Halal-Friendly Bento Now Available in Kumamoto City; Featuring The Delectable Halal Japan Domestic Beef!

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A Long-Established Chinese Restaurant Partners With Zenkai Meat to Support Muslim Guests to Kumamoto City!

As international conferences, exhibitions, and business events continue to grow in regional Japan, ensuring food accessibility for diverse dietary needs has become an essential part of inclusive hospitality.

In Kumamoto City, a new halal-friendly option is now available for Muslim guests attending MICE events.

Kourantei, a long-established Chinese restaurant located in the city center, has begun offering halal-friendly bento meals using Japanese domestic beef supplied by Zenkai Meat, a Japan beef manufacturer exclusive for halal meat. These bentos are designed to accommodate Muslim participants attending conferences, meetings, and other large-scale international events held in Kumamoto.

Halal Bento in Kumamoto, featuring halal beef (the contents of the bento may vary by season)

What Is MICE?

MICE is an acronym widely used in the tourism and business events industry, referring to:

• Meetings
• Incentive travel
• Conventions (or Conferences)
• Exhibitions (or Events)

MICE events typically involve large numbers of domestic and international participants and are often held at convention centers, hotels, or public venues. In Japan, MICE has become an important focus for regional cities seeking to attract global business and academic events.

For Muslim participants, MICE events can present unique challenges—especially when it comes to meals—because food is usually provided in fixed formats such as bento boxes or catering, with limited individual choice. This makes the availability of halal-friendly options particularly important.

Halal Consideration with Trusted Ingredients

For Muslim travelers, the availability of meals that align with religious dietary requirements is a key factor when attending events in Japan.
In response, Kourantei selected beef from Zenkai Meat, a Japanese halal meat supplier widely used by halal-certified and Muslim-friendly restaurants across the country.

By sourcing ingredients through Zenkai Meat, the restaurant aims to provide Muslim guests with meals that can be enjoyed with greater peace of mind, while maintaining the quality and culinary standards expected from a long-established restaurant.

The bento menu is prepared with careful consideration for balance and presentation, reflecting Kourantei’s experience in Chinese cuisine.

See Also

Discover Japan’s Finest Halal Domestic Beef Delivered to Your Door by Zenkai Meat Company

Halal Bento Details

The halal-friendly bento is available under the following conditions:

• Price: ¥4,400 (tax included) per bento
• Minimum order: 5 bentos
• Delivery: Available for orders of 10 or more (delivery fee applies)
• Eat-in option: Available at the restaurant
• Reservation: Required at least 1 week in advance
• Ordering method: Phone or email [kourantei0110@gmail.com]

These conditions make the bento suitable for conference organizers, companies, and institutions seeking halal-friendly meal options for Muslim participants.

Supporting Food Diversity in Regional Japan

While halal options are still limited outside major metropolitan areas, initiatives like this represent a practical step toward improving food diversity at international events.

By offering halal-friendly bento using Japanese domestic beef, Kourantei contributes to an environment where Muslim guests can participate in events in Kumamoto with fewer concerns about meals—supporting smoother, more inclusive MICE experiences.

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