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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.

All beautiful and fascinating South Indian Halal food! An authentic restaurant where fresh seafood plays a leading role

Most of the Indian curry eaten in Japan are North Indian-style foods, such as naan and meat curry that suit Japanese taste. Indian food in general is very popular in Japan, but South Indian food is not well known.
Bangera’s Kitchen is a rare restaurant in Tokyo where you can enjoy the local cuisine of South Indian Mangalore. Here, you can enjoy a variety of menus unique to the port town Mangalore, such as seafood curry, dosa, and dishes with banana and coconut.
Spice dishes that combine tamarind, coconut milk, mustard seeds, with fresh seafood have a surprisingly light taste. There are also original spice cocktails, combining medicinal herbs and spices. It is very healthy!

“MANGALORE STALE FISH THALI” is a typical dish representing Bangera’s kitchen. The contents of the THALIi are 10 items; including fish curry, dosa, rice, salad, sar (spicy tomato soup), sambal (vegetable curry), fried fish, papado (cracker), dried shrimp, and dessert.
Curry with plenty of fish has a perfect balance of refreshing acidity, mellow coconut flavor, and spices.

MANGALORE STYLE FISH THALI (1,700yen）

There was a whole scorpion fish in the orange gravy. The cooking time is perfect so the body is soft and tender, and you can enjoy the fresh taste.

Scorpion fish curry

The deep-fried fried fish is also very delicious. Granular semolina powder is coated perfectly, making crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Fresh fries are juicy and have addictive taste as hot juice spills out from inside. Different types of fish, such as swordfish, horse mackerel, and scorpionfish, are used depending on the day.

Fried fish (horse mackerel)

Sambal is a soup curry made from beans and vegetables. The refreshingly sour curry and the sweetness of the pumpkin made the taste very easy to eat. For this dish,ingredients also change depending on the day.

Sambal (Vegetable soup curry)

Lunch bread can be chosen from chapati or dosa. Urdu dosa is a dosa with good bean flavor. It contains rice flour and has moist texture like a pancake. For those who want to avoid white carbohydrates, the whole grain chapati and brown rice are also selectable.

Urad beans and rice flour Pancakes

The dessert is barley and milk sweets topped with crushed pistachios. The mild taste of custard is perfect for refreshing after eating spicy curry.
Each menu here is elegant and sophisticated, and it is delicious no matter what you choose to eat. Although there are few menus at lunchtime, you can enjoy the contents similar to dinner at reasonable value, so lunch time menu is recommended for those who visit the store for the first time.

Great deal! Lunch set menu

Sister store of “Bangelas Kitchen Ginza Main Store” (Michelin Guide Tokyo 2020’s store)

Bangera’s Kitchen is conveniently located and accessible from Tokyo Metro Ginza Station, Ginza 1-chome Station, Hibiya Station, and JR Yurakucho Station.

Ginza Main Store is a famous store listed in Michelin Guide Tokyo 2020 Bib Gourmand.
From the classic Tandoor cuisine to the powerful Bamboo biryani and curry that uses whole Managatsuo(butterfish), the South Indian Mangalore region’s dishes have a beautiful appearance and unique taste.
There are sister stores in Jimbocho and Funabori Station, in addition to the current main store.

Bangera’s Kitchen Ginza Main Store

Tandoori Chicken

It’s not as spacious as its sister stores, but the calm interior is perfect for a date occasion as it’s not too casual.
It is located on the 2nd floor of Ginza Inns II, which is convenient for shopping, so please come and visit us.

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「 Bangera's Kitchen Ginza」Basic information

Store name	Bangera's Kitchen Ginza
Tel	03-3561-5516
Address	Ginza Inns II 2F, 2-2 Ginza Nishi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business hours	11:00～23:00（L.O.22:30） （※Lunch Time: L.O.16:40）
Holiday	New Years
Budget	Lunch 2,000yen　Dinner 7,000yen
Payment method	Credit Card　PayPay, au Pay
Parking Lot	N/A
Language	Japanese, English, Hindi, Nepali, and other local Indian languages
Advance reservation
Cooking description	South Indian Karnataka / Mangalore Cuisine Specialty Store
Note	28 seats All dishes are Halal compatible
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