Kebab-cafe Ertugrul
Supervisor / Recommender
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.
100% Halal! Delicious kebab shop with a reverent Muslim owner
“Kebab-cafe Ertugrull,” located within a 3-minute walk from Nakano Station in Tokyo, is a restaurant where you can enjoy Turkish food and
Halal kebabs.
The shop owner Mr. Gerz Muhammet Ali is from Turkey.
Popular menu here is a kebab sandwich (pita bread) and a stick shaped kebab wrap.
Tea service is available at lunch time, for in-store dining.
Sandwich: chicken kebab and cabbage salad in pita bread.
Ertugrul’s wrap, which is also the name of the shop, is full of chicken kebab, cabbage salad, tomato paste, hummus and rice.
The special sauce: ranges from sweet to spicy. You can customize your kebab, share different tastes.
Halal-certified kebab shop where you can Wudu and pray
Kebab-cafe Ertugrul cooks every food, strictly following the essential points of Halal .At the entrance of the shop, there is a Halal logo and a Halal certificate, like many restaurants qualified to serve Halal food.
However, since the Halal Mark does not have a global standard, the judgment standards and guidance content differ for each certification body.
The certificate is issued by Japan Halal Foundation when everything in your store is Halal.
In this certification, three stars are the most rigorous level. Kebab-cafe Ertugrul has three stars, so the score is the highest, 100% Halal. (So, there is no pork or alcohol served in the restaurant.)
The Muslim-managed kebab shop already have the image of “Halal,”therefore not all shops have the Halal certification.
But that is the character of Mr.Ali who has sincere and consistent values.
It seems that this store has acquired Halal certification, so that anyone can understand that this store is completely Halal.
Mr. Ali said he has two wishes:
“To provide a place where Muslims can eat in peace without minding.” and “Best kebabs for everyone!”
The compact prayer space for one person, has a sink at a low position to clean your hands, feet, face, mouth, etc. with water before praying.
Prioritizing integrity in Islamic teachings over profits
There are times when Mr. Ali’s wife comes to Ertugrul to help. He talked about opening a store this way.
“From a business point of view, some people think that it is better to increase the turnover rate by having two more seats than having a player room in a small shop.
Of course that is more profitable, but I wanted to respect him. ”
Mr. Ali prioritizes honesty in Islamic teachings over profits.
Each of those thoughts is reflected in the atmosphere of the dishes and shops. It is such a rare place in Tokyo, and it is no doubt that many Muslims can feel comfortable.
Takeaway available for all menu (Tax rate: 8% for takeaway, 10% for eating inside)
Kebab sandwich, Kebab Wrap, Kebab Plate and Vegetable Wrap
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「 Kebab-cafe Ertugrul」Basic information
Store name | Kebab-cafe Ertugrul |
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Tel | 03-6382-8895 |
Address | 3-33-14 Nakano, Nakano-ku |
Business hours | 11:00~23:00 |
Holiday | Every second Wednesday |
Budget | ~1,000yen |
Payment method | EPOS Pay, PayPay, LINE Pay, Rakuten Pay, auPay, d-payment |
Parking Lot | N/A |
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Advance reservation | |
Cooking description | A delicious Kebab made by Turkish Chef |
Note | Praying space available |
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