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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.

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.

「 Jame Jam」Basic information

Store name	Jame Jam
Tel	03-3311-3223
Address	2-20-7 Asagaya-minami, Suginami-ku
Business hours	Tuesday to Friday 11: 30-14: 30 (L.O.14: 00) Monday to Saturday 17: 00-22: 30 (L.O.21: 30)
Holiday	Sunday
Budget	￥2,000～￥3,500
Payment method	Cash Only
Parking Lot	N/A
Language
Advance reservation
Cooking description	Authentic Persian food by Iranian chef. Alcohol is served, but the food menu is all Halal.
Note	3-minute walk from JR Chuo Line Asagaya Station, 21 seats
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