What to order at Iqbal Halal Foods Restaurant

Must order
The chicken biryani with raita and a samosa from the counter.
Editor tip
Halal Monitoring Authority certified. The hot food bar runs 12:00-21:00; the grocery store stays open until 23:00.
CuisinePakistani
Price$
Neighborhoodlittle-india
HoursMon-Thu 07:00-23:00, Fri-Sun 08:30-23:00
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Must order: The chicken biryani with raita and a samosa from the counter.

Tip: Halal Monitoring Authority certified. The hot food bar runs 12:00-21:00; the grocery store stays open until 23:00.

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Address: 100 Thorncliffe Park Drive, East York, ON M4H 1L9, Toronto

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