Best Halal Restaurants in East GTA
Visited and verified halal spots across Scarborough, East York, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby — each with an honest verdict.
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
Pizza Land Halal
Premium halal pizza with diverse toppings
Ghadir Meat & Restaurant
Middle Eastern restaurant and cafe
Boardwalk Burgers
Classic burgers, milkshakes, and onion rings
Bamiyan Kabob
Afghan kabobs and rice dishes
Zaitoun
Afghan-style chicken strips, steak sandwiches, burgers, and roasted chicken — hidden gem
6ixside Burger
Smash burgers and loaded fries, Pickering
B Boyz The Burger Architect
Smash burgers and loaded fries
Grande Burrito
Halal Tex-Mex burritos, tacos, and Taco Bell-style sides
ACR Hot Roti & Doubles
Trinidadian doubles and authentic Caribbean street food
Affy's Premium Grill
Fast-casual steaks, grills, and comfort food
Al-Karam Sweets
South Asian mithai, barfi, gulab jamun, and traditional sweets
Aleppo Kebab
Syrian kebabs and Middle Eastern grills
BanBan Korean Fried Chicken
Korean fried chicken, tteokbokki, and Korean street food
Bismillah Pizza
Halal pizza and classic toppings
Buns N Cones Desserts
Burgers, milkshakes, and ice cream scoops
Burgers On Fleek
Classic patty burgers and loaded fries, Durham region
Chicken Kitchen
Halal fried chicken and sandwiches
Crown Pastries
Kunafa, baklava, trendy Middle Eastern pastries and desserts
El Gourmet Lebanese Market
Lebanese market deli and grocery with fresh halal options
Gyumono Japanese BBQ & Sushi
Halal Japanese BBQ with ribeye, marinated meats, sushi, and sashimi
Ibrahim Halal B.B.Q. Shawarma
Halal BBQ, shawarma, and Middle Eastern staples
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
Kunafa's
Kunafa, Dubai chocolate bars, and Middle Eastern desserts
Le Bulgogi
Fully halal Korean BBQ — galbi, bulgogi, and banchan — with prayer space
Mangal Kebab House
Turkish kebabs, dana kebab, bulgur, and tres leches cake
Meathead Bistro Express
Halal bistro with quality frozen meats and a quick-service menu
Milestones
Canadian casual dining chain with some halal options
Monteiro express
Latin American fast food and grills
No Cap Wings
Halal wings in a huge variety of flavours
Northern Smokes
Michelin-recommended halal BBQ — smoked brisket, ribs, and platters
Orient Express
Authentic hand-pulled noodles — Omni's original flagship location
Patty Cake and Ice Cream
Fully halal Jamaican jerk chicken, traditional sides, and homemade ice cream
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Halal fried chicken — location-dependent quality
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
Sea Salt Seafood Cafe
Halal seafood boils, lobster roll, and premium seafood — best boil in the city
Shaaz
Pakistani restaurant and cafe
Shawarma Elsabil
Syrian shawarma and fresh Middle Eastern food — long-standing local favourite
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
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
Wicked Carib, Food Culture of Trinbago
Trinidadian and Caribbean cuisine — available at Raptors games
Wingstop
Halal wings in classic and bold flavours — lemon pepper and voodoo fries
Yami Go Sushi
Fully halal sushi, rolls, and Japanese sides
bb.q Chicken
Korean fried chicken, wings, and sides — fully halal Danforth and Ajax locations
Arhum's Café & Grill
Yemeni-inspired café with brunch, lunch, and dinner menus
Halal food in East GTA — FAQs
What is the best halal restaurant in Scarborough?
Several of the Hit List's top-ranked spots are in Scarborough. Al Madina Halal Pizza (No. 05) on Wexford Ave is the late-night institution. Ghadir Meat & Restaurant (No. 08) is the go-to for shawarma and sujuk. THG's Hot Chicken (No. 04) in Agincourt is open until 3 AM on weekends. Browse the East GTA region page for the full ranked list.
Where can I get halal food late at night in Scarborough?
Scarborough is one of the best places in Toronto for late-night halal. THG's Hot Chicken (Agincourt) is open until 3 AM on weekends. Al Madina Halal Pizza is open until 1 AM daily. B Boyz in Cedarbrae is open until 4 AM — the latest halal kitchen in the GTA. Ghadir runs until 2 AM on weekends.
Are there fully halal restaurants in Scarborough?
Yes. Most of the halal restaurants in Scarborough are fully halal — the entire kitchen is halal with no pork or alcohol. The Halal Hit List verifies halal status in person at every spot we rank. Browse the East GTA region page to filter by fully halal status.
What halal cuisines are well represented in Scarborough and East GTA?
Pakistani, Afghan, Lebanese, and South Asian food is strongest in Scarborough. You'll also find strong halal takes on Mexican (Grande Burrito in Wishing Well), Trinidadian (ACR Roti on Warden), and Korean-inspired fried chicken. The Lawrence Ave East and Kennedy Rd corridors are the most concentrated halal food areas in the region.
How does halal food in Scarborough compare to downtown Toronto?
Scarborough beats downtown on value and late-night hours. You get bigger portions, lower prices, and spots that stay open until 2–4 AM. Downtown wins on variety of cuisine and sit-down atmosphere. For the best halal food dollar-for-dollar in the GTA, Scarborough is the answer.