🇦🇺 Queensland, Australia
Cairns is a popular tourist gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and has a small halal food scene. The city caters to Muslim tourists from Southeast Asia and the Middle East, with halal options concentrated around the CBD and Esplanade.
One of the most popular destinations for halal dining, with options ranging from casual to upscale
An up-and-coming area for halal dining with an exciting mix of new and established restaurants
Popular Turkish restaurant with halal-certified meats
Long-running halal Indian restaurant serving traditional dishes
Small Indonesian eatery serving halal Indonesian food
Major restaurant chains and their halal status in Australia. Status may vary by branch — always verify directly.
| Chain | Type | Halal Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Jannah | Chicken | Fully Halal | All El Jannah locations in Australia serve halal-certified charcoal chicken. |
| Ali Baba | Fast Food | Fully Halal | Ali Baba kebab chain serves halal-certified meat at all Australian locations. |
| Halal Snack Pack (HSP) Shops | Fast Food | Fully Halal | HSP is an iconic Australian halal street food found at many kebab shops. Always halal by definition. |
| Subway | Fast Food | Partially Halal | Some stores in areas with large Muslim populations serve halal meat. |
| Nando's | Chicken | Partially Halal | Some Australian Nando's locations serve halal chicken. Check individual stores. |
| Oporto | Chicken | Partially Halal | Some Oporto locations in Australia serve halal chicken. Check individual stores. |
| Red Rooster | Chicken | Partially Halal | Some Red Rooster locations in areas with Muslim communities serve halal chicken. |
| Krispy Kreme | Bakery | Partially Halal | Krispy Kreme Australia has stated their products are suitable for halal consumers. |
| Zambrero | Fast Food | Partially Halal | Some Zambrero Australia locations serve halal chicken. Check individual stores. |
| Nando's (AU) | Chicken | Partially Halal | Several Nando's Australia locations serve halal-certified chicken. Check the Nando's website for a list. |
| Spur Steak Ranches | Casual Dining | Partially Halal | Some Spur locations serve halal meat. |
| KFC | Chicken | Not Halal | No halal-certified KFC locations in Australia. |
| McDonald's | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in Australia. |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Domino's | Pizza | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Taco Bell | Fast Food | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Five Guys | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Carl's Jr. | Burger | Not Halal | Carl's Jr. Australia does not serve halal meat. |
| Hungry Jack's | Burger | Not Halal | Hungry Jack's does not serve halal-certified meat in Australia. |
| Grill'd | Burger | Not Halal | Grill'd does not serve halal-certified meat. Offers plant-based burgers. |
| TGI Friday's | Casual Dining | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Outback Steakhouse | Casual Dining | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Wagamama | Casual Dining | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Starbucks | Cafe | Not Halal | Not halal certified. |
| Vapiano | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Not halal certified. |
| Guzman y Gomez | Fast Food | Not Halal | Guzman y Gomez does not serve halal-certified meat. Bean and veggie options available. |
Halal certification is available in this area. The following certification bodies operate in this area:
Cairns has growing halal options thanks to tourism from Muslim-majority countries. Many hotels can arrange halal meals. The Night Markets have some halal stalls.
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