Halal Restaurants in London (2026 Guide)

The Halal Food Scene in London

London, Ontario has a well-established Muslim community with a growing halal food scene, particularly around the Hamilton Road area and near Western University. Syrian, Iraqi, and South Asian communities drive the demand.

Best Areas for Halal Food

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Hamilton Road

Home to some of the area's most beloved halal restaurants and food markets

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Downtown

A culturally rich neighbourhood with halal dining options that reflect its diverse community

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Old East Village

Home to some of the area's most beloved halal restaurants and food markets

Notable Halal Restaurants

Barakat Restaurant

Syrian/Middle Eastern

Hamilton Road

Authentic Syrian cuisine popular with the local Arab community

Tahini's

Middle Eastern

Downtown

Halal Middle Eastern chain with shawarma and bowls

Aladdin's Restaurant

Middle Eastern

Old East Village

Family-owned halal restaurant with generous portions

Halal Restaurant Chains in London

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.

Local Halal Certification

Halal certification is widely available in London. The following certification bodies operate in this area:

ISNA Canada
HMA

Popular Cuisines

Middle EasternSyrianPakistaniAfghanTurkish

Tips for Finding Halal Food

Local Tips

Hamilton Road is the main strip for halal restaurants and Middle Eastern grocery stores. London's halal scene has grown significantly with refugee resettlement. Western University area has quick-service halal options.

Food Delivery Apps

UberEats, DoorDash, SkipTheDishes

Halal Supermarkets & Grocery

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