Summary We explore the story of Mohamed Saifullah, a manager of a halal ramen restaurant in Tokyo called Ayam Ya and his quest to make it a welcoming place for Muslims, local and visiting from all around the world. He moved from Sri Lanka to Japan after studying here and never looked back. Saifullah's passion for his faith and for delicious halal food has even inspired the non-Muslim owner of the restaurant, Hitoshi Shinme, to learn more about their culture and heritage. So much so that he has given Saifullah full control of the restaurant and plans to one day sell the restaurant to him for one Japanese yen. From traditional Spicy Shoyu Ramen, to Sri Lankan Briyani, delve into Saifullah's cooking background, his favorite Sri Lankan dishes, the importance of spices, and his ambition to the create and share fusion dishes from both his culture, and his current home. Drawing inspiration from once being an art teacher, Saifullah bridges the gap between art and cooking on his journey with food. He hopes to create an open and peaceful space for everyone to enjoy good halal ramen, both traditional Japanese ramen and with a Sri Lankan twist.

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