggests. It has a simple, traditional look that brings a sense of nostalgia to anyone familiar with classic Japanese ramen.
VEGETARIAN RAMEN 1,000 JPY (tax included)
This bowl features spinach, menma, and green onions as toppings. The noodles are made without eggs, yet maintain a chewy texture and an excellent nodogoshi, the pleasant sensation of food as it glides down your throat.
The soup blends a tare sauce made with halal soy sauce with hot water and enriches it with kombu dashi (kelp broth). Grated garlic adds a punch, creating a soup that has a mild richness and a subtle but impactful flavor. When you combine it with the noodles and toppings, you get a beautifully balanced taste where every ingredient shines without overpowering each other.
A ramen shop designed for international visitors
The ramen at Halal Ramen Shinjukutei Yotsuya is prepared with distinctly Japanese flavors and designed to be appreciated by everyone, reflecting their wish: “We want people from all over the world to enjoy the delicious flavors of Japan.”
The shop has made it easy for tourists with English menus and English-speaking staff, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming experience.
The menu at Halal Ramen Shinjukutei Yotsuya
Want to cross “must-try Tokyo ramen” off your bucket list? Halal Ramen Shinjukutei Yotsuya will make that dream come true. They also have a sister restaurant, HALAL WAGYU RAMEN SHINJUKU-TEI TOKYO SHINJUKU, which offers ramen made with halal-certified wagyu beef. Don’t miss the chance to try them both!
Information
| Store name | ハラルラーメン 新宿亭 四ツ谷店 Halal Ramen Shinjukutei Yotsuya |
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| Address | Ueno Building B1, 1-23 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
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| Access |
Yotsuya Station 3-minute walk from Exit 3
Yotsuya Station 4-minute walk from Yotsuya Station Yotsuya Exit
Yotsuya-sanchome Station 8-minute walk from Exit 4
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| Phone number | 080-5913-0146 |
| Reservations | Not accepted |
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| Service charge/Table charge | None |
| Hours | 12:00-14:30（last order 14:00）, 17:00-21:30（last order 21:00） |
| Closed | No fixed holidays Unscheduled holidays |
| Seating | 14 seats 6 counter seats, 8 table seats |
| Smoking | All seats are non-smoking |
| Official website | https://www.halal-ramen-shinjuku.shop/ |
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※Menu contents, prices, store information, etc. are current as of October 2024.
