Sankyu Halal Japanese Food

Focused on “traditional Japanese food” with all halal ingredients, Sankyu first opened in Ueno to offer halal ramen to the many visitors coming to see Ueno Park and Ameyoko. After finding success at their first shop, Sankyu opened a second location in Asakusa, a few minutes on foot from famous Tokyo sightseeing destinations like Sensoji Temple. So this summer, with hopes of discovering some of Tokyo’s best halal Japanese food, the Japankuru team stopped by to try a taste of their famous ramen!
Sankyu’s Asakusa shop is bright and clean, with an inviting bright green sign and “halal” banners out front. Inside are maybe a dozen tables, including a few classic Japanese floor tables in a little room further inside. We loved the free origami paper and origami instructions available for diners, perfect for keeping you entertained while you wait, but as a ramen restaurant we didn’t have to wait long for the most important part of the experience – the ramen.

Menu Highlights

Spicy Beef Ramen

The Sankyu menu includes a few different ramen options, although all of them use their clear beef bone soy sauce broth as a base and come with a marinated egg. Choose beef, chicken, or both as a topping, then decide if you want it spicy or not! During the Japankuru team’s visit, prices ranged from 1,350 yen for normal chicken ramen to 1,950 yen for spicy ramen with both beef and chicken on top.

Despite Sankyu’s claims, this ramen isn’t the most “traditional” Japanese ramen flavor we’ve ever tasted, especially when you order the spicy version. But that doesn’t mean it’s not good ramen! The broth is savory with a strong beef flavor, and the spicy version has a little kick to it without being overwhelmingly spicy. Our favorite part was the sliced beef on top, which was seared for extra meaty flavor. It’s not the most tender beef you might find in Japan, especially when compared to places serving wagyu beef, but it’s also reasonably priced – a good balance if you don’t want to empty your wallet on lunch!

Yaki Gyoza

Served with chili oil for added spice, Sankyu’s pan-fried dumplings are nothing if not crispy! The filling is classic gyoza, simple and meaty, but they’re clearly fried to ensure that each one has a perfect crispy layer of carmelization, really adding to the experience!

Add Halal Ramen to Your Asakusa Itinerary

Sankyu is easily accessible from popular Asakusa spots like Sensoji Temple, the Nakamise shopping street, and even Asakusa Hanayashiki, but it’s even closer to Asakusa’s famous Kappabashi Dogugai, AKA “Kappabashi Kitchen Town.” This area originally catered to restaurateurs, and while much of the clientele is now everyday shoppers and visiting travelers, the shops still stock a huge variety of pots, pans, beautiful ceramic dishes, cutlery, and super high-quality Japanese cooking knives. If you like to cook, or you like to eat in style even in your own home, it’s a must-see while you’re in Tokyo! Grab some ramen for lunch at Sankyu, then do some shopping in Kappabashi to bring the Japanese culinary experience home with you.

Sankyu Halal Ramen Japanese Food Asakusa (三休ハラール日本料理浅草店)
2-25-7 Nishiasakusa, Taito City, Tokyo
Hours: 11:30 – 15:00 | 17:00 – 20:30
Official Website (en)

Sankyu is about 4 minutes on foot from Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station, or 7 minutes from Tawaramachi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. If you’re already out sightseeing, it’s about 2 minutes from Kappabashi Dogugai and just over 10 from Sensoji Temple. Check it out when you’re looking for halal ramen in Asakusa, or check out their other location when exploring Ueno!

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