Germany is home to approximately 5.5 million Muslims, the largest Muslim population in Western Europe. The Turkish community, which has been established since the 1960s guest worker programmes, forms the backbone of Germany's halal food scene. Turkish döner kebab shops are ubiquitous across the country, and cities like Berlin, Cologne, and the Ruhr Valley (Dortmund, Duisburg, Essen) have thriving halal restaurant scenes. While chain restaurants rarely offer halal options, independent Turkish, Arabic, and South Asian restaurants provide extensive halal dining across German cities.
We cover halal restaurants and food options in 8 major German cities. Click a city to explore its halal dining scene.
Halal availability at major restaurant chains in Germany. Major chains do not typically offer halal-certified options in Germany.
| Chain | Halal Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in Germany. |
| Burger King | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in Germany. |
| KFC | Not Halal | No halal-certified KFC locations in Germany. |
| Subway | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in Germany. |
| Domino's | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in Germany. |
| Pizza Hut | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in Germany. |
| Nordsee | Not Halal | German seafood chain. Seafood items may be permissible but no halal certification. |
These are the major halal certification organisations operating in Germany.
One of Germany's leading halal certification bodies, founded 2006. Compliant with international standards. Recognised by JAKIM Malaysia, MUI Indonesia, MUIS Singapore, and UAE ESMA.
halalcontrol.deEuropean Halal Certification Institute based in Germany. Provides halal certification across Europe with a focus on German and European food manufacturers.
ehz-europe.euGerman halal certification body providing certification services for food manufacturers and food service providers across Germany.
Historically involved in halal certification in Germany, particularly in the Hamburg region. Serves the local Muslim community.