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    HALLAL FOOD MARHABA, Restaurant in Fukuoka
    Restaurant
    Tabelog 2024

    HALLAL FOOD MARHABA

    Higashi, Fukuoka

    Restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan

    The Read

    Price

    $10–20per person

    Why go

    Pakistani curry and biryani specialist in Hakomatsu, certified halal and earning Tabelog 100 recognition for six consecutive years. JPY 1,000–1,999 for both lunch and dinner, with weekend-only biryani that sells out fast. Solo-operator format means cash-only, 12-seat counter, and reservations recommended: especially Fridays through Sundays when biryani is available.

    About HALLAL FOOD MARHABA

    HALLAL FOOD MARHABA is a Fukuoka venue with a price band of JPY 1,000–1,999. Its hours are: Monday 11 AM–8 PM, Tuesday closed, Wednesday closed, Thursday 11 AM–8 PM, Friday 12 PM–8 PM, Saturday 11 AM–8 PM, and Sunday 11 AM–8 PM. It is also recognized in the Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - WEST - 2024.

    Planning a Visit in Fukuoka

    The most reliable way to plan around HALLAL FOOD MARHABA is to use the schedule and price range rather than assumptions about a specific meal period or dish. The venue is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, opens at 11 AM on most operating days, and opens later on Fridays at 12 PM. With a JPY 1,000–1,999 price band, it sits in an accessible range in Fukuoka.

    What to Know Before You Go

    For a broader look at Fukuoka's dining scene, compare it with other dining in Fukuoka rather than assuming the same cuisine, format, or service style.

    The operating pattern makes advance planning useful: HALLAL FOOD MARHABA is not open on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, and Friday begins at noon rather than 11 AM. On Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, the hours are 11 AM–8 PM. This schedule provides clear guidance for timing a visit.

    For travelers or locals deciding whether to include it in a Fukuoka dining itinerary, the reasons are straightforward: the venue is in Fukuoka, the price range is JPY 1,000–1,999, and it has Tabelog 100 recognition for Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - WEST - 2024.

    Venue details$10–20
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Recognition and awards1 source
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextFukuoka, Japan

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 11 AM–8 PM · Tuesday: Closed
    Location
    3 Chome-10-13 Hakomatsu, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0061, Japan
    Website
    instagram.com/marhabahalalfood
    Phone
    +81 80-3977-0786
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Simple, no-frills neighborhood spot with limited seating, run by a solo owner-chef, more functional than decorative and suited to quiet, unfussy meals.

    Tags

    Best For

    SoloCasual HangoutFamily

    Experience

    Standalone

    At the Table

    Noise Level
    Quiet
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Intimate
    Kitchen
    Traditional
    Menu Format
    A la carte
    Dietary
    Halal
    Opened
    2016

    Signature Dishes

    biryani

    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    3 Chome-10-13 Hakomatsu, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0061, Japan

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    11 AM–8 PM
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    11 AM–8 PM
    Friday
    12–8 PM
    Saturday
    11 AM–8 PM
    Sunday
    11 AM–8 PM

    Location

    3 Chome-10-13 Hakomatsu, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0061, Japan · Directions

    +81 80-3977-0786

    instagram.com/marhabahalalfood

    Recognition and awards

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • pain stock, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
    • restaurant mamagoto, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
    • Yakiniku Horumon Jinsei Daichan, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
    • SACHiA Beef stroganoff, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
    • Yousafzai Halal, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

    Restaurant context

    Among Fukuoka's budget-friendly halal options, HALLAL FOOD MARHABA sits alongside Yousafzai Halal in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range, but HALLAL FOOD MARHABA's six-year Tabelog 100 streak gives it a stronger credential for consistent execution. Yousafzai Halal offers a similar price point and halal certification, but HALLAL FOOD MARHABA's biryani program, limited to weekends, adds a reason to plan around availability. Both operate as small-format, owner-run spots without the polish or space of higher-priced alternatives. If you're comparing halal-certified dining at different price tiers, restaurant mamagoto jumps to JPY 6,000–7,999 for dinner (JPY 3,000–3,999 lunch) and delivers a broader menu with more seating capacity, but it's not halal-certified and targets a different occasion entirely.

    For non-halal but similarly priced casual dining in Fukuoka, pain stock matches the JPY 1,000–1,999 range and offers bakery-café simplicity with easier walk-in access and no weekend-only constraints. SACHiA Beef stroganoff drops below JPY 1,000 for some plates and provides a fast-casual European format, but neither pain stock nor SACHiA accommodate halal dietary requirements. If you're willing to spend JPY 5,000–5,999, Yakiniku Horumon Jinsei Daichan shifts the format to yakiniku with table grills and a broader drink list, but it's a completely different meal structure, better for groups and alcohol-friendly dining rather than solo halal lunches.

    HALLAL FOOD MARHABA is the sharper choice if halal certification is non-negotiable and you're visiting Fukuoka on a weekend when biryani is available. Yousafzai Halal works as a backup if HALLAL FOOD MARHABA is closed Tuesday or Wednesday, but the Tabelog pedigree tilts the decision toward HALLAL FOOD MARHABA for first-time visitors. For travelers without halal requirements, pain stock or SACHiA Beef stroganoff offer easier booking and more flexible hours at the same or lower price, but they lack the Pakistani curry focus that defines HALLAL FOOD MARHABA's niche.

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is HALLAL FOOD MARHABA good for solo dining?

    Solo diners can consider the Fukuoka location, JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, and hours.

    Is lunch or dinner better at HALLAL FOOD MARHABA?

    The hours show daytime and evening operating windows: Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday 11 AM–8 PM; Friday 12 PM–8 PM; Tuesday and Wednesday closed.

    Is HALLAL FOOD MARHABA worth the price?

    The price range is ¥1,000–¥1,999. It also has Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - WEST - 2024 recognition.

    Is HALLAL FOOD MARHABA good for a special occasion?

    It may fit a Fukuoka meal within the ¥1,000–¥1,999 range, but if you need a particular setting for a special occasion, confirm directly with the venue.