Tourist attraction • 2-chōme-10-9 Hyakuninchō, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-0073, Japan
Tokyo's Shinjuku has areas full of exotic atmosphere. This area, called Islamic Alley, is lined with spice shops from the Middle East and Asia, making you feel like you're visiting a foreign market.
Islamic Alley is lined with fragrant spice shops. You can find a variety of spices such as garam masala and turmeric, fragrant cumin seeds, and ginger used as curry ingredients. You can also find rare spices from Pakistan, Turkey, and Morocco, making it a treasure trove of fragrant ingredients.
In the fresh food section, you can purchase frozen ingredients from various countries in the Middle East and Asia. From halal meat and chicken to spicy curry powder that replicates authentic flavors, you can get authentic ingredients that will definitely expand the range of your cooking.
Islamic Alley is a little-known tourist spot. However, it offers a non-routine atmosphere and a taste experience. You may want to spend a moment enveloped in the exotic atmosphere while incorporating a little humor.