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Halal Food In Hong Kong: Halal-Certified Restaurants & Eateries With Halal Meat Options

26 April, 2023
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A Muslim’s guide to the best halal-certified restaurants and our favourite restaurants in Hong Kong that offer halal meat options.

To save you the trouble of continuously visiting the few heavily-touted options or going vegetarian and calling it a day (although we really love vegetarian restaurants!), here’s your guide to halal restaurants in Hong Kong! As one of the three Muslims on the team, we’ve picked the best strict halal-certified eateries in the city as well as our favourite dining establishments that offer halal meat options in Hong Kong.

We reached out to halal foodie Instagrammers Maryam at Foodie Explorerz (@foodie_explorerz) and Marjan at Halal Foodie Hong Kong (@halalfoodie_hk) for a little help. While we’re always on the lookout for halal signs and asking about dishes and menus, we can only tell you everything we’ve found out so far (which just means we’re still calling up and checking for more!). Here’s your guide to eating halal in Hong Kong — on to hunting down all the halal food!


Jump To:
Halal-Certified Restaurants In Hong Kong
Restaurants With Halal Meat Options In Hong Kong
Some Background On Eating Halal In Hong Kong
Your Ultimate List Of Halal Restaurants In Hong Kong

Read More: Your Guide To Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants In Hong Kong


Our Favourite Board of Trustees Halal-Certified Restaurants In Hong Kong

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Flaming Frango — Portuguese Piri-Piri Chicken in Central, halal-certified by the Board of Trustees

Located in the heart of SoHo, Flaming Frango claims to be the city’s very first fiery Piri-Piri chicken concept — a Portuguese pepper variant found in its former territories in Southern Africa. Indulge in 24-hour marinated chicken, made with a mixed blend of house spices including the piri-piri bird’s eye chili, that’s fire-grilled and served piping hot

Flaming Frango, 55 Elgin Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2556 7555, www.flamingfrango.com

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Islamic Centre Canteen — Cantonese in Wan Chai, halal-certified by the Board of Trustees

Perhaps the city’s most classic halal-certified place, this is the place for pork and lard-free dim sum in Hong Kong. It’s notoriously difficult to get authentic halal Cantonese but the Cantonese Muslim-run kitchen and canteen located inside of Masjid Ammar and Osman Ramju Sadick Islamic Centre is the ticket! It’s also less pricey, on account of being subsidised for local Muslims.

Islamic Centre Canteen, 5/F, Masjid Ammar and Osman Ramju Sadick Islamic Centre, 40 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, www.openrice.com

Read More: The Best Hong Kong Dim Sum


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Saffron Persian Cuisine — Persian and Iranian in Central, halal-certified by the Board of Trustees

Formerly known as LOVEAT, Saffron Persian Cuisine is the only authentic Persian restaurant in the city! It’s located in the bustling SoHo district and serves up various succulent kebab options, lightly spiced flatbreads and saffron-marinated yellow rice sets. Plus, tea and Persian sweet dishes.

Saffron Persian Cuisine, Shop E, Garley Building, 53 Graham Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2595 9900, www.facebook.com/hongkong.saffron

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The Best Restaurants With Halal Meat Options In Hong Kong

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Burger Circus — Burgers in Central, all halal meat

A Black Sheep Restaurant, Burger Circus is this editor’s staple for a good hot fried chicken burger (a moment of silence for the now-closed 375 Chicken ‘n Fries). You can always pick up a freshly ground smashed beef burger, on toasted soft buns, and the house-made milkshakes are powered by Gelato Messina! Please note that the kitchen is not certified halal as it serves alcohol too.

Burger Circus, 22 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, 2878 7787, www.burgercircus.com.hk


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ChullsChick — Peruvian, halal chicken in the Wan Chai branch

Founded by 12-year restaurant veteran Abel Ortiz, ChullsChick is a “made in Peru” rotisserie concept serving up interesting flavours you won’t find anywhere else in Hong Kong. Mouthwatering Salamuera marinated chicken, ceviche, empanada, churros and more! The chicken in the Wan Chai branch is halal but it’s best to inquire on the day.

ChullsChick, Shop D, E&F, 2-12 Moon Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, 6538 0188, www.chullschick.com.hk

Read More: Your Neighbourhood Guide To Wan Chai


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Chutney Tandoor House — Modern and Regional Indian in Central, select halal dishes on the menu

We can’t tell you how excited we were when we found out Chutney has select halal items on its menu! This modern Indian concept restaurant boasts gorgeous gold interiors and delectable dishes. We booked a reservation for Eid, letting the staff and kitchen know we were eating strictly halal meat and no alcohol — and they took great care of us!

Chutney Tandoor House, 4/F, Carfield Commercial Building, 77 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2330 0027www.facebook.com/chutneyhk


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Islam Food Since 1950 — Northern Chinese and Central Asian in Kowloon City, all halal meat with halal signage

A long-standing Muslim-owned restaurant started by Old Mr Ma, this is one of the last halal Northern Chinese-style places left in Hong Kong. While Ma’s Restaurant tended towards Uyghur-style meals, Islam Food takes inspiration from all of Mainland China, with Hui Muslim leanings. You’ll see plenty of halal signage everywhere with delectable beef and veal, spicy soups, rice and noodle dishes on offer.

Islam Food Since 1950, Shun King Building, 33-35 Tak Ku Ling Road, Kowloon City, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 2382 1882, islamfood.com.hk


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Maison Libanaise — Lebanese in Central, all halal meat

With an easy-to-spot mural and a gorgeous roof terrace, Maison Libanaise is a must-visit in SoHo. We love the Lebanese-style chargrilled chicken skewers, beef shawarma and hummus here, but all the dishes are truly worth ordering. Please note that the kitchen is not certified halal as it serves alcohol.

Maison Libanaise, 10 Shelley Street, SoHo, Central, Hong Kong, 2111 2284, www.maisonlibanaise.com.hk


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Pandan Leaf Indonesian Restaurant — Indonesian in Causeway Bay, all halal meat with halal signage

Situated just around the corner from other halal Indo favourites Kampoeng and Sedap Gurih Indonesian Cuisine in Causeway Bay, Pandan Leaf is an underrated gem. This halal Indonesian eatery is always busy on the weekends and serves up authentic favourites like skewers and satay, nasi rice dishes, noodles, grilled chicken (served with a glove!) options and more. Don’t miss the huge shakes and drinks!

Pandan Leaf Indonesian Restaurant, Shop B2, G/F, Causeway Bay Commercial Building, 1-5 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, www.openrice.com


Eating Halal In Hong Kong

The word halal just means “permissible” in Arabic but it’s often used when referring to something you can consume. For Muslims, this means avoiding pork and alcohol (which are forbidden in our faith) and only eating permissible meat that has been butchered and cleaned in accordance with Islamic law. But you probably already know that! Here’s what we think you’ll actually find helpful.

First, it’s always important to note that Hong Kong cuisine makes use of plenty of pork and lard in everything from broths to bread, and is meat-heavy so you do have to be pretty careful when eating in the city.

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The Islamic Board of Trustees (officially The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong) conducts Halal Inspections and issues Halal Certificates under the strict supervision of its Imams — so if you’re only looking for fully certified eateries, make note of this list from the Islamic Board of Trustees (with information correct as of 15 November 2022). There are about 32 restaurants and chains on the “halal-certified” list, excluding theme park restaurants (Hong Kong is lucky enough to have halal-certified restaurant options and food stalls at both Ocean Park and Hong Kong Disneyland!). It’s also worth using OpenRice to find certified halal restaurants.

Read More: Team Sassy Reflects On Ramadan & Eid al Fitr In Hong Kong


Your Ultimate List Of Halal Restaurants In Hong Kong

Here’s a list of all our favourites. Please note, as halal certificates expire every year or so, some restaurants may be previously halal-certified but not on the Board of Trustees list at present. Similarly, brand-new restaurants may be still awaiting their certification. Other restaurants may have non-halal dishes on the menu or serve alcohol so their kitchens won’t be halal-certified.

  • Antipasto Express — Italian, newly halal-certified by the Board of Trustees. Located at 3 Hart Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
  • Aladin Mess — North Indian and Pakistani in Causeway Bay, long-standing halal-certified by the Board of Trustees restaurant. aladinmess.com
  • Artemis & Apollo — Greek with halal chicken and lamb in Wan Chai. You’re also free to inquire if any other meat is halal on the day. Please note that the kitchen is not certified halal as it serves non-halal items too. www.artemisandapollo.com
  • Associazione Chianti — Italian with halal beef and lamb in Wan Chai. You’re also free to inquire if any other meat is halal on the day. Please note that the kitchen is not certified halal as it serves non-halal items too. www.associazionechianti.com
  • AZIZA Sai Ying Pun — Egyptian in Sai Ying Pun, halal-certified by the Board of Trustees. www.aziza.com.hk
  • Ba Yi — Xinjiang and Uyghur in Sai Ying Pung, Michelin-guide and Muslim-owned with all halal meat and halal signage. guide.michelin.com
  • Bombay Dreams — Regional Indian, longstanding restaurant in Central previously halal-certified by the Board of Trustees. www.sandshospitality.com
  • Bake n Wake Bakery — Bakery, halal-certified by the Board of Trustees. bakenwake.co
  • Bengal Brothers — Bengali and Regional Indian with halal chicken and lamb in Wan Chai, Kennedy Town and BaseHall in Central. You’re also free to inquire if any other meat in-store is halal on the day. Please note that the kitchen is not certified halal as it serves non-halal beef. www.bengal-brothers.com
  • Burger Circus — Western/Burgers in Central with all halal meat. Please note that the kitchen is not certified halal as it serves alcohol too. www.burgercircus.com.hk
  • Carbone — Italian in Central with all halal meat except for pork. Please note that the kitchen is not certified halal as it serves pork products and alcohol. www.carbone.com.hk
  • Cappadocia Turkish Kebab — Turkish in Wan Chai with all halal meat. Relatively newer awaiting certification. www.facebook.com/cappadociahk
  • Chickpea — Hummus and Pockets, Lebanese and West Asian, all halal meat with halal signage, with various locations across Hong Kong Island. www.chickpea.hk
  • ChullsChick — Peruvian, halal chicken in the Wan Chai branch but it’s best to inquire on the day. Please note that the kitchen is not certified halal as it serves non-halal items too. www.chullschick.com.hk
  • Chutney Tandoor House — Modern and Regional Indian in Central with select halal dishes. It’s worth booking a reservation and letting the staff and kitchen know you’re eating strictly halal meat and no alcohol, they’ll be happy to take care of you! Please note that the kitchen is not certified halal as it serves non-halal items too. www.facebook.com/chutneyhk
  • Crispi Bun — Western/Burgers in Tsim Sha Tsui, halal-certified by the Board of Trustees. www.openrice.com
  • Ebeneezer’s Kebabs & Pizzeria — Indian, Middle Eastern and Pizza chain, long-standing halal-certified by the Board of Trustees chain, with various locations across Hong Kong. www.ebeneezers.com
  • Flaming Frango — Portuguese Piri-Piri Chicken in Central, halal-certified by the Board of Trustees. www.flamingfrango.com
  • Hotal Colombo — Sri Lankan, Sinhala and Tamil in Central, all halal imported meat but it’s best to inquire on the day. Please note that the kitchen is not certified halal as it serves non-halal items too. www.hotalcolombo.com
  • Himalaya Restaurant — Nepalese/Nepali in Wan Chai, previously halal-certified by the Board of Trustees. www.openrice.com
  • Islam Food Since 1950 — Northern Chinese and Central Asian, Muslim-owned longstanding halal restaurant started by Old Mr Ma with halal signage in Kowloon City, all halal meat. islamfood.com.hk
  • Islamic Centre Canteen — Cantonese, halal-certified by the Board of Trustees, in the Wan Chai Mosque & Islamic Centre. www.openrice.com
  • Istanbul Turkish Kebabs and Grills — Turkish in Wan Chai, halal-certified by the Board of Trustees. www.istanbulgrill.hk
  • Jashan — Regional Indian, longstanding restaurant in Central, halal-certified by the Board of Trustees. www.jashan.com.hk
  • Jollibee Kennedy Town Branch — Filipino fast food chain in Kennedy Town serving fried halal chicken. jollibee.com.hk
  • Kampoeng — Indonesian and Asian Fusion in Causeway Bay, all halal meat with halal signage. Please note that the kitchen is not certified halal as it serves alcohol. www.facebook.com/kampoeng.hongkong
  • Kimchi Korean Fusion – Korean restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui, halal-certified by the Board of Trustees and Muslim-owned.
    www.instagram.com/kimchikoreanhk
  • KFC Select Branches – American Fast Food Chain serving fried chicken with halal-certified menus by the Board of Trustees at the Chuang’s London Plaza branch in Jordan and the Mong Kok branch located on G/F-1/F, Mong Kok Building, 546-548 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
  • La Vache! — Parisian-style Steakhouse, all halal meat at branches in SoHo and Tsim Sha Tsui. Please note that the kitchen is not certified halal as it serves alcohol. lavache.com.hk
  • Maison Libanaise — Lebanese in Central, all halal meat. Please note that the kitchen is not certified halal as it serves alcohol. www.maisonlibanaise.com.hk
  • New Punjab Club — Punjabi in Central, one Michelin star, halal lamb and butter chicken. Please note that the kitchen is not certified halal as it serves non-halal items and alcohol. newpunjabclub.com
  • Pandan Leaf Indonesian Restaurant — Indonesian in Causeway Bay, all halal meat with halal signage. www.openrice.com
  • Rajasthan Rifles — Anglo-Indian at The Peak, all halal meat. Please note that the kitchen is not certified halal as it serves alcohol. www.rajasthanrifles.com
  • SAFFRON — Persian in Central, previously LOVEAT, halal-certified by the Board of Trustees. www.facebook.com/hongkong.saffron
  • Shahrazad Lebanese Dining Lounge & Bar — Lebanese and wider Middle Eastern in Central, all halal meat. Please note that the kitchen is not certified halal as it serves alcohol.www.facebook.com/Shahrazad
  • Sedap Gurih Indonesian Cuisine — Indonesian in Causeway Bay, all halal meat with halal signage. www.openrice.com
  • Taqueria Super Macho — Mexican in Central, all halal imported meat except pork but it’s best to inquire on the day. Please note that the kitchen is not certified halal as it serves pork and alcohol. www.taqueriasupermacho.com
  • The Last Resort — Dive Bar/Western in Central, halal meat options but you’re free to inquire on the day Please note this is a bar, and the kitchen is not certified halal as it serves pork and alcohol. www.thelastresort.com.hk
  • Wai Kee — Cantonese Roast Duck in Bowrington Market in Wan Chai, long-standing halal restaurant with halal signage. www.openrice.com
  • Warung Malang — Indonesian in Causeway Bay, halal-certified by the Board of Trustees. www.facebook.com/warungmalanghk

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Editor’s Note: Do you have a favourite restaurant with halal dishes on the menu? We’re always looking for more — reach out to us at [email protected].

Main image courtesy of Saffron Persian Cuisine via Facebook, image 1 courtesy of Flaming Frango via Facebook, image 2, 3 and 9 courtesy of Brandon Chu, image 4 courtesy of Burger Circus via Facebook, image 5 courtesy of ChullsChick via Facebook, image 6 courtesy of Chutney Tandoor House via Facebook, image 7 courtesy of Miller Tofu (HK) via Instagram, image 8 courtesy of Maison Libanaise via Facebook, image 9 courtesy of Sakina Abidi for Sassy Media Group.

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