An Unforgettable Dining Experience: Halal Wagyu and Awa Odori Chicken at Michelin-Starred Honke Tankuma Honten

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Exploring Kyoto’s Finest Halal Cuisine

Would you try Japanese-style halal kaiseki ryouri featuring high-quality halal wagyu and halal branded chicken “Awa Odori”?

Nestled in the heart of Kyoto City, Honke Tankuma Honten stands as the only restaurant in Japan that is both Michelin-starred and Halal-certified. Since 2017, it has offered a halal course menu, proactively catering to the dietary needs of various faiths for years.

Honke Tankuma Honten

The restaurant’s Halal certification

What Sets Honke Tankuma Honten Apart?

Honke Tankuma Honten’s halal kaiseki course is unique because it highlights halal wagyu and halal branded chicken. These premium ingredients elevate the traditional dining experience to new heights.

Halal Wagyu Grilled in High-Quality Charcoal

Did you know that the type of charcoal used for grilling can impart a different flavor to the meat?

Halal wagyu is grilled over high-quality charcoal for enhanced flavors

At Honke Tankuma Honten, high-quality charcoal is used to enhance the flavor of the wagyu.

The meat is simply seasoned to ensure you savor its original taste. Each bite immerses you in the savory, rich umami of the wagyu.

Premium Halal Wagyu

Each bite bursts with flavors

Halal Branded Chicken “Awa Odori”: Elevating Chicken to New Heights

While branded Wagyu is well-known, branded chicken is still a novelty in the halal food market. Awa Odori chickens are raised as premium poultry meeting the criteria of the Japan Agricultural Standards (JAS) for Jidori chicken meat, is now widely recognized as one of the best chicken brands. The meat is low-fat, rich in flavor, sweet, and full of umami, with a perfect texture.

Tempura featuring halal -certified branded chicken “Awa Odori”

Honke Tankuma Honten maximizes the flavor of halal-certified Awa Odori chicken by serving it as tempura. This preparation method keeps the chicken juicy and tender inside while providing a crispy exterior.

Savor the Essence of Kyo-ryori

Each dish at Honke Tankuma Honten is meticulously crafted using traditional Japanese cooking methods.

These techniques are designed to bring out the maximum flavor of each ingredient, highlighting the rich tastes, shapes, and colors of the local seasonal foods.

The result is a harmonious blend of flavors that truly exemplifies the essence of Kyo-ryori, or Kyoto cuisine.

The whole appearance of Honke Tankuma Honten’s Halal course

Is a Reservation Needed?

For a smooth visit, it is recommended that you make a reservation so Honke Tankuma Honten can prepare everything in advance. However, the restaurant also accepts walk-in customers who are eager to try their halal kaiseki course, depending on the crowd on the day.

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Note: The menu may vary depending on ingredient availability.

Experience the finest halal cuisine Kyoto has to offer at Honke Tankuma Honten, where tradition meets modern culinary excellence.

See Also

Honke Tankuma Honten’s Vegan Course
Halal Wagyu & Jidori Courses for Same-Day Reservations

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