Halal Restaurants in Surrey (2026 Guide)

The Halal Food Scene in Surrey

Surrey has one of British Columbia's largest South Asian populations, making halal food widely available, especially along Scott Road and the Newton area. The city's diverse communities support a thriving halal dining scene.

Best Areas for Halal Food

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Scott Road corridor

Features an excellent selection of halal-certified restaurants and specialty food shops

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Newton

A long-established halal food destination known for its authentic flavours and welcoming atmosphere

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Guildford

Known for its lively food scene with plenty of halal options for every taste and budget

Notable Halal Restaurants

Tandoori Flame

Indian

Scott Road

Massive halal Indian buffet popular across Metro Vancouver

Afghan Kitchen

Afghan

Newton

Authentic Afghan cuisine with generous portions

Al Basha Shawarma

Middle Eastern

Guildford

Popular shawarma spot with halal-certified meats

Halal Restaurant Chains in Surrey

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 Surrey. The following certification bodies operate in this area:

ISNA Canada
HMA
BCMA

Popular Cuisines

PakistaniIndianAfghanMiddle EasternSomali

Tips for Finding Halal Food

Local Tips

Scott Road is the main artery for halal food in Surrey. Newton has a huge concentration of South Asian restaurants that are halal by default. Fruiticana is a go-to for halal groceries.

Food Delivery Apps

UberEats, DoorDash, SkipTheDishes

Halal Supermarkets & Grocery

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