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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.

Bengali restaurant “Torkari Jimbocho” that relocated in 2020 in Jimbocho, a well-known area for the quality curries

Torkari Jimbocho is a restaurant that specialises in Bengali home cooking and has a branch in Koenji. Torkari Jimbocho is the main restaurant that opened in August 2020, relocating from Nishishinbashi.

TORKARI JIMBOCHO

The must-try dish is a Dosh-Mishali set that comes with 10 types of side dishes, which is only available at Jimbocho restaurant for1550yen. This satisfying dish consists of the Torkari signature items such as Biriyani, curry, Bhorta, soup, salad, and dessert. Dosh means 10 and Mishali means mix in Bengali.

Dosh-Mishali Set

Porota roll have fillings such as vegetables and chicken, wrapped in porta that is a thin bread with layers like a pie. This porota roll set meal is 1000yen.

Porota Roll Set

Porota roll is also a perfect option for takeout. All dishes are available for takeout and there are a variety of items that suit your needs, including party sets of tandoori dishes and bento box of curry, bhorta, and bhaji.

Murga Kabab & Kalo Bhuna

Murga Khichuri Porota

Home cooking of Bengal area/Bangladesh prepared with Halal ingredients

In Torkari, chefs and staff are Muslims from Bengal area. They are so focused on providing dishes cooked with authentic methods and freshly grounded fragrant spices based on the concept of “providing Bengali authentic home cooking”. Here are the signature Bengali dishes.

【Borta & Bhaji set】
This signature Bengali homemade meal is served with side dishes of Borta (mashed food), Bhaji (stir-fried food), and a bean soup. It’s the mustard oil that gives such flagrant flavor, making this spicy and salty dish a perfect match with rice. Vegetarian borta such as potatoes and eggplants are also delicious.

Bhorta Bhaji Set

【Khichuri】
This is khichuri and curry set in the picture. Khichuri is a Bengali dish cooked with beans and basmati rice in a mild flavor, which goes well with curry.

KHICHURI

【Biriyani】
They have chicken and mutton on the menu. In addition, they also have a “special of the day” such as fish and shrimp. Biriyani is a traditional dish prepared for celebrations such as weddings in Muslim culture, considered as a special auspicious dish.

BIRIYANI

Torkari Jimbocho offers all the dishes prepared in Halal style. Alcohol is available such as beers.

Underground room with a projector available for events and meetings and that can also be arranged for Muslims as praying space

Torkari means “curry” in Bengali. The owner who loves curry started this restaurant with feeling “I want to create a restaurant where Muslim people can feel comfortable” and “I want to provide authentic Bengali homemade cuisine made by staff and chefs from the area (Bangladesh and West Bengal province). ”There is an underground space at Jimbo restaurant, available for rent for a variety types of events.

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Torkari offers beautiful dishes prepared in Haral style with freshly grounded fragrant spices and free from nuts, crabs, and artificial seasonings. Please come and try their authentic Bengali/Bangladesh home cooking!

「 TORKARI JIMBOCHO」Basic information

Store name	TORKARI JIMBOCHO
Tel	03-6721-5514
Address	2-34, Jimbo-cho, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Business hours	【Lunch】11:00〜15:00 【Dinner】17:00〜22:30
Holiday	Irregular
Budget	【Lunch】1,000yen～2,000yen 【Dinner】2,000yen～3,000yen
Payment method	PAYPAY, Credit card accepted
Parking Lot	N/A
Language	Bengali, English, Hindu, Japanese
Advance reservation
Cooking description	Bangladesh home cooking prepred with Halal ingredients
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