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London is one of the best cities in the world to eat halal, with a huge range of restaurants serving halal food across every cuisine and price point. This guide points to some of the best-loved halal establishments and the neighbourhoods richest in choice. As halal status can change, it is always worth confirming directly with the restaurant when you book.
The legendary grills
The East End is the heartland of London's most famous halal restaurants. Tayyabs in Whitechapel is an institution, packed nightly for its sizzling lamb chops and Punjabi grills, and the nearby Lahore Kebab House is equally beloved and equally busy. Both are bring-your-own, superb value and a genuine London experience. The surrounding streets of Whitechapel and the wider East End hold many more excellent, unshowy halal kitchens.
Beyond the grill
Halal dining in London reaches far beyond South Asian grills. The Edgware Road is the city's Middle Eastern hub, lined with Lebanese and Persian restaurants and shawarma counters, many of them halal, open late for mezze and grilled meats. Across the city, a growing number of restaurants, from burger joints to fried chicken specialists and global street food, are halal or offer halal options, so a halal diner is exceptionally well served in modern London.
Where is the best halal food in London?
Whitechapel and the East End are famous for halal Pakistani and Indian grills such as Tayyabs and Lahore Kebab House, while the Edgware Road is the go-to for halal Middle Eastern food. Southall in the far west is another superb, authentic option. Always confirm halal status with the individual restaurant.
How do I know if a London restaurant is halal?
Many restaurants display halal certification or state it clearly on their menus and websites, but not all, and status can change. The surest approach is to ask the restaurant directly when booking or ordering, particularly if you want to confirm that all the meat served is halal.
Where to go next
Explore the wider best Indian restaurants in London, or browse the full range in the best restaurants in London.
