🟡 Muslim-Friendly What does this label mean?
Last verified: July 5, 2026
Miso-nikomi udon — firm noodles simmered in a clay pot of dark miso broth — is Nagoya’s signature dish, and this century-old branch of Yamamotoya (est. 1925) is the rare place that adapts it: halal chicken instead of regular chicken, and a vegan version built on yuba (tofu skin). One honest caveat: the shop’s own website says nothing about halal or vegan. Everything below comes from halal listing sites and an interview article — read the verification notes before you go.
What We Verified
- Halal chicken swap, no pork, no alcohol — per Halal Gourmet Japan’s listing (icons for no pork, no alcohol, adapted seasonings including the dashi) and a Yamatogokoro interview describing halal-chicken miso-nikomi at the same price as the regular dish. No certification (listed as uncertified). Checked July 5, 2026.
- Vegan menu since 2019 — the interview article documents yuba miso-nikomi udon, deep-fried koya tofu, and vegetable tempura; it also notes most of the shop’s delivery orders are for the vegan menu.
- Important: the official site (a-yamamotoya.co.jp) lists only the regular menu with no halal/vegan mention — so treat this as third-party-verified, and confirm at the shop when ordering.
- Hours — 11:00–21:00 (L.O. 20:00), closed Mondays (open if a holiday).
What We Could Not Confirm
- Current availability of the premium halal Iga-beef miso-nikomi and halal wagyu sukiyaki reported in 2024 — we could not re-verify these; ask when you visit.
- Menu prices (not published on the official site; expect ¥1,500–3,000).
- Kitchen separation — the regular menu uses pork and bonito dashi, so cross-contact is possible.
- Whether the @yamamotoya_official Instagram belongs to this branch or a related shop.
What to Order
Halal chicken miso-nikomi udon for Muslim travelers; yuba miso-nikomi udon with koya-tofu karaage and vegetable tempura for plant-based ones. Tell the staff your requirements when ordering — the accommodations exist but aren’t printed on the standard menu.
Useful Phrases
豚肉は入っていますか?
Butaniku wa haitte imasu ka? — “Does this contain pork?”お酒・みりん・料理酒は使っていますか?
Osake, mirin, ryōrishu wa tsukatte imasu ka? — “Do you use alcohol, mirin, or cooking sake?”ヴィーガンのメニューはありますか?
Vīgan no menyū wa arimasu ka? — “Do you have a vegan menu?”
Restaurant Information
| Name | Yamamotoya Okute (味噌煮込みうどんの山本屋 大久手店) |
|---|---|
| Address (EN) | 5-9-2 Okute, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya |
| Address (JA) | 名古屋市千種区大久手5丁目9-2 |
| Access | Fukiage Sta. area (Sakura-dori Line) |
| Hours | 11:00–21:00 (L.O. 20:00) |
| Closed | Mondays (open if national holiday) |
| Price | ¥¥ (approx. ¥1,500–3,000) |
| Reservation | Unconfirmed — online booking exists via AutoReserve; tel. 052-733-7413 |
| Official site | a-yamamotoya.co.jp (no halal/vegan info on site) |
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Please double-check before you visit. Restaurant menus and policies can change without notice. This listing was verified on the date shown above using the sources described in How We Verify. If your requirements are strict, please confirm directly with the restaurant — and if you spot something outdated, let us know. Full disclaimer here.