🇨🇦 British Columbia, Canada
Burnaby offers a solid halal dining selection thanks to its diverse population including South Asian and Middle Eastern communities. The Metrotown area and Kingsway corridor are the main hubs.
One of the most popular destinations for halal dining, with options ranging from casual to upscale
One of the most popular destinations for halal dining, with options ranging from casual to upscale
A vibrant neighbourhood with a strong concentration of halal eateries and diverse dining options
Halal donairs and shawarma on the busy Kingsway strip
Afghan kabobs and rice platters in a family-friendly setting
Popular halal pizza and kabob spot
Major restaurant chains and their halal status in Canada. Status may vary by branch — always verify directly.
| Chain | Type | Halal Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Doner Kebab | Fast Food | Fully Halal | Canadian locations serve halal-certified meat. |
| Lazeez Shawarma | Fast Food | Fully Halal | All Lazeez Shawarma locations serve halal-certified meat. |
| Paramount Fine Foods | Casual Dining | Fully Halal | All Paramount Fine Foods locations serve halal-certified meat. |
| The Halal Guys | Fast Food | Fully Halal | Canadian locations serve halal-certified meat. |
| Mary Brown's | Chicken | Partially Halal | Some Mary Brown's locations in Canada serve halal-certified chicken, particularly in areas with large Muslim populations. |
| KFC | Chicken | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in Canada. |
| McDonald's | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in Canada. |
| Burger King | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Subway | Fast Food | Not Halal | No officially halal-certified locations. |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Domino's | Pizza | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Papa John's | Pizza | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Wendy's | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Taco Bell | Fast Food | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Popeyes | Chicken | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Five Guys | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Nando's | Chicken | Not Halal | Not halal certified in Canada. |
| Chipotle | Fast Food | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Carl's Jr. | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Arby's | Fast Food | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Tim Hortons | Cafe | Not Halal | Tim Hortons Canada does not serve halal-certified meat. Baked goods and beverages may be suitable. |
| A&W Canada | Burger | Not Halal | A&W Canada does not serve halal-certified meat. |
| Harvey's | Burger | Not Halal | Harvey's Canada does not serve halal-certified meat. |
| TGI Friday's | Casual Dining | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Applebee's | Casual Dining | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Olive Garden | Casual Dining | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Outback Steakhouse | Casual Dining | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Denny's | Casual Dining | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| IHOP | Casual Dining | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| The Cheesecake Factory | Casual Dining | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Red Lobster | Casual Dining | Not Halal | No halal certification. Seafood generally permissible. |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | Casual Dining | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Chili's | Casual Dining | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Starbucks | Cafe | Not Halal | Food items not halal certified. Beverages generally permissible. |
| Dunkin' | Cafe | Not Halal | Not halal certified. |
| Krispy Kreme | Bakery | Not Halal | Not halal certified in Canada. |
| Nando's (AU) | Chicken | Not Halal | See main Nando's entry. |
Halal certification is widely available in Burnaby. The following certification bodies operate in this area:
Kingsway through Burnaby connects to Vancouver's halal corridor. Metrotown mall area has food court options with halal choices. Check BCMA certification for BC-based restaurants.
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