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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.

SAMRAT’s Indian Curry by Indian chef

SAMRAT is a long-established Indian food chain restaurant founded in 1980.
Have few stores, mainly in Tokyo. Samrat means king or emperor in Hindu language.

As its name suggests, it is an Indian curry restaurant with a high-class atmosphere inspired by an Indian palace.
The Minami-Aoyama store is a 3-minute walk from Aoyama-Itchome Station. You can enjoy delicious Indian food in a spacious and elegant antique style. Since it is located in an office district, various people come to visit the restaurant: including businessmen in the daytime and families at night.

You can choose your favorite lunch from 10 kinds of curry. You also can choose to eat curry with a combination of Naan or rice.

Recommendation of Minamiaoyama store.
“Special Lunch Biryani Set” and “3 flavor-curry set”

Special Lunch Biryani Set

3 flavor-curry set

The half price sale for dinner on Saturdays and Sundays. Also, all-you-can-drink courses from ¥2,980 are also attractive. It is great price when you are looking for a place to drink in Aoyama district.

Course menu from 2,980 yen

Minami-Aoyama store has Halal & Vegan set menu

Indian food and religion are closely related. The majority of Indian religions are Hindu. And since cows are considered to be sacred animals or god, they do not eat them.

Also, there is no habit of eating pigs. People with higher social status and higher “castes” avoid being carnivorous. There are many vegetarians in both Hinduism and Jainism, so Indian foods are mostly labeled “veg” or “non-veg” in its package.

Even though they are vegetarians, they prefer dairy products such as yogurt, and cheeses. For example, paniles, popular cheese in India, are often found in curry.

Since India is influenced by various cultures such as the Middle East and Islam, it is possible to accommodate a wide range of food.

SAMRAT also has a wide variety of vegetarian menus, and there is a vegan set at Minami Aoyama store. If you are looking for vegan food in Japan, you must try!

Vegan set

Produces retort curry and naan@Halal factory in Ogikubo

SAMRAT has a retort curry and naan manufacturing factory in Ogikubo. The products are Halal certified and it has the Halal mark of the Japan Asian Halal Association.

Packed nanns for commercial use can be stored at room temperature for 90 days. Retort curry made with the spices of SAMRAT Original Blend has a record of deliveries to famous companies and served at school cafeterias.

Retort curry and naan

There are 10 types of “Indian Travel Series” that reproduce the taste of local Indian curry. You can enjoy the restaurant’s taste at home.

Among all, butter chicken is the most popular menu in the shop. It is made from a secret recipe that has been accepted for many years. You can purchase this at SAMRAT-Minami Aoyama store.

Samurat is not only a Halal-friendly restaurant, but also a convenient home delivery service (Uber Eats) and product sales. Please use it according to the scene.

「 SAMRAT Minami-Aoyama」Basic information

Store name	SAMRAT Minami-Aoyama
Tel	03-3408-5656
Address	1-3-6 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku Toei Apartment 1F
Business hours	11:00-22:30（LO 22:00）
Holiday	NewYears
Budget	Lunch 1,000yen~ Dinner 2,000yen~
Payment method	Accept Credit Cards（VISA､MASTER､American-ecpress､DINERS､JCB） PAYPAY
Parking Lot	N/A
Language	English, Japanese, Nepal, Hindi
Advance reservation	Available
Cooking description	Indian restaurant SAMRAT since 1980. All food is halal. Alcohol is also available. To-go availavle for all menu! Uber Eats is also available.
Note	40 seats, w/open terrace seats
Store HP