London is one of the world’s best cities for halal food, with over 3,000 halal restaurants representing cuisines from every corner of the globe. The UK capital’s diverse Muslim communities have created an extraordinary halal food scene. Compare with halal. Explore halal certification for more information.
Halal Food Accessibility in London
London has excellent halal accessibility:
- 3,000+ halal restaurants across all boroughs
- Every cuisine available in halal form
- Dedicated halal neighborhoods
- HMC and HFA certified options throughout
- 24-hour halal available in many areas
Best Areas for Halal Food
Whitechapel & Brick Lane (East)
London’s halal heartland:
- Brick Lane: Famous curry houses
- Whitechapel Road: Bangladeshi restaurants
- Halal everything: Butchers, bakeries, groceries
- Budget-friendly: Best value halal in London
Edgware Road (Central)
Middle Eastern hub:
- Lebanese restaurants: Maroush, Ranoush
- Shisha cafés: Open late
- Arabic grocery stores
- 24-hour halal: Always open options
Green Lanes (North)
Turkish paradise:
- Ocakbaşı restaurants: Charcoal grills
- Mangal and Turkish BBQ
- Harringay: Main halal stretch
- Fresh kebabs: Best in London
Southall (West)
Little Punjab:
- Punjabi restaurants: Authentic North Indian
- Sweet shops: Indian desserts
- All halal by default: Vegetarian Sikh and halal Muslim
- Street food: Samosas, pakoras
Tooting (South)
South Indian and Pakistani:
- Tooting Broadway: Restaurant row
- Pakistani grills: Late night options
- Dosa and biryani: Southern flavors
- Growing scene: New spots opening
Near Tourist Attractions
Tower of London / Tower Bridge
- Walk to Whitechapel (10 min)
- Extensive halal options
- All price ranges
Big Ben / Westminster
- Some halal nearby
- Victoria has kebab shops
- Edgware Road (15 min tube)
Oxford Street / West End
- Limited but available
- Edgware Road (10 min walk)
- Some Lebanese in Mayfair
Camden Market
- Turkish and Middle Eastern stalls
- Some halal food vendors
- Ask about halal status
Stratford / Olympic Park
- Good halal in Stratford Centre
- Westfield has options
- East London = halal-friendly
Must-Try Halal Spots
Fine Dining
- Benares: Halal Indian fine dining
- Gymkhana: Michelin-starred, some halal
- Rüya: Turkish fine dining
Casual Dining
- Tayyabs: Famous Punjabi, always busy
- Lahore Kebab House: Late-night legend
- Dishoom: Bombay café (some halal options)
Quick Eats
- Kebab shops: Throughout London
- Chicken shops: Most halal in East/South
- Falafel wraps: Everywhere
Sweet Treats
- Ambala: Indian sweets
- Comptoir Libanais: Middle Eastern desserts
- Turkish bakeries: Baklava on Green Lanes
Halal Grocery Shopping
Supermarkets
- Tesco: Halal sections
- Sainsbury’s: In diverse areas
- Waitrose: Limited halal
Specialist Stores
- Whitechapel Market: Fresh halal meat
- Edgware Road shops: Arabic products
- Green Lanes: Turkish ingredients
Practical Tips
- East London: Best value and variety
- Edgware Road: Best for late night
- Green Lanes: Best Turkish
- Southall: Best Indian
- Tooting: Best Pakistani
- Book Tayyabs: No reservations = long wait
- Cash useful: Some small shops prefer
- HMC app: Find certified restaurants
- Ramadan: Extended hours, special menus
- Delivery: Deliveroo shows halal filter