The Halal Hit List

Oklahoma-style smash burgers, crinkle-cut fries, bone marrow sauce

Shake Shack-style smash burgers, sweet potato fries, poutine

Late-night hot chicken, smash burgers, and combos

Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, tenders, fries, and mac and cheese

Affordable halal pizza, wings, and samosas

Premium fully halal pizza, bacon cheeseburger, popcorn chicken, and sweet potato fries

Premium halal pizza with diverse toppings

Middle Eastern restaurant and cafe

Egyptian-style whole fish and seafood — choose your cut and preparation

Classic burgers, milkshakes, and onion rings

Juicy Lucy stuffed burgers, mac and cheese bites, funnel cake

Fast-casual Afghan kabobs and rice dishes

Afghan kabobs and rice dishes

Afghan-style chicken strips, steak sandwiches, burgers, and roasted chicken — hidden gem

Halal Italian pasta, saffron sauce dishes, and elevated mains

Authentic Italian — homemade focaccia, house balsamic, Ramadan buffet, and catering

Pakistani kebabs, biryani, butter chicken, and authentic naan

Halal deli sandwiches, mortadella, Montreal smoked meat, shawarma — inside a grocery store

Smash burgers and loaded fries, Pickering

Smash burgers and loaded fries

Birria tacos, authentic Mexican cuisine, halal options for everything

Authentic halal Mexican — birria tacos, churros, and traditional dishes

Halal birria tacos, burritos, and quesadillas

Halal Tex-Mex burritos, tacos, and Taco Bell-style sides

Trinidadian doubles and authentic Caribbean street food

Late-night burgers, comfort food, halal pub vibes

Fast-casual steaks, grills, and comfort food

Lebanese manakish, pastries, and 24-hour Middle Eastern fare

South Asian mithai, barfi, gulab jamun, and traditional sweets

Syrian kebabs and Middle Eastern grills

Chicken shawarma wraps and loaded fries, downtown Toronto

Fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, and Middle Eastern desserts

Smash burgers and loaded fries, Carlton location

Korean fried chicken, tteokbokki, and Korean street food

South Asian BBQ, karahi, and grills

Mediterranean-inspired bowls and wraps, Chipotle-style

Birria tacos, birria ramen, and quesadillas

Halal pizza and classic toppings

Halal steaks, grills, and fine dining

Lebanese shawarma wraps and platters

Burgers, milkshakes, and ice cream scoops

Classic patty burgers and loaded fries, Durham region

Classic burgers and poutine, downtown

Pakistani karahi, lahori fish, naan, and BBQ

American-style halal BBQ, smoked meats, and platters

Nashville hot chicken sandwiches and tenders

Authentic Thai food, khao soi, wagyu dumplings

Peri peri chicken burgers and grills

Halal fried chicken

Halal fried chicken and sandwiches

Authentic halal Chinese cuisine, soup dumplings, family-style dishes

Halal fried chicken and fast food classics

Steak on fries, Philly cheesesteak, chicken wings

Fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, onion rings, and waffles

Kunafa, baklava, trendy Middle Eastern pastries and desserts

Creative desserts, waffles, freakshakes, and Middle Eastern sweets

Nashville hot chicken, tenders, and sliders

South Asian dum cooking, biryanis, and slow-cooked meats

Halal deli meat sandwiches, smoked meat, fresh-butchered meats

Palestinian-owned halal breakfast and brunch — pancakes, omelets, curly fries

Lebanese market deli and grocery with fresh halal options

Palestinian-style shawarma and grilled chicken

Halal hakka cuisine and Indo-Chinese food

Halal comfort food, burgers, and wraps

Halal burgers with multiple GTA locations

Fully halal loaded burgers

Halal fried chicken combos

Peri peri grills, ribs, and sides

Halal Japanese BBQ with ribeye, marinated meats, sushi, and sashimi

Late-night burgers, jerk chicken poutine, and wings

Shisha lounge with halal food and a full menu

Burgers and sides — not all locations are halal

Halal soul food and Southern comfort food

Halal BBQ, shawarma, and Middle Eastern staples

Specialty coffee, desserts, and a beautifully designed cafe

Dry-aged steaks, fine dining — halal options available

Middle Eastern buffet, live entertainment, and family-style dining

Halal rotisserie chicken and sides

Halal KFC — fried chicken, family meals, and sides

Afghan kabobs and rice dishes

Pakistani karahi, kebabs, and BBQ

Pakistani karahi, BBQ, and desi comfort food

Kunafa, Dubai chocolate bars, and Middle Eastern desserts

Pakistani kababs and karahi in Markham

Shawarma chain with multiple GTA locations

Fully halal Korean BBQ — galbi, bulgogi, and banchan — with prayer space

Halal hakka cuisine — Manchurian chicken, chow mein

Turkish ice cream and desserts — meze and cafe items

Authentic halal Chinese cuisine — dumplings, noodles, and family dishes

Best halal Turkish restaurant — grills, family platters, and traditional mains

Turkish kebabs, dana kebab, bulgur, and tres leches cake

Halal Canadian fried chicken chain — Monday specials

Egyptian grills, shawarma, family platters

Turkish grills, family platters, and tres leches — best Turkish in Toronto proper

Halal bistro with quality frozen meats and a quick-service menu

Halal seafood boil — choose your protein, broth, and spice level

Canadian casual dining chain with some halal options

Halal hot pot and Japanese/Korean grill — best hot pot in the city

Latin American fast food and grills

Authentic halal Mexican food — second location

Persian kebabs and rice dishes

Peri peri chicken, wraps, and sides

Halal hot dogs, sausages, loaded fries, and rotating daily specials

Halal wings in a huge variety of flavours

Michelin-recommended halal BBQ — smoked brisket, ribs, and platters

Authentic hand-pulled noodles, multiple locations, late-night

Authentic hand-pulled noodles — Omni's original flagship location

Shawarma chain

Classic patty burgers, downtown Toronto — best non-smash burger

Build-your-own halal pasta, mac and cheese, and wings

Fully halal Jamaican jerk chicken, traditional sides, and homemade ice cream

Lebanese pitas, wraps, and Middle Eastern staples — downtown Toronto

Halal fried chicken — location-dependent quality

Halal rotisserie chicken bowls with house sauces — multiple locations

Authentic Malaysian halal cuisine — nasi lemak, rendang, and roti canai

Smoked meat deli sandwiches and curly fries — halal options vary by location

Fully halal build-your-own pasta and lasagna — hidden gem

Halal chicken sandwiches, gelato, and diverse dessert options

Fast-food Jamaican chicken and sides

Halal seafood boils, lobster roll, and premium seafood — best boil in the city

Pakistani restaurant and cafe

Tikka, kababs, Pakistani grill

Persian kebabs, rice dishes, and stews

Persian kebabs and rice — good value

Syrian shawarma and fresh Middle Eastern food — long-standing local favourite

Halal shawarma and Middle Eastern plates on Lawrence

Halal shawarma plates with signature sauces and potatoes

Franchised halal shawarma chain with creative menu and good sides

South Asian sweets, bakery items, and traditional mithai

Halal burgers, jerk chicken poutine, and comfort food

Affordable halal South Asian food with catering services

Halal sliders, waffle fries, and mozzarella cheese sticks

Halal steak and cheese sandwiches

Turkish kebabs and doner

Iraqi charcoal grills, masgouf fish, and Middle Eastern mezze

Halal smoked meat sandwiches and poutine — not everything is halal

Franchised halal shawarma and Middle Eastern wraps

Halal Indian buffet with curries, tandoor dishes, and desserts

Best halal Thai in the city — curries, noodles, and great specials

Halal smash burgers and loaded fries

Halal smash burgers — downtown location

The original NYC halal street food concept — chicken and rice platter

Classic Italian-Canadian chain — great atmosphere, moderate food

Halal burgers and sides

Lebanese rotisserie chicken, yellow rice, and food court staples

Trinidadian and Caribbean cuisine — available at Raptors games

Halal wings in large format with quality sides — find a halal location

Halal wings in classic and bold flavours — lemon pepper and voodoo fries

Fully halal sushi, rolls, and Japanese sides

Halal fried chicken and seafood

Pakistani karahi, kebabs, and authentic South Asian cuisine — reservations recommended

Korean fried chicken, wings, and sides — fully halal Danforth and Ajax locations

Yemeni-inspired café with brunch, lunch, and dinner menus

Charcoal chicken in Liberty Village — confirm halal options before ordering

Mexican fast-casual in Union Station — confirm halal options before ordering

TikTok-famous fried chicken, fully halal — two London locations