My husband found this restaurant listed on the Halal Navi website as Muslim-friendly (they use halal ingredients even though they are not certified yet). Yeeey! We came from Osaka and arrived at around 12 something. And they were packed with so many visitors already (which is good for them). They have a modern queue system, where you will get your waiting list number and can check how much it takes until your turn (by QR code or via LINE). At first, we got number 211, and by that time, their system predicted that we would have to wait around 284 minutes (more than 4.5 hours!) as we were still 125 numbers behind. So we decided to stroll around --even go back to Kyoto). Ah! They also stated that after 15.00, unfortunately, you can't order any kind of noodles (and that's why we turned back to Kyoto to find another halal restaurant for lunch because there's no other halal restaurant around). At 15:23, I re-checked the queue system, and it said that we'd wait around 52 minutes until our number finally called. So we took the train from Kyoto to Uji with easy feelings because we still had plenty of time. But suddenly, my phone buzzed at 15:42, and they notified me that it was our turn. We were still on our way on the train. I was panicked because they also mentioned if we didn't show up more than 10 minutes after being called, our reservation would be canceled. I was like, "Are you kidding me? After waiting forever, we can't eat there finally?" I almost gave up -as my experience with Japan is nearly never (if not always) on time and strict with the rules. We finally came late, but I don't remember exactly for how long. We were left behind so many queue numbers, but they let us in. The food was beautiful and tasted good, even though we couldn't order their signature noodles because of the time. The matcha tastes so strong but delicious. If you bring your kids (and they don't get used to eating something bitter), I recommend soft-serve ice cream. They gave complimentary tea at first, and it smelled so good (and unique. It smelled like milk, without containing any milk). But after all those circumstances, I don't have the energy left to ask them what kind of tea this is (lol). For their reputation, the price is fair enough. And because they are located close to Uji Station, it's easy to find them.

So the conclusion is, if you have plenty of time, go get them! Take your queue number and stroll around (but don't get too far! lol). And come 30'-60' earlier than they said you should come. Or you can get in line before they open. I read that many people do that, and they "only" wait for around 1 hour. Good luck!