Halal food and cafe — Restaurant in Fujikawaguchiko

TL;DR: A versatile spot near Mt. Fuji offering halal food and prayer services. Menu includes wraps, ramen, and curry rice, with hot/cold drinks. Small store for travel essentials. Prices range from 1000 to 2000 yen. Minor complaint about the small eating area, but overall a community-driven cafe worth revisiting.

Full review: After exploring the scenic surroundings of Mt. Fuji and its lake, we decided to dine at this multifunctional spot that caters to both halal food enthusiasts and those seeking a quiet place for prayer. The menu boasts a variety of options, from wraps to ramen and rice with curry, accompanied by a selection of hot and cold beverages like chai and cocoa. The establishment also features a quaint store offering convenient travel snacks and items.

With prices ranging from 1000 to 2000 yen per person, the value is reasonable. While I have no major complaints, I might nitpick and mention that the dining area is a tad small. However, considering this cafe's community-driven ethos outside a mosque, any minor concerns seem insignificant. In conclusion, I'd gladly revisit this establishment on future trips...

They have a nice masjid, clean wudu place & bathrooms for women and men separated.

However the masjid (prayer room) isn’t really separated. It’s a very nice atmosphere in the masjid itself, but for women: when you pray the men walk in on your back and there’s no wall so they can fully see you. Just to keep in mind.

About the restaurant (the food): the food was days old, you could literally taste this. Super dry and old, you really can’t serve this to people. I wouldn’t recommend people wo want to eat halal food to eat here.

Do go to the masjid though (but if you are a female wanting to pray, I’d suggest to pray in your hotel or wherever you are staying).

They do play quran in the restaurant, which...

So happy I came across this gem here. We stopped to pray and so excited for halal food. I got the Indonesian noodles which were delicious. My sister got the chicken curry with cheese. The noodles were way more flavorful compared to the curry and rice. I got the cinnamon chai but wasn’t a huge fan it tasted watered down and way too much cinnamon, but in comparing this to a traditional Indian/pakistan masala chai. My sister got the Vietnamese coffee which she really liked. They a wudu area, clean bathrooms and a beautiful prayer area. Next door is a batting cage which was fun and across the street...