What is JONETZ by Don Don Donki?
- Situated at Lot 10 Shopping Centre in Kuala Lumpur, this is the first JONETZ by Don Don Donki store in Malaysia.
- JONETZ meaning 'passionate' in Japanese, this concept store is part of Japan's famous discount chain retailer, Don Don Donki.
- JONETZ by Don Don Donki has 3 floors dedicated to snacks and groceries, fresh produce and meats, as well as home and living
- As of March 2021, their opening hours are 8AM-12AM daily (queue cut-off time is 10PM). The store will resume their 24-hour operating hours once the Movement Control Order has been lifted.
How to find halal food at JONETZ by Don Don Donki Malaysia?
- All ingredients are listed in English and it includes a remark if the product contains alcohol and/or pork
- Some products also have a 'no pork and no alcohol' sticker next to the product label
- For halal-certified products, look out for the halal logo on the product
Halal food at JONETZ by Don Don Donki Malaysia
- Since most products at JONETZ by Don Don Donki Malaysia are imported from Japan, there are limited selections of halal-certified products at the store.
- The good news is, the Malaysian government is aiming to promote more Malaysian products, especially halal products, at JONETZ by Don Don Donki Malaysia.
- Here's a list of halal food and drinks we've found at JONETZ by Don Don Donki Malaysia so far!
1. Halal wagyu, yakiniku and other meats
- Find a variety of halal-certified meats that are imported from Japan!
- It includes Japanese beef for tenderloin steak and yakiniku, Shiga oumi beef, beef chuck roll, and more.
- All imported meats come with a halal slaughter certificate for export from NPO Japan Halal Association.
Halal status: All meats have a halal slaughter certificate for export from NPO Japan Halal Association
Price: RM29 - RM178 per pack
2. Nissin instant noodles
- Spot a variety of Nissin instant noodles including flavours like Tokyo Shoyu, Kyushu Black, and Hokkaido Miso
- Do note that the store also sells non-halal Nissin noodles, and we recommend checking for halal logo before purchasing them.
3. Organic matcha powder
- Recreate a traditional Japanese matcha experience at home with this halal-certified JAS organic matcha powder
- There are other Japanese matcha brands (without a halal logo) available at the store, and we recommend checking the ingredients before purchasing them
4. Instant miso soup
- If you love miso soup, the store sells halal-certified Marukome instant miso soup that comes with wakame seaweed.
- There are other instant miso soups (without a halal logo) available at the store, and we recommend checking the ingredients before purchasing them.
5. Japanese buckwheat noodles
- If you're planning to cook Japanese style buckwheat noodles at home, you can get this halal-certified brand from the store
6. Kokusan Genryo Zarusoba
- You can also stock up on halal-certified Kokusan Genryo Zarusoba at the store.
7. Zeitaku Chasoba noodles
- Another option is the halal-certified Zeitaku Chasoba Noodles that are made from Japanese green tea!
8. Halal Mentsuyu sauce
- While stocking up on soba noodles, complement your purchase with halal Mentsuyu noodle sauce.
9. Puru Puru Acerola konjac jelly
- Treat yourself to a few packets of Puru Puru Acerola konjac jelly that comes in flavours like matcha, grape, and apple
10. Seasonal fruits
- Shop for Japanese's famous seasonal fruits that includes Fuji apple, Japan kumquat, Japanese citrus, and melons.
- Look out for the Japanese seasonal fruit calendar to know the kind of fruits they'll be selling throughout the year
- We visited the store in March and were greeted by a variety of strawberries, Japanese mandarin oranges, and apples!
11. Fresh strawberries
- The store is famous for their fresh imported strawberries that are only available from early December to early April.
- Some of the fresh strawberries are imported from Kumamoto, and this type of strawberries are known for its balance of sweet and sour taste
- Their best-selling Japanese Awayuki white strawberries sold out within a week after the store's grand opening!
12. Fresh vegetables
- The store sells seasonal Japanese vegetables imported from the farms in Hokkaido, Aomori, Kagoshima, and Kumamoto in Japan.
- Stock up on imported onions, carrots, and pumpkins for your next home-cooked meal.
13. Baked sweet potatoes
- Don't forget to try JONETZ by Don Don Donki's famous Yakiimo baked sweet potatoes that are imported from Japan!
- It's naturally sweet and makes a good post-shopping snack!
Other products that contain no pork and no alcohol
- We've also found a few food items that contain no pork, no lard and no alcohol at the store.
- Do note that these food items are not halal-certified, and we've added a disclaimer for each product.
1. Ichiran Ramen
- The store sells two versions of Ichiran Ramen, one with pork and another without pork
- Ichiran has made a disclaimer that the no pork Ichiran Ramen does not use halal meat (chicken and beef) and they have stated that this is not a halal ramen
2. Ramen Honolu
- Produced by Honolu Ramen, the first halal ramen restaurant in Osaka, the instant noodles contain no pork, no lard and no alcohol.
- According to Halal Navi, all Honolu Ramen restaurants in Japan are halal-certified, but this product has yet to be certified as halal.
If you're planning a shopping trip this weekend, we hope this shopping guide will be useful in finding halal food and drinks at JONETZ by Don Don Donki Malaysia!
Address: Lot 10 Shopping Centre, G8 G11, F8 F18, S8 S16, 50 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Open daily; 8AM-12AM (the store will resume its 24-hour operating hours after MCO ends)
Getting there: Take the train and stop at MRT Pavilion Bukit Bintang
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