With the religion practised for more than 175 years in the city, Hong Kong’s Muslim communities of the former colonial British city birthed the first halal restaurants to be frequented and enjoyed here.
Immigrants from Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Africa, and China and foreign visitors to Hong Kong have long relied on a collection of more than 120 restaurants in the city to satisfy the halal diet.
Restaurants serving halal food are provided certifications denoting adherence to Muslim dietary requirements, with strict examination made by the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong.
For those travelling to or living in Hong Kong, check out our list of the best halal restaurants in the city, from Cantonese and Indian to American and Turkish.
The best halal restaurants in Hong Kong
Islam Food
A verifiable classic in the halal dining scene, Islam Food has been serving up beef buns, fried dumplings, and soy milk in Kowloon since 1950. The queues stretch long for their halal-certified Chinese menu, which encompasses Sichuanese, Cantonese, and northern Chinese plates. We recommend their pan-fried beef buns (HKD50/2pcs), steamed mutton dumplings (HKD60/5pcs), spiced ox tongue (HKD90), and curry beef brisket with vermicelli in soup (HKD57/HKD76/HKD99).
Islam Food, 33–35 Tak Ku Ling Road, Kowloon City, 2382 1882
Bombay Dreams
Bombay Dreams has existed within the furniture of Hong Kong’s restaurant space since 2002, delivering high-quality Indian food and marking 12 of those years as a Bib Gourmand award winner. The vegetable samosa (HKD98) and chicken makhni (HKD192) are signatures for a reason at the restaurant, whilst the Lucknowi gosht biryani (HKD188), tandoori pomfret (HKD178), and malai jheenga curry (HKD188) burst with flavour and North Indian spice.
Bombay Dreams, 1/F, Winning Centre, 46 Wyndham Street, Central, 2811 9888, book here
Cappadocia Turkish Kebab
Located on the Lockhart Road strip, husband-and-wife-owned Cappadocia Turkish Kebab is one of Hong Kong’s top kebab restaurants, serving lamb, chicken, falafel, and iskender (doner meat slathered in a spicy tomato sauce) with chips, salad, rice, or in wrap form. The restaurant is best for quick lunches or dinners as the seating is limited, but the flavours are big. For the best taste, go for the mixed kebab wrap (HKD65), iskender kebab (HKD100), or lamb kebab rice (HKD80).
Cappadocia Turkish Kebab, 18 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, 5598 1881
Himalaya Restaurant
Wan Chai’s Himalaya offers a blend of Nepalese and Indian food that makes for a suitable exploration of spice and meat from South Asia. The restaurant has been around since 2007, popular for its affordable prices. The Himali lamb sekuwa (HKD87) and chicken chilli (HKD98), seared on the grill, are great choices for strong, meaty flavours. You also can’t go wrong with the traditional chicken momos (HKD58), chana aloo chatpate (HKD53), a tangy snack of potato and chickpea, and vegetable rice jogi bhat (HKD79).
Himalaya Restaurant, Unit A, 1/F, Shu Tak Building, 22–30 Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai, 2527 5899
Saffron
Hong Kong’s first and only Persian restaurant, Saffron operates as a small kitchen in Soho serving authentic halal kebab meat, rice dishes, and vegetables. The menu sees a sharing of authentic Persian (Iranian) appetisers, meat plates, stews, and desserts. Our suggestion is to go for the cucumber and mint yoghurt dip mast-o-khiyar (HKD55), aubergine and tomato dip mirza ghasemi (HKD98), koobideh with naan (HKD218) grilled lamb-mince kebabs, and Saffron joojeh kebab with rice (HKD140), delivering quality grilled marinated chicken.
Saffron, Shop E, G/F, Garley Building, 45–53A Graham Street, Central, 2595 9900, book here
KFC
You might be surprised, but KFC’s Hong Kong outlets, serving the city’s three regions, are all halal certified. You can’t go wrong ordering the Original Recipe Chicken Bucket (HKD118/HKD245) and Zinger Burger (HKD29), along with some hot wings (HKD13/HKD23) for good measure. KFC’s egg tart (HKD10) is a must-try sweet bite.
KFC, multiple locations across Hong Kong
Wu Zhi Jian Beef Noodles
Recently opened Wu Zhi Jian Beef Noodles is a welcome addition to halal dining in Hong Kong. The noodle shop serves halal Chinese classics, made famous in China’s northern and western Muslim regions. The Lanzhou beef noodles (HKD48) and beef and lamb skewers (HKD18/pc) are solid options, whilst the tomato and egg with dry noodles (HKD38) and Chinese hamburger with cumin lamb (HKD32) are even more affordable picks. The noodle sizes and flavours can be adjusted to your taste too.
Wu Zhi Jian Beef Noodles, 298 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, 2666 6290
Burger Circus
Soho’s golden American diner Burger Circus not only cooks up the real deal of salty beef and chicken burgers, but their meat products are sourced from halal food providers, providing the ultimate fix for your burger cravings. The classic (HKD88) and crispy chicken (HKD108) are your best bets for salt and meat, pairing up nicely with the eatery’s Circus spiced fries (HKD68) and vanilla milkshake (HKD98).
Burger Circus, 22 Hollywood Road, Central, 2878 7787
Islamic Centre Canteen
A secret to many, the Wan Chai mosque operates a halal dim sum restaurant on its fifth floor. Serving non-pork dim sum options and a menu packed with Indian- and Pakistani-spiced Cantonese favourites, the canteen is a must for halal diners. We recommend the fried rice with minced beef (HKD40/HKD80), fried flat rice noodles with sliced beef in soy sauce (HKD42/HKD84), deep-fried chicken dumplings (HKD20/3pcs), and spicy diced chicken with peanuts (HKD66/HKD132).
Islamic Centre Canteen, 5/F, Masjid Ammar and Osman Ramju Sadick Islamic Centre, 40 Salvation Army Street, Wan Chai, 2834 8211
Kimchi Korean Fusion
Hidden in Little Seoul, Tsim Sha Tsui’s haven of authentic Korean eateries, Kimchi Korean Fusion is the city’s only halal Korean restaurant. On the menu are familiar plates from Korea with a local twist. Try the kimchi fried rice (HKD78), original fried boneless chicken (HKD98/HKD148), veggie jajangmyeon (HKD78), egg roll (HKD68), and chicken ginseng soup (HKD148).
Kimchi Korean Fusion, Shop 4, G/F, Pacific Building, 67 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 9831 2176
Popeyes
Another American fast-food chain that serves great fried chicken, Popeyes only operates one location in Hong Kong, yet it delivers the same flavours as its Southern American friends, here with a halal twist. Enjoy the tenders combo (HKD66), Cajun chicken sandwich (HKD36), and popcorn shrimp (HKD26/HKD43), along with the buttermilk biscuit (HKD15) and mushroom gravy rice (HKD26/HKD45) as worthy sides.
Popeyes, Shop S2, B/F, T.O.P, 700 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, 2333 3251
Tribes
Located in the thick of Tsim Sha Tsui, Tribes places high on the shortlist of Pakistani restaurants operating in Hong Kong. More importantly, familiar dishes are made fancy at the inviting venue. Expect specialities found in the hearts of Lahore and Karachi, including degi chargha (HKD75/HKD150/HKD240) marinated chicken prepared in a big pot, dal makhani (HKD110), and chicken malai tikka (HKD160). Side orders of vegetable samosa (HKD68/2pcs) and Peshawari naan (HKD38) are recommended.
Tribes, 2/F, Eastern Flower Centre, 22–24 Cameron Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 5373 1145, book here
Gaylord
Dating its opening 50-plus years ago to 1972, Gaylord is a venerable Indian restaurant in Kowloon, stocking North and South Indian dishes made with halal meat on its plentiful menu. On the meaty side, the tandoori mixed grill (HKD298), lamb rogan josh (HKD188), and Mughlai dum biryani (HKD188) are must-orders. If you’re in the mood for curry, try the paneer makhani (HKD148) and fragrant truffle butter chicken (HKD228).
Gaylord, 5/F, Prince Tower, 12A Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2376 1001, book here
La Vache!
Believe it or not, Black Sheep’s starry French steakhouse uses halal beef to serve guests at all three of their locations in Hong Kong. Whilst not a halal-certified restaurant, La Vache! delivers a top steak frites experience. The trimmed entrecôte steak (HKD398 pp) comes with unlimited French fries, house sauce, and a green salad.
La Vache!, multiple locations across Hong Kong, book here
Cuisine Cuisine
The Mira Hong Kong’s modern Chinese eatery, Cuisine Cuisine delivers on a halal set menu (HKD988 per person) that enshrines the traditions of Chinese dining with the strict halal diet. The eight-course menu was crafted by Chinese Executive Chef Edwin Tang with halal-certified ingredients. Take note of their exquisite braised minced spotted garoupa soup, pan-fried tenderloin, crispy chicken and minced shrimp, and chilled mango cream.
Cuisine Cuisine, 3/F, The Mira Hong Kong, Mira Place, 118 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 2315 5222, book here
Flaming Frango
South African restaurant Flaming Frango is Hong Kong’s original piri-piri chicken space, using halal chicken and beef across the menu to serve everyone with their mean and spicy piri-piri spicy sizzle. Their specialties include their piri-piri chicken, best served for 1/2 chicken with two sides (HKD198), plus the finger-licking piri-piri chicken wings (HKD146, 12pc). Don’t forget the sweet and spicy chicken burger (HKD168) too.
Flaming Frango, G/F, 55 Elgin Street, Central, 2556 7555
Ebeneezer’s Kebab & Pizzeria
Hong Kong’s largest kebab chain stocks all halal-certified meat and ingredients across all corners of the city. Ebeneezer’s priorities bold roasted and aromatic flavours with their kebabs, biriyani’s, and salads, making their chicken tikka kebab (HKD70), gyros chicken kebab (HKD70), and lamb biriyani (HKD99) must-orders at this chain. Their new tandoori chicken tikka (HKD110) offers a heavier and meatier bite too.
Ebeneezer’s Kebab & Pizzeria, multiple locations across Hong Kong
