HALAL WAGYU RESTAURANT SHINJUKU-TEI AKASAKA — Restaurant in Tokyo

Halal Wagyu Ramen serves halal certied beef dishes and uses no pork. They create a fine meal, but they miss many details so the experience leaves you wanting. They also directly ask for positive Google Maps reviews when you finish eating and for Instagram photos before you even start. It's very pandery and diminishes the meal a lot. Be aware this affects existing ratings.

I ordered the (as of June 2025) 6,000 yen ramen set which came with ramen, two wagyu sushis, two chicken karages, and a drink. Each part arrived at different times instead of together as a set. This meant parts were cooling down while other parts were fresh hot. I was asked if they could take my photo for Instagram the moment my ramen arrived...I just wanted to eat. They also asked other groups if they could take their photo for Instagram.

The miso ramen is very rich and thick. The flavor is very good, but probably not worthy of being a 6,000 yen showpiece. The plating could be prettier and showcase the generous amount of ingredients. Try not to drink anything but water with your meal or else you'll wash out the flavor. The karage is reminiscent of American style fried chicken tenders. They're very heavy with a thick crust and not the usual delicate fry. The sushi was good but felt a little underwhelming.

There are just so many little things they don't account for, as if they haven't tried being a guest at their own restaurant. If you're eating at the counter, a fan regularly blows on you so your food gets cold. Don't give somebody food just to ask for a photo - ask before it arrives, not when they're excited to eat. Don't offer a farewell sticker but also ask for a positive Google review. Servers shouldn't use the counter near the only eating guest to get meals from the kitchen for other tables - use the other counter away from the guest that you switched to later on anyway. And don't stand one meter away from a guest the entire time they're eating while doing nothing. It's awkward.

Staff might be very friendly, and the food itself is very good (however overpriced), but those details drag the restaurant down. A 6,000 set should also come with more thoughtfulness. Visiting here with a group is fine, but if alone it's less than great. Stop asking for positive Google reviews, and consider getting more...

the staff were friendly, respectful, and spoke english! however, we came here with the impression that the restaurant was great considering all the reviews & comments, but were ultimately disappointed when we sat down and ate. the food was not worth it at all, we got the yakiniku a5 wagyu set and it was pretty expensive for 4 pieces of meat that did not taste/feel like wagyu at all. they ask you to like, comment, and share on their instagram (prior to ordering btw) to get a free drink so i wouldn't doubt that most of the comments about the food are fake. this is my first ever bad review but i just felt compelled to give my honest opinion so no one gets bamboozled like us. you are better off eating the same quality if not better meat in the US for the same price. the only redeemable qualities were the good service, that you can make your own taiyaki for free, and that the restaurant has a halal...

Have been planning to visit this for a long time and I'm glad I finally did!

We ordered the premium set which included everything on the menu and I'm really glad that I skipped lunch for it! So much fold and so much meat!

One of the few places to have Halal Wagyu Beef in Tokyo and they really did it right!

Akin to a course meal and staff patiently explains each dish and also offers a demo on how to prepare the 2 main dishes (sukiyaki & shabu shabu)

While the price is significantly high, please remember that you're paying for a premium experience! And how often will you get to try Halal Wagyu Beef!

There is also a Muslim prayer room to perform your prayers!

Would highly recommend to friends! For light eaters, you may consider getting either the sukiyaki or shabu shabu set as the premium does...