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Takako Doki

General Incorporated Association Japan Halal Business Association Secretariat Public Relations / Director

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I am currently working as an editor. However, I experienced working as a cook in restrunts, hospitals, and catering industry. Looking back now, I was connected to the Idea of Hala, since then.
At one point, few decades ago, I worked in a cafeteria at an auction site. More than 60% of the visitors to the venue were foreigners, including many Muslims (There were mosque in the venue as well). I remember many people asked me about the food we serve, the types of meat and whether they are Hala qualified.
At a certain time, the cafeteria becomes lively like a festival. Because the Indian restaurant next door to the venue served food for free. Indian dish, such as biryani, curry and sweet drinks were served to the visitors. Over 100 foreigners dressed in red turbans, garabayas and folk costumes gathered in the cafeteria, and everyone had a great time surrounding the same table. Now I learned about Muslim culture, it was a fast-starting Iftar.
Also, I remember that many participants were only eating curry from the Indian restrunt, eventhough there were choices of other food. As I study about Halal, I learned that they did not chose to eat curry, but they did not have a choise. I personally think that they wanted to try some of the Japanese food, if they had a chose. I still regret that moment, when I could not do anything because of the lack of information. “Inconvenience” of food is quite different based on their cultural background, and therefore, I understand now, that it is crucial to create an environment where all people can enjoy delicious meal, regardless of their backgrounds.

In Japan, Halal food is still a minority. Many people from Muslim background visit Japan, but they fell enconvininet about it. Japan Halal Business Association advocates in the halal business: HAVO (Halal, Organic, Vegetarian, Allergy).
The idea is to aim to create products and services that many people can eat and use, regardless of their religion and various backgrounds.
Seeking for delicious, safe and secure meal is commonly shared through the nations. The time demand us to find new ways of living that transcend borders and religions. We hope that Halal will help eliminate food inconvenience and contribute to the harmony of the world where you can respect, coexist, and co-prosper with a more liberal idea to eating and enjoying food.

Delicious fresh vegetables sent to the shop directly from the farmers! A wide variety of vegan items on the menu.

Mr. FARMER is a popular restaurant which has six branches around Tokyo area, serving dishes prepared with fresh vegetables sent to them directly from the farmers and no artificial seasonings.

With the theme of “beauty and health made from the food,” they offer power protein menus for athletes, gluten-free, and vegan dishes with fresh organic vegetables.

Vegan Burger

There are a lot of “Gram” worthy menus, which use colorful vegetables abundantly. These delicious unique dishes and salads are very popular among women.

The Omotesando store is a stylish cafe with an attractive woody appearance.

Perhaps because of the location of Omotesando compared to the other branches, customers are younger and foreigners and men also come to the store. There are also terrace seats facing the street.

The entrance of Mr. FARMER Omotesando Store

The shopfront of Mr. FARMER Omotesando Store

When you visit the restaurant, I recommend to try vegan dishes that you can taste all the fresh vegetables from the farmers.

This is an Asian wrap roll made with hemp seed tabbouleh and soymeat.

A green tortilla blended into spinach wrapped with avocado, hemp seeds, vegetables, soybean meat that tastes like chicken breast strips, and bright pink red radish.

This satisfying wrap is falavored with fragrant sesame oil that Japanese people love, which goes well with crunchy hemp seeds and soft soymeat that you would not recognize it as being made from soybeans.

If you eat this with a side-salad mixed with coriander, it gives a different flavor and is very delicious.

Asian wrap roll of hemp seed tabbouleh and soy meat 1,490 yen

The Omotesando store also has a vegan menu for salads, hamburgers, and curries. And all the soups are vegan.

Turnip soup

Butternut pumpkin soup

Their vegan dishes have lots of flavors enhanced with the original taste of fresh vegetables without any animal and dairy products used.

Most of the menus are healthy dishes with vegetables, but there are also meat-based dishes available, so even if you are not a vegetarian or vegan, you will be fully satisfied.

There are also sweets, you can come here to enjoy the sweets with drink or holiday brunch.

A health-conscious café with the theme of “beauty and health made from the food.”

Mr. FARMER’s healthy, beauty, and health-conscious menu has a comfortable balance of vegan, non-vegan, and gluten-free dishes that are not too stoic, so that everyone can enjoy it on the same table!

Speaking of Mr. FARMER, they have a famous “photogenic Water Bar.”

Water Bar

The glass water server filled with water and sliced fruits and vegetables.

The water looks clear, but when you drink it, the aroma of mint and grapefruit spreads refreshingly in your mouth, making you feel like you could drink as many glasses as you want. It is nice to have such a service where you can enjoy both the appearance and the taste.

Water Bar

Depending on the store, Mr. FARMER has different menus and atmospheres, such as focusing on vegan or desserts and having a pet-friendly terrace.

The restaurant has 6 branches mainly in Tokyo, so you can visit each of them for a variety of occasions.

「 Mr. FARMER Omotesando Store」Basic information

Store name	Mr. FARMER Omotesando Store
Tel	03-5413-4215
Address	1F Sepia Harajuku, 4-5-12, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Business hours	9:00-19:00 (LO 18:30)
Holiday
Budget
Payment method	Credit Card accepted
Parking Lot	N/A
Language
Advance reservation
Cooking description	Farm fresh vegetables and power protein menu, gluten free, vegan, etc.
Note	50 seats
Store HP