This flagship near Shinjuku-sanchome crowns a 100% halal-certified bowl with slices of seared A5 wagyu roast beef — pork- and alcohol-free, prayer space on hand.
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Ecle Shinjuku B103, 3-11-6 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Nearest station
Shinjuku-sanchome Stn
Cuisine
Halal wagyu ramen
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A5 wagyu roast beef ramen
Halal Wagyu Ramen Shinjuku-tei is the flagship of a small halal-certified ramen chain, tucked into the basement of the Ecle Shinjuku building, a two-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station.
The draw is the A5 wagyu roast beef ramen (listed on the menu as the Wagyu Yakiniku Ramen, ¥4,500): thin, seared slices of A5 wagyu fanned over a miso or shoyu broth, a genuine step up from the chicken-stock-based halal ramen more common around Tokyo. Every ingredient here, down to the seasonings, carries halal certification, and the kitchen keeps pork and alcohol out entirely — for travelers wary of places that are only "halal-friendly," this one commits fully, with a dedicated prayer room (wudu facilities and a marked qibla direction) built into the shop. Order the wagyu bowl for the signature experience; there's also a lineup of chicken-based ramen (¥1,500–2,500) for a lighter, cheaper visit.
One detail worth knowing: the recipes are produced under chef Shinji Odawara, whose own Daikanyama restaurant Issai Kassai holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand — a genuine fine-dining pedigree behind what could easily have been a novelty bowl.
Practically, it's an easy stop for first-time visitors: the menu is multilingual, staff are used to explaining the halal sourcing, and unlike many Tokyo ramen counters, cash isn't required — credit cards, e-money, and QR payments are all accepted. Seating is limited, and the shop can close early once the day's batch sells out, so booking ahead through the restaurant's own Fast Pass reservation system (or its TableCheck page) is worth the extra step if you want a specific time, especially around lunch. Open 12:00–21:00 daily.
✓ Last verified Jul 2026
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