Pending Halal Authority
HALAL CERTIFICATE
Certificate No.: Cert #2024-XXX
This is to certify that the following establishment complies with the HALAL requirements:
WAGYUZA KYOTO
Valid from
01 Apr 2024
Valid until
31 Mar 2025
The Stage of Authentic Japan
Halal A5 Wagyu ramen, crafted in Kyoto as an experience for all five senses.
WAGYUZA was created as a place where guests can enjoy the depth of Japanese cuisine with confidence.
A5 halal wagyu, a carefully developed beef-based soup, and the calm hospitality of Kyoto come together in one bowl.
It is not only a meal, but a stage where the essence of Japan can be felt.
A Bowl Designed for Peace of Mind and Wonder
For guests visiting Japan, wagyu is one of the country’s most memorable food experiences. WAGYUZA was born from the desire to make that experience welcoming, halal-certified, and truly special.
Rather than asking guests to compromise, we built the brand around a simple idea: authentic Japanese flavor should be enjoyed with peace of mind.
- Halal-certified A5 wagyu, prepared so Muslim guests can dine with confidence.
- A rich beef-based soup and original kaeshi developed without relying on alcohol.
- A Kyoto dining atmosphere shaped through taste, aroma, sound, touch, and sight.
This is WAGYUZA’s idea of “The Stage of Authentic Japan”: a bowl that carries craftsmanship, trust, and a memorable sense of place.
View Halal CertificationBRAND ORIGIN STORY
How WAGYUZA came to life.
The concept, the recipe trials, and the atmosphere behind Our Story — shown through Instagram reels from the making of the brand.
EPISODE 01
From concept to a Kyoto bowl.
Navito’s challenge to create a new halal wagyu ramen experience, from the atmosphere to the soft-opening story behind WAGYUZA.
EPISODE 02
Behind the broth and recipe development.
A5 wagyu bone marrow, halal-certified ingredients, and repeated trials — the process behind the flavor of WAGYUZA.
BRAND MANIFESTO
Halal should never mean compromise.
WAGYUZA was created to change a quiet frustration many travelers feel in Japan: having to give up authentic Japanese food because it is not halal.
Here, assurance is not a limitation. Halal-certified A5 Wagyu, Kyoto stillness, and careful Japanese craftsmanship come together in one trustworthy bowl.
A bowl of ramen becomes a Japanese experience that everyone can enjoy with confidence. That is our promise.
THE BRAND CONCEPT
Authentic Japan, made welcoming.
WAGYUZA begins with A5 halal wagyu, selected for its rich aroma, delicate texture, and deep umami. The flavor is carried by a beef-based soup developed to feel both luxurious and comforting.
The sauce is designed with halal soy sauce, kombu, shiitake mushrooms, vegetables, and aromatic ingredients. It creates depth without relying on alcohol, allowing the bowl to remain faithful to both Japanese taste and halal assurance.
Every detail is shaped as part of the dining experience: the first look of the bowl, the rising aroma, the sound of the kitchen, the warmth in hand, and the final taste that stays in memory.
A Japanese dining experience that guests can trust — and remember.
Ikuto Hongu
Navito / WAGYUZA Producer
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WAGYUZA is designed for travelers and guests who want to experience Japanese food with both authenticity and assurance.
Our bowl brings together carefully selected wagyu, a broth developed over time, and a service style that helps every guest feel welcome.
From Kyoto, we share a new form of Japanese ramen centered on wagyu, halal trust, and the joy of discovering something truly memorable.
- Halal-Certified
- A5 Wagyu
- Kyoto Craft
- Five Senses
Three Truths Behind the Bowl
The experience is built on ingredients, craft, and atmosphere.
Halal A5 Wagyu
Our wagyu experience is managed with halal certification by Pending Halal Authority, from sourcing to preparation.
Slow-Crafted Beef Soup
A rich beef-based soup brings depth, warmth, and the satisfaction expected from a special ramen bowl.
Alcohol-Free Kaeshi
Halal soy sauce, kombu, shiitake mushrooms, vegetables, and aromatics create layered Japanese flavor without alcohol.
A Five-Sense Stage
Sight, aroma, sound, touch, and taste come together to create a memorable Kyoto dining experience.
THE CRAFT OF A BOWL
The unseen craft behind every bowl.
WAGYUZA is not simply ramen topped with Wagyu. Every step is designed as part of the experience: the ingredients, the depth of the soup, the aroma of the kaeshi, and the tender finish of the Wagyu itself.
Halal A5 Wagyu
Fine marbling, delicate tenderness, and deep umami. Japan’s celebrated A5 Wagyu is served with the confidence of halal certification.
Beef Bone Soup
A rich yet gentle broth built from layers of beef umami. It supports the Wagyu while leaving a lasting, comforting finish.
The Kaeshi Philosophy
Without relying on sake or mirin, depth is created with halal soy sauce, kombu, shiitake, vegetables, and aromatics. It is the quiet foundation of the bowl.
Low-Temperature Wagyu
The Wagyu is handled with care to preserve its aroma and tenderness, unfolding softly with the warmth of the soup.
FIVE SENSES
ZA・GOKAN
WAGYUZA is designed as a sensory experience: sight, aroma, sound, touch, and taste meet in one bowl.
Sight
The Wagyu, the golden soup, and the rising steam invite you before the first bite.
Aroma
Beef umami, Japanese dashi, and aromatics create a quiet sense of anticipation.
Sound
The kitchen, the bowl set before you, and the sound of noodles bring ramen’s familiar energy to the table.
Touch
The warmth of the bowl, the texture of the noodles, and the tenderness of Wagyu remain in your memory.
Taste
Soup, noodles, Wagyu, and kaeshi come together as a bowl of assurance and surprise.
WAGYU + ZA
Turning Wagyu into a small theater of taste.
ZA — A Place to Gather
The word ZA carries the idea of a place where people gather, share time, and enjoy food together.
THEATER — Designed to Linger
The steam, the first bite of Wagyu, and the satisfaction after the meal are all part of one carefully staged bowl.
MEMORY — A Journey to Take Home
We aim to offer not only a meal, but the feeling that you truly tasted Japan in Kyoto with confidence.
FOR AUTHENTIC SEEKERS
For travelers seeking the real Japan.
The audience insights in the concept book are translated here not as internal targeting, but as an invitation from WAGYUZA to every guest.
For those seeking Japanese food culture
A bowl that brings together Kyoto atmosphere and the food experience travelers hope to find in Japan.
For those who want to choose with confidence
Halal certification, pork-free preparation, and alcohol-free principles help remove uncertainty from the dining experience.
For those looking for a special meal
Not distant luxury, but an accessible indulgence that feels special and memorable during your journey.
ACCESSIBLE LUXURY
Accessible luxury, remembered after the journey.
WAGYUZA is not about formality or distance. It brings the exceptional ingredient of A5 Wagyu into the familiar comfort of ramen.
Assurance, flavor, and a sense of Kyoto come together to create a dining experience that feels greater than the price alone.
Authenticity, brought closer. WAGYUZA offers a small luxury travelers can actually experience in Japan.
KYOTO KOMINKA STAGE
ZA・STAGE
WAGYUZA is a stage for communicating Japanese tradition and beauty through a single bowl of ramen. That is why the journey begins in Kyoto, a city where Japanese culture has been refined across centuries.
Inside a renovated 80-year-old kominka, guests encounter more than luxury ingredients. The texture of aged wood, the quiet rhythm of the counter, and the warmth of the space create a setting where A5 wagyu can be enjoyed in harmony with tradition.
Rather than displaying the past as decoration, WAGYUZA translates it into an experience modern travelers can feel: calm, welcoming, and deeply Japanese.
JAPAN ORIGIN MAP
WAGYUZA begins in Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan.
KYOTO
HERE
Experience Authentic Japan in One Bowl.
Halal A5 wagyu, Japanese craft, and Kyoto hospitality come together at WAGYUZA.
We invite you to taste a ramen experience designed for peace of mind and lasting memory.
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