If you love Japanese food as much as we do, you'll know that feeling of utter heartbreak when you come across a mouthwatering display of Japanese curry rice, knowing it's probably not halal ?
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But what if we told you you can now get your Japanese curry fix at one of the most popular local eateries in Osaka? That's right: Matsuri in Osaka has a brand new Japanese curry menu. From curry rice to curry Ramen to Nasi Goreng curry, we just can't get enough! ?
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Note: Matsuri serves alcohol and is not halal-certified, but halal meat is available, so do dine at your own discretion ?
Mt Fuji Curry
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Steaming hot rice swimming in a pool of super-healthy vegetable Japanese curry, you'll definitely want second helpings for this one ? Ask to add some chicken katsu to your dish for that extra kick.
Price: ¥700
Curry Ramen
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It's almost a crime to leave Japan without having ramen. Try Matsuri's sumptuous new curry ramen: thin noodles mixed with thick soup, it's bound to kickstart your lifelong love affair with authentic Japanese ramen ?
Price: ¥850
Dry Curry
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If you're feeling more than a little homesick, this dish will help to chase those blues away! Spicy dry Japanese curry is served with Nasi Goreng, vegetables and eggs, giving you that much-needed taste of home ?
Price: ¥700
Curry Dipping Noodles
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This one's perfect for those who prefer to choose how much Japanese curry they want for themselves. Help yourself to all the curry you want with these dipping noodles! You can also choose either cold or hot soup to accompany your soba ?
Price: ¥850
With Matsuri's new halal Japanese curry menu, that feeling of missing out on one of Japan's most popular local dishes is now a thing of the past ? What's more, the menu is also vegetarian-friendly, although you can request to add chicken katsu or karaage if you want.
So the next time you're in Osaka, be sure to head on down to Matsuri for some tantalizing halal Japanese curry dishes. Remember to leave a review on our website if you've tried dining at Matsuri and loved it ?
Address: 3-27-17 Yoshino, Fukushima-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Opening Hours: Lunch (11 am - 2 pm), Dinner (5 pm - 12 am)