Is Wasabi Halal in the UK?

Wasabi menu at a glance

Wasabi has said on social media that its chicken dishes are not suitable for customers who eat only halal meat, because it uses both halal and non-halal chicken. We have not found halal certification for any UK Wasabi branch. Fish and vegetable dishes avoid the meat question.

Rice, sauces and mirin

Sushi rice is seasoned with rice vinegar, which is halal, but teriyaki and some other Japanese sauces contain mirin or sake, which are rice wines. Ask which sauces contain alcohol. See is mirin halal? and is sushi halal?

Is Wasabi chicken halal?

No, not reliably. Wasabi has said it uses both halal and non-halal chicken, so its chicken dishes are not suitable if you only eat halal meat.

Prawns and Hanafi practice

Most scholars consider prawns halal. In the Hanafi school, sea creatures other than fish are disliked or avoided. See are prawns halal?

Frequently asked questions

Is Wasabi halal?

Wasabi is not halal-certified. Its fish and vegetable dishes avoid the meat question, but its chicken is not reliably halal and some sauces contain rice wine.

Is Wasabi chicken katsu halal?

No. Wasabi has said its chicken dishes are not suitable for halal-only customers because it uses both halal and non-halal chicken.

Is Wasabi sushi halal?

Fish and vegetable sushi contains no meat. Check sauces for mirin or sake.

Does Wasabi use alcohol in its food?

Some Japanese sauces, such as teriyaki, are made with mirin or sake. Ask staff which dishes contain them.