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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.

The sacred place of kebabs like Roppongi area! “Moses Kebab” with 2 stores in Akihabara

“Moses’s Kebab” is a doner kebab specialty store located a 5-minute walk from Akihabara Station. As of June 2020, they have two stores in Akihabara. The main store is a 4-story building with a spacious eat-in space near the electric town.

And, this AKIBA STYLE store on the first floor of a house along Akihabara Junk Street is a franchise member store. There is a long-established kebab shop called “Star Kebab,” which has 3 stores in Akihabara alone, and there are many kebab shops in a narrow area.

Akihabara is called the “sacred place of kebabs,” lined up to Roppongi, and it seems that some fans visit from afar in search of delicious kebabs. Moses’ kebab is one of the popular shops.

Moses’ kebab AKIBA STYLE (Akihabara store)

You can choose from three types of kebab meat: beef, chicken, and a mix of both.

The cheerful Turkish staff scrapes off the chunks of meat that roam while baking with a long knife and stuffs them into pita bread. The appetizing spicy and rich sauce matches very well with the crispy cabbage and grilled meat.

The pita bread is firm and the inside is chewy, which is quite delicious.

Also, as with any kebab shop, if you visit on a time when people are lined up or the turnover rate is good at noon, you can taste freshly cut and juicy meat(because they change the turning meat to a next round). So if possible, it is recommended to visit when the shop is busy.
You can’t eat or drink in the store at Moses’ kebab on Akihabara Junk Street, so you can eat in the chair in front of the store or use to go (take out). Uber Eats is also available if you are near the store.

Doner kebab chicken

Doner kebab chicken ¥600

Customize your kebabs to your liking and enjoy the freshly made kebabs.

“Moses’s Kebab” is known for its hearty kebabs with plenty of meat and shredded cabbage. You can also add mashed potato and cheese toppings to customize it to your liking.

And the sauce is very characteristic in this store! The rich sauce with cumin, chili powder, and spices matches the meat and is very delicious. From mild yogurt sauce to spicy sauce, you can customize fresh sauce that suits your taste.
If you have too many ingredients to eat, which you definitely will because of the service spirit of the store, you can eat the meat that sticks out of the pita bread with chopsticks so that you can eat it cleanly until the end.

Doner Kebab Chicken Takizawa Special ¥600

“Moses’s Kebab” has the same menu as the regular kebab shop, including pita bread kebab sand, kebab wrap, kebab rice, and bento. The good thing about kebabs is that you can eat them quickly and easily when you are hungry or walking around. Please try the cheap and delicious kebab, which is a specialty of Akihabara.

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