The Halal Hit List
Every halal restaurant we've ranked, in order. 151 spots and counting.
Oklahoma Burgers
Oklahoma-style smash burgers, crinkle-cut fries, bone marrow sauce
Burgers Park
Shake Shack-style smash burgers, sweet potato fries, poutine
Simba's Hot Chicken
Late-night hot chicken, smash burgers, and combos
THG's Hot Chicken
Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, tenders, fries, and mac and cheese
Al Madina Halal Pizza & Bakery
Affordable halal pizza, wings, and samosas
Toppings
Premium fully halal pizza, bacon cheeseburger, popcorn chicken, and sweet potato fries
Pizza Land Halal
Premium halal pizza with diverse toppings
Ghadir Meat & Restaurant
Middle Eastern restaurant and cafe
Mermaid Fish & Grill House
Egyptian-style whole fish and seafood — choose your cut and preparation
Boardwalk Burgers
Classic burgers, milkshakes, and onion rings
Burger Factory
Juicy Lucy stuffed burgers, mac and cheese bites, funnel cake
Naan Kabob
Fast-casual Afghan kabobs and rice dishes
Bamiyan Kabob
Afghan kabobs and rice dishes
Zaitoun
Afghan-style chicken strips, steak sandwiches, burgers, and roasted chicken — hidden gem
Kara Mia
Halal Italian pasta, saffron sauce dishes, and elevated mains
Mambo Italiano
Authentic Italian — homemade focaccia, house balsamic, Ramadan buffet, and catering
Lahore Tikka House
Pakistani kebabs, biryani, butter chicken, and authentic naan
El Gourmet Express
Halal deli sandwiches, mortadella, Montreal smoked meat, shawarma — inside a grocery store
6ixside Burger
Smash burgers and loaded fries, Pickering
B Boyz The Burger Architect
Smash burgers and loaded fries
Comal y Canela
Birria tacos, authentic Mexican cuisine, halal options for everything
Mount Sinai - True Mexican Taste
Authentic halal Mexican — birria tacos, churros, and traditional dishes
Burrito Houz
Halal birria tacos, burritos, and quesadillas
Grande Burrito
Halal Tex-Mex burritos, tacos, and Taco Bell-style sides
ACR Hot Roti & Doubles
Trinidadian doubles and authentic Caribbean street food
Adam’s Diner
Late-night burgers, comfort food, halal pub vibes
Affy's Premium Grill
Fast-casual steaks, grills, and comfort food
Al'Deewan
Lebanese manakish, pastries, and 24-hour Middle Eastern fare
Al-Karam Sweets
South Asian mithai, barfi, gulab jamun, and traditional sweets
Aleppo Kebab
Syrian kebabs and Middle Eastern grills
Alpha’s Shawarma
Chicken shawarma wraps and loaded fries, downtown Toronto
Aseer Time
Fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, and Middle Eastern desserts
B Boyz
Smash burgers and loaded fries, Carlton location
BanBan Korean Fried Chicken
Korean fried chicken, tteokbokki, and Korean street food
BarBQ Tonite
South Asian BBQ, karahi, and grills
Bigbelly
Mediterranean-inspired bowls and wraps, Chipotle-style
Birria Catrina
Birria tacos, birria ramen, and quesadillas
Bismillah Pizza
Halal pizza and classic toppings
Blackstone Steakhouse and Grill
Halal steaks, grills, and fine dining
Boustan
Lebanese shawarma wraps and platters
Buns N Cones Desserts
Burgers, milkshakes, and ice cream scoops
Burgers On Fleek
Classic patty burgers and loaded fries, Durham region
Burgers n' Fries Forever
Classic burgers and poutine, downtown
Butt Karahi
Pakistani karahi, lahori fish, naan, and BBQ
Chainsmoker Urban Halal Barbecue
American-style halal BBQ, smoked meats, and platters
Chen Chen's
Nashville hot chicken sandwiches and tenders
Chiang Mai
Authentic Thai food, khao soi, wagyu dumplings
Chick Fiesta
Peri peri chicken burgers and grills
ChickQueen
Halal fried chicken
Chicken Kitchen
Halal fried chicken and sandwiches
Chinese Halal Restaurant
Authentic halal Chinese cuisine, soup dumplings, family-style dishes
Church's Texas Chicken
Halal fried chicken and fast food classics
City Fried Chicken
Steak on fries, Philly cheesesteak, chicken wings
Cluck Clucks Chicken & Waffles
Fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, onion rings, and waffles
Crown Pastries
Kunafa, baklava, trendy Middle Eastern pastries and desserts
D Spot Desserts
Creative desserts, waffles, freakshakes, and Middle Eastern sweets
Dave's Hot Chicken
Nashville hot chicken, tenders, and sliders
Dum Pukht
South Asian dum cooking, biryanis, and slow-cooked meats
East Meats West
Halal deli meat sandwiches, smoked meat, fresh-butchered meats
Eggstatic
Palestinian-owned halal breakfast and brunch — pancakes, omelets, curly fries
El Gourmet Lebanese Market
Lebanese market deli and grocery with fresh halal options
Farooj abo alabed
Palestinian-style shawarma and grilled chicken
Federick Restaurant
Halal hakka cuisine and Indo-Chinese food
Fuego’s Halal Kitchen
Halal comfort food, burgers, and wraps
GC Burger
Halal burgers with multiple GTA locations
Gladiator Burger
Fully halal loaded burgers
Grandone Fried Chicken
Halal fried chicken combos
Grillados
Peri peri grills, ribs, and sides
Gyumono Japanese BBQ & Sushi
Halal Japanese BBQ with ribeye, marinated meats, sushi, and sashimi
Habibz Corner
Late-night burgers, jerk chicken poutine, and wings
Haze Restaurant + Lounge
Shisha lounge with halal food and a full menu
Hero Certified Burgers
Burgers and sides — not all locations are halal
Honey - Soul Food
Halal soul food and Southern comfort food
Ibrahim Halal B.B.Q. Shawarma
Halal BBQ, shawarma, and Middle Eastern staples
Jabal Coffee House
Specialty coffee, desserts, and a beautifully designed cafe
Jacobs & Co.
Dry-aged steaks, fine dining — halal options available
Jerusalem Restaurant
Middle Eastern buffet, live entertainment, and family-style dining
Juicy Birds
Halal rotisserie chicken and sides
KFC
Halal KFC — fried chicken, family meals, and sides
Kandahar Kabab
Afghan kabobs and rice dishes
Karahi Boys
Pakistani karahi, kebabs, and BBQ
Karahi Point
Pakistani karahi, BBQ, and desi comfort food
Kunafa's
Kunafa, Dubai chocolate bars, and Middle Eastern desserts
Lazeez Shawarma
Shawarma chain with multiple GTA locations
Le Bulgogi
Fully halal Korean BBQ — galbi, bulgogi, and banchan — with prayer space
Lucky Chinese Restaurant
Halal hakka cuisine — Manchurian chicken, chow mein
MADO
Turkish ice cream and desserts — meze and cafe items
Magical Taste of China
Authentic halal Chinese cuisine — dumplings, noodles, and family dishes
Mama Fatma
Best halal Turkish restaurant — grills, family platters, and traditional mains
Mangal Kebab House
Turkish kebabs, dana kebab, bulgur, and tres leches cake
Mary Brown's Chicken
Halal Canadian fried chicken chain — Monday specials
Masrawy Egyptian Kitchen
Egyptian grills, shawarma, family platters
Meat Point
Turkish grills, family platters, and tres leches — best Turkish in Toronto proper
Meathead Bistro Express
Halal bistro with quality frozen meats and a quick-service menu
Mermaid Boil
Halal seafood boil — choose your protein, broth, and spice level
Milestones
Canadian casual dining chain with some halal options
Mix2 Grill & Hot Pot
Halal hot pot and Japanese/Korean grill — best hot pot in the city
Monteiro express
Latin American fast food and grills
Mount Sinai
Authentic halal Mexican food — second location
Mr Zagros
Persian kebabs and rice dishes
Nandos
Peri peri chicken, wraps, and sides
Nasir's Hotdogs And Sausages
Halal hot dogs, sausages, loaded fries, and rotating daily specials
No Cap Wings
Halal wings in a huge variety of flavours
Northern Smokes
Michelin-recommended halal BBQ — smoked brisket, ribs, and platters
Omni Noodle Palace
Authentic hand-pulled noodles, multiple locations, late-night
Orient Express
Authentic hand-pulled noodles — Omni's original flagship location
Osmow’s Shawarma
Shawarma chain
Ozzy's Burgers
Classic patty burgers, downtown Toronto — best non-smash burger
Pastable
Build-your-own halal pasta, mac and cheese, and wings
Patty Cake and Ice Cream
Fully halal Jamaican jerk chicken, traditional sides, and homemade ice cream
Pita & Grill
Lebanese pitas, wraps, and Middle Eastern staples — downtown Toronto
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Halal fried chicken — location-dependent quality
Poulet Rouge
Halal rotisserie chicken bowls with house sauces — multiple locations
Restoran Malaysia
Authentic Malaysian halal cuisine — nasi lemak, rendang, and roti canai
Rock'N Deli
Smoked meat deli sandwiches and curly fries — halal options vary by location
Rosa's Pasta Express
Fully halal build-your-own pasta and lasagna — hidden gem
Royal Gelato Cafe
Halal chicken sandwiches, gelato, and diverse dessert options
Scotty Bons
Fast-food Jamaican chicken and sides
Sea Salt Seafood Cafe
Halal seafood boils, lobster roll, and premium seafood — best boil in the city
Shaaz
Pakistani restaurant and cafe
Shaheen Tikka & Kabab House
Tikka, kababs, Pakistani grill
Shamshiri Restaurant
Persian kebabs, rice dishes, and stews
Shatter Abbas
Persian kebabs and rice — good value
Shawarma Elsabil
Syrian shawarma and fresh Middle Eastern food — long-standing local favourite
Shawarma Empire
Halal shawarma and Middle Eastern plates on Lawrence
Shawarnado
Halal shawarma plates with signature sauces and potatoes
Shelby's
Franchised halal shawarma chain with creative menu and good sides
Shirin Mahal Bakery & Sweets
South Asian sweets, bakery items, and traditional mithai
Showtime Bistro
Halal burgers, jerk chicken poutine, and comfort food
Silver Spoon GTA
Affordable halal South Asian food with catering services
Slider Station
Halal sliders, waffle fries, and mozzarella cheese sticks
Steak & Cheese Factory
Halal steak and cheese sandwiches
Sultan Ahmet
Turkish kebabs and doner
Sumaq Iraqi Charcoal Grill
Iraqi charcoal grills, masgouf fish, and Middle Eastern mezze
SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli
Halal smoked meat sandwiches and poutine — not everything is halal
Tahini's
Franchised halal shawarma and Middle Eastern wraps
Tandoori Flame
Halal Indian buffet with curries, tandoor dishes, and desserts
Thairoomgrand
Best halal Thai in the city — curries, noodles, and great specials
The Burger Alley
Halal smash burgers and loaded fries
The Burgernator
Halal smash burgers — downtown location
The Halal Guys
The original NYC halal street food concept — chicken and rice platter
The Old Spaghetti Factory
Classic Italian-Canadian chain — great atmosphere, moderate food
Top Gun Burger
Halal burgers and sides
Villa Madina
Lebanese rotisserie chicken, yellow rice, and food court staples
Wicked Carib, Food Culture of Trinbago
Trinidadian and Caribbean cuisine — available at Raptors games
WingsUp!
Halal wings in large format with quality sides — find a halal location
Wingstop
Halal wings in classic and bold flavours — lemon pepper and voodoo fries
Yami Go Sushi
Fully halal sushi, rolls, and Japanese sides
Yumys Chicken and Seafood
Halal fried chicken and seafood
Zauq
Pakistani karahi, kebabs, and authentic South Asian cuisine — reservations recommended
bb.q Chicken
Korean fried chicken, wings, and sides — fully halal Danforth and Ajax locations