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The 20 Best Halal Restaurants in London

Last updated 6 March 2026
244 total businesses
Avg 5.0★ rating
London

London is one of the best cities in the world for halal dining. The sheer diversity of halal food available across the capital is staggering — from traditional South Asian curry houses and Middle Eastern grills to Turkish ocakbasi, Malaysian hawker-style cafes, Somali restaurants, and even halal Japanese and Italian fine dining. Whatever cuisine you crave, there is almost certainly a halal version of it somewhere in London.

The city's halal hotspots span every corner. East Ham and Ilford in the east offer dense concentrations of South Asian halal restaurants. Whitechapel and Brick Lane have Bangladeshi and Pakistani options. Edgware Road is London's famous Middle Eastern strip. Southall offers Punjabi and Afghan halal dining. And across West London, from Shepherd's Bush to Wembley, you will find everything from halal steakhouses to halal fried chicken chains.

Our guide covers the best halal restaurants across all cuisines and all areas of London. Every listing is verified on The Desi Directory with genuine reviews from real diners. We have included options across all price ranges, from budget-friendly street food under ten pounds to premium halal dining experiences.

The ranked list

#1
Desi Indian Street Food, Greenwich Market - Cafes in London

Indian takeaway

London, SE10 9HY
#2
Balkar Punjabi Cuisine - Street Food in London
5.00

Punjabi restaurant

London, TW4 5BD
#3
Chat Mahal - Street Food in London

Chat Mahal

Street Food
5.00

Fast food restaurant

London, TW3 1BQ
#4
Indian Street food co - Street Food in London
5.00

Indian takeaway

London, SW1P 2HY
#5
Chai Khana London - Cafes in London

Fast food restaurant

London, E6 1AE
#6
Desi street food - Cafes in London

Asian restaurant

London, E13 9AR
#7
Dhoompan - Indian Restaurants in London

Dhoompan

Indian Restaurants
5.0(5)

Bangladeshi restaurant

London, SW17 7SD
Vegetarian
#8
Chai & Chaat - Street Food in London

Chai & Chaat

Street Food
5.00

Indian restaurant

London, HA3 0XS
#9
Pakorize - Street Food in London

Pakorize

Street Food
5.00

Restaurant

London, SW17 9JQ
#10
Madhuri's Kitchen - pre orders only ! - Street Food in London

Indian takeaway

London, TW4 5LE
#11
Desi Biryani - Cafes in London
5.00

Biryani restaurant

London, HA0 4TL
#12
Arabian kitchen - Indian Restaurants in London

Arabian kitchen

Indian Restaurants
5.0(5)

Indian restaurant

London, E6 1AE
Vegetarian
#13
Chai Street - Cafes in London
5.00

Tea and coffee shop

London, IG1 2AG
#14
Buns & Brew - Cafes in London
4.90

Indian takeaway

London, E6 1AE
#15
Nihari Junction - Pakistani Restaurants in London

Nihari Junction

Pakistani Restaurants
4.9(847)

Pakistani restaurant

London, W2 1JA
Halal
#16
Bau’s Hub - Street Food in London

Bau’s Hub

Street Food
4.90

Indian takeaway

London, HA0 4BD
#17
BKC - Street Food in London

BKC

Street Food
4.90

Indian restaurant

London, HA1 1GW
#18
Street Bitez Indian Street Food - Street Food in London

Indian takeaway

London, HA3 7AF
#19
Chai Lala - Street Food in London

Chai Lala

Street Food
4.90

Cafe

London, TW3 3LL
#20
Delicious Foodiez Indian - Street Food in London

Indian restaurant

London, TW3 1EF

How we chose these Restaurants

Our rankings are based on a combination of verified customer ratings, review volume, and editorial assessment. We prioritise businesses with consistently high ratings from a significant number of reviewers.

Every business on this list is a verified listing on The Desi Directory. We consider food quality, service, atmosphere, value for money, and authenticity when compiling our guides. Listings are updated regularly to reflect the latest ratings and reviews.

Businesses cannot pay for placement on this list. Our rankings are entirely merit-based and determined by genuine customer feedback.

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