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SEKAI CAFE in Asakusa: Halal and Vegan-Friendly Dining
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SEKAI CAFE is a unique dining place in Asakusa that serves vegan and Halal food. The concept of this cafe is driven by the hope that people worldwide can enjoy food around the same table.
Asakusa is a popular area where many overseas tourists go when visiting Tokyo. Among these visitors, there are those who have specific restrictions or allergies to certain types of food.
At SEKAI CAFE in Asakusa, the menu accommodates vegetarians, Muslims, and people with food allergies. The mission of this cafe is to be a place where people worldwide can enjoy a meal around the same table.
This article will introduce SEKAI CAFE Asakusa, an establishment aiming to break food boundaries in Tokyo.
SEKAI CAFE is found fairly close to Kaminarimon, which is very convenient for visitors. After going past Kaminarimon and the Nakamise-dori for about 50 meters, turn left when you see a blue-green sign.
The store front looks like the photo above; just from the exterior, it looks like a normal fancy cafe.
The Specifics of SEKAI CAFE
Photo courtesy of SEKAI CAFE -Asakusa-
If you take a look at the menu, you will notice what sets SEKAI CAFE apart. The V mark indicates that it is vegan and does not use any meat, fish, dairy, or other animal products.
In addition to that, all the foods are certified Halal and do not use products that contain pork or artificial flavoring such as MSG.
They do provide alcohol drinks but strictly separate glass, kitchenware, and cleaning products for alcoholic and non-alcoholic usage.
Recommended Dishes at SEKAI CAFE
Here is their popular Asakusa burger. The patty is made using Halal certified beef and does not use any seasoning that contains alcohol. The Halal certified beef is no different from regular meat and is very delicious.
There are other dishes such as the seafood pizza,
springy French fries,
and creme brulee that are also very popular. This creme brulee does not use egg or dairy products, so even vegans can enjoy this tasty dessert!
These frappes that come in many flavors are also recommended! You can select from twelve different flavors, such as mango and kiwi.
The Staff at SEKAI CAFE
The staff at the cafe include Muslims and there is always at least one English speaking staff member on hand to help visitors as well.
If you have an allergy or if there are some foods you cannot eat, please feel free to tell the staff in advance.
A Prayer Space in the Cafe
In the corner of the cafe, there is a convenient space for Muslim visitors to make their prays toward Mecca at the designated times.
There is an arrow indicating the direction of Mecca within the space too.
Enjoy Halal and Vegan-Friendly Dining in Asakusa
As we mentioned in the beginning, SEKAI CAFE -Asakusa- is for all the people in the world to enjoy a meal around the same table. If you are unsure of what to eat in Asakusa, how about trying a meal at the SEKAI CAFE -Asakusa- during your next visit?
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