A Persian restaurant located in Asagaya Ichiban-gai, which is crowded with private shops under the overpass
Jame Jam is a Persian (Iranian) restaurant located a 3-minute walk from Asagaya Station on the JR Chuo Line.
Persian cuisine made by Iranian owner chef is exceptional. Everything is very healthy with elaborate dishes, such as kebabs using chicken and lamb, and stew with a lot of herbs.
Chicken kebab
Eggplant and meat stew
Rice mixed with broad beans and dill
In Jame Jam, all meals are Halal. Vegan menus are also available, including Falafel from the Middle East and Iran’s classic salad with herbs and limes.
Salad sealers
In addition to soft drinks such as Persian tea and pomegranate juice, there are plenty of liquors such as craft beer and Middle Eastern wines.
Weekday limited lunch menu available Tuesday to Friday
From Tuesday to Friday there is a weekday limited lunch menu. This is a daily lunch appetizer assortment.
Daily lunch appetizer platter
It is a daily healthy lunch, served with several kinds of dips such as stewed eggplants and tomatoes, hummus and cheese on bagged pita bread.
Falafel, made by crushing chickpeas and kneading spices, is popular among vegan menus due to its high nutritional value. The outside has a crisp texture and the inside has a chewy texture.
Lunch is a great deal with salad, soup and chai-tea set.
Perfect for a light-fast lunch that won’t lean on your stomach. Chicken and lamb stew dishes are also delicious, so please try them once.
Persian tea
Lunch menu
Goal is to provide a place where people from all over the world come togather and have a good time
Jame Jam is a Persian (Iranian) restaurant located in Asagaya Ichiban-gai, which is crowded with private shops beneath the overpass of Asagaya Station. It is located in a shopping street with a retro-Showa atmosphere. But when you open the door of Jame Jam, it suddenly becomes a Persian-like foreign country.
The shop owner is also a chief chef. He has lived in Japan for over 30 years and speaks very fluent Japanese. He was originally an engineer, but after graduating from Culinary college in Tehran, he started to work as a chef at hotels and restaurants in Shinjuku. In 2007, he opened Jame Jam in Asagaya.
The name Jame Jam is derived from a legendary cup that was once owned by the King of the Persian Empire. The cup has a mysterious power to overlook scenery and people around the world. Like the legendary cup, the owner desires to create a place where people from all over the world can come together and enjoy.
Basically, the owner is also working as a chef. So, he becomes very busy when there are several customers. He is a very friendly person who often talks over to the counter, while cooking.
The owner’s talk-skill is advanced enough that he receives interviews from TV stations multiple times (as a category of Iranian / Middle Eastern cuisine). When you make a visit to Jame Jam, be sure to enjoy the conversation with the owner along with delicious Persian food.
Supervisor / Recommender
- Halal Supervisor and Foreigner Food Coordinator (Cooking, Consulting, Public Relations)
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I currently work as an editor, but my previous job was as a chef, with many years of experience working in hospitals, restaurants, and the food service industry. Looking back, I think my connection to halal may have already been there.
Decades ago, I once worked in a cafeteria at an auction venue. Over 60% of the visitors were foreigners. Many Muslims were present, and the venue had a mosque-like prayer space. I remember being frequently asked questions about whether the meat was halal and what kind of meat it was. At certain times, the cafeteria would become as lively as a festival. The Indian restaurant next door would generously serve free biryani, curry, and sweet drinks to everyone who came. Over 100 people, including people wearing bright red turbans, galabeyas, and traditional attire, gathered in the cafeteria, all sitting around the same table and enjoying a truly enjoyable time. Looking back, it was iftar, the end of fasting, and I understand the significance of sharing, but at the time I was ignorant of halal and Islam, and didn't even consider how to respond. They only ate the curry made by the Indians in the restaurant. As I studied halal, I realized, "I wanted to eat Japanese food, but I couldn't." I regret not doing anything even though there was something I could have done.
If only it didn't contain pork! If only it didn't contain wheat or buckwheat! I could eat it... Food insecurity is different for each person.
That's why I think it's important to learn about the differences in culture, religion, and lifestyle that underlie it, and to create an environment where everyone can enjoy delicious meals in comfort.
The desire for delicious, safe, and secure food is universal. The times are calling for people to live in new ways that transcend borders and religions. I hope that halal can be a gateway to eliminating food insecurity, contributing even in some small way to a society where people can coexist and prosper with more liberal thinking, and to global harmony beyond.
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