Issho Ueno – Halal Restaurant in Japan

Situated just a 1-minute walk from JR Ueno Station, Issho Ueno is a halal izakaya-style Japanese restaurant in Tokyo where visitors can enjoy halal Kobe beef, motsunabe (offal hotpot), and a variety of Japanese specialties. It’s a great place for Muslim travelers or residents looking for authentic, high-quality Japanese food in a safe halal environment.

Basic Information about Issho Ueno

Restaurant Name:	Issho Ueno
Address:	FUNDES Ueno Building, 8F, 7-2-4 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0005, Japan
Nearest Station:	about a 1-minute walk from JR Ueno Station, Asakusa Exit
Phone:	+81 3-5830 3785
Website:	Issho Tokyo Ueno
Opening Hours:	Weekdays: 16:00-24:00 (last order ~23:00) Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays: Lunch 11:30-14:30 / Dinner 17:00-24:00
Capacity:	Medium size; has private rooms, comfortable seating; able to serve groups.

Menu Highlights at Issho Ueno

Issho Ueno offers a diverse menu mixing premium meats, seafood, Japanese hotpot, and traditional sides. Some of the standout dishes:

• Halal Kobe Beef Course: Choose cuts like rib-rose or sirloin; served with tempura, fresh sashimi, chicken wing skewers, and dessert.

• Motsunabe (Offal Hotpot): A hearty hotpot with offal (innards), vegetables, in a rich broth (soy or miso style), especially good for colder days.

• Charcoal-Grilled Domestic Beef Set: Grilled beef parts with rice, side dishes.

• Tempura Sashimi Set Meal: Fresh sashimi + tempura + rice + sides.

• Live Conger Eel Sashimi (Ikizukuri): For seafood lovers, very fresh and specialty item.

Price Range: Around ¥1,900-¥3,200 for lunch set meals; premium Kobe courses cost much more.

Halal-Friendly Dining

• Halal Status: Issho Ueno is fully halal; all meat is halal certified. It explicitly serves halal Kobe beef.

• Alcohol Policy: On official site they mention “Halal cuisine” and the menus are halal-friendly; alcohol is not used in halal menu items.

• Trust: Frequently listed in halal food guides (Halal Gourmet Japan, Food Diversity, etc.), with good reviews from Muslim guests

Dining Experience & Atmosphere

Issho has a modern, polished interior with Japanese izakaya style but more upscale. It has private rooms, which is nice for groups or families who want more privacy. The service is friendly, staff are used to international visitors. The menu is available in English. The cooking (grilling, hotpot) is done with attention to quality and presentation

Location & Nearby Attractions

Issho Ueno is very well placed:

• Right next to Ueno Station (1-minute walk), so super easy to get to.

• Ueno area has many attractions: Ueno Park, museums (Tokyo National Museum), Ameya-Yokocho market, Shinobazu Pond — good for combining a meal with sightseeing.

Tips for Visiting Issho Ueno

• Reservations: Recommended, especially for the Kobe beef course or if you want a private room, and for dinner or weekends.

• Recommended Dishes: The Halal Kobe Beef Course, Motsunabe, Tempura Sashimi Set, Charcoal-Grilled Beef Set. For seafood lovers: the fresh sashimi/ikizukuri items.

• Budget: Lunch sets are more moderate; dinners, especially premium meat courses, are expensive. Be prepared.

• Best For: Meat lovers, halal travelers wanting premium Japanese beef, visitors who want a mix of seafood & meat, people looking for a more upscale halal dining experience.

Why Choose Issho Ueno

Issho Ueno is one of Tokyo’s standout halal Japanese restaurants — combining the rare treat of halal Kobe beef, quality ingredients, great variety (hotpot, seafood, grills), and a location that’s very easy to reach. If you want more than just usual curry or ramen, and want the full Japanese dining experience (taste + setting + halal peace of mind), Issho delivers all of that.

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