Top Halal restaurants in United States

Al Ameer ★ 4.8

Al Ameer on West Warren Avenue in Dearborn is a fully halal Lebanese restaurant in metro Detroit, James Beard America's Classic 2016. At 12710 W Warren Ave.

Himalaya Restaurant ★ 4.7

Himalaya in Houston is Kaiser Lashkari's Pakistani-and-Indian fully-halal kitchen on the Southwest Freeway since 2004, with lamb biryani, hunter's beef.

TipLunch buffet weekdays is the value. BYOB; the corner liquor store across Hillcroft is the run.

Yassin's Falafel House Halal-Friendly ★ 4.7

Yassin's Falafel House at Marble City Food Hall, founder Yassin Terou's Syrian counter, serves halal-friendly Syrian and Mediterranean plates in downtown.

TipOwner-operator Syrian Muslim refugee; halal preparation can be confirmed at the counter.

The Helmand ★ 4.5

The Helmand in East Cambridge serves an Afghan halal kitchen near Cambridgeside Galleria in Boston since 1989. Halal-certified meat in all dishes.

Ghareeb Nawaz ★ 4.5

Ghareeb Nawaz in Chicago is the West Ridge Pakistani halal kitchen on Devon, with a $7 special, daily-changing biryanis and one of the cheapest meals.

TipCash only. The chicken biryani special is $7 and feeds two. Open until 02:00, the only Devon plate at that hour.

Hoyo's Kitchen ★ 4.5

Hoyo's Kitchen at North Market downtown serves halal Somali chicken suqaar, rice bowls and sambusas to Columbus's significant Somali community.

Yemen Cafe ★ 4.5

Yemen Cafe on Joseph Campau in Hamtramck serves halal Yemeni food in metro Detroit. Halal counter open 17 hours a day; lamb mandi and saltah are the order.

The Halal Guys ★ 4.5

The Halal Guys cart at 53rd and 6th has served halal chicken and rice in Midtown New York City since 1990. At W 53rd Street and 6th Avenue New York.

Kamdesh Afghan Cuisine ★ 4.5

Kamdesh on 14th Street in downtown Oakland serves certified halal Afghan kebabs, pilau and mantu. Family-run, listed on Zabihah as fully halal.

TipOpen daily until 11 pm; lamb chops and Kabuli pilau are the classic order.

Kabob Palace ★ 4.5

Kabob Palace on S Eads Street in Arlington has grilled 100 percent zabiha halal Afghan kebabs since 1992, kubideh to bone-in chicken, off one menu.

TipOpen 24 hours. The lamb kabob is $23.75 and comes with bread, rice, salad and a choice of vegetables.

Yasmine's Cafe ★ 4.4

Yasmine's Cafe on Central Avenue near UNM in Albuquerque is the halal Middle Eastern counter with shawarma plates, hummus and house-made pita baked daily.

Afghan Kabob House ★ 4.4

Afghan Kabob House on Lomas Boulevard in Albuquerque is the halal Afghan counter with chapli kabob, lamb tikka and house naan baked fresh in a tandoor oven.

Mehfil Karahi & Kabab ★ 4.4

Mehfil Karahi & Kabab on Security Boulevard in Woodlawn Baltimore. Zabiha halal Pakistani-Indian kitchen running karahi, kababs, biryani and tandoori daily.

TipZabiha halal across the menu; the karahi, seekh kabab and biryani are the regulars.

Jerusalem Restaurant ★ 4.4

Jerusalem Restaurant in Denver is the University-area Middle Eastern kitchen since 1979, with halal-certified meats, kebabs, shawarma and a late-night hookah.

TipOpen 24 hours on Friday and Saturday, the city's only round-the-clock halal kitchen. The combo plate samples six items.

Sahara Restaurant ★ 4.4

Sahara on Michigan Avenue in Dearborn serves halal Lebanese cooking in metro Detroit since 1968. Mixed grill platters and shawarma are the canonical orders.

Petra Grill ★ 4.4

Petra Grill carves certified halal shawarma and grills kabobs on West Elizabeth Street in Fort Collins, a family room that feeds the CSU crowd.

London Sizzler ★ 4.4

London Sizzler in Houston is the British-Indian-Pakistani halal kitchen in the Hillcroft Olympic Center, with mixed-grill sizzlers, tandoori lamb chops.

TipOrder the mixed-grill sizzler for two. Closed Mondays; Saturday opens at noon for lunch service.

Habashi House ★ 4.4

Habashi House in Kansas City's City Market runs a family-owned Middle Eastern halal counter since 2000, with beef shawarma, falafel and combination platters.

TipOpen Mon-Tue 10:00-14:00, Wed-Fri 10:00-17:00. Cash works fastest; takeaway is the move at peak lunch.

Istanbul Mediterranean ★ 4.4

Istanbul Mediterranean on Las Vegas Boulevard near the Strip runs 100 percent zabiha-halal Turkish doner, hand-carved shawarma, lahmajun and a late-night.

TipDaily 10:00-05:00. The hand-carved chicken or beef shawarma plate is the order; full menu is zabiha halal.

Shahrazad ★ 4.4

Shahrazad on North Oakland Avenue on the East Side serves halal Middle Eastern food with shawarma, kebabs and mezze in a long-running family-run dining room.

Afro Deli ★ 4.4

Abdirahman Kahin's Afro Deli on Washington Avenue SE has run halal East African plates near the U of M Stadium Village since 2011. Located in Northeast.

Holy Land Bakery and Deli ★ 4.4

Holy Land Bakery on Central Avenue NE has run halal Middle Eastern groceries and deli in Minneapolis since 1986. Located in Northeast. At 2513 Central Ave NE.

Shawarma Shack ★ 4.4

Shawarma Shack on Gallatin Pike in East Nashville runs halal chicken and lamb shawarma plates and wraps. At 2918 Gallatin Pike. Booking recommended.

TipThe chicken shawarma wrap with garlic sauce is the canonical order; combo plates feed two.

Lebanon's Cafe ★ 4.4

Lebanon's Cafe in New Orleans is the Carrollton Avenue halal Lebanese restaurant near Tulane, with halal meat shawarma, hummus, falafel and a long-running.

TipAll meat is halal-certified per the kitchen; the lamb shawarma and the chicken kebab are the canonical orders.

Halal Burgers and More ★ 4.4

Halal Burgers and More on 14th near Lake Merritt serves certified halal burgers, wings and Philly cheesesteaks. Late-night, until 5 a.m. on weekends.

TipLate-night kitchen; weekday close around 1 a.m., weekend until 5 a.m.

Sheesh Mahal ★ 4.4

Sheesh Mahal on N May Ave has been Oklahoma City's longest-running halal restaurant since 1976, with 100% halal Pakistani and Indian food on Zabihah.

OrderCharcoal-grilled chicken tikka; slow-cooked lamb biryani

TipOpen Monday through Saturday only; the lunch special is excellent value and the kitchen uses all fresh halal ingredients daily.

Kinaara ★ 4.4

Kinaara on Pacific runs fully halal and is among Omaha's most praised South Asian kitchens, serving biryani, korma, tandoori, and curries in West Omaha daily.

Kabab King FL ★ 4.4

Kabab King on South Orange Blossom Trail is Florida's first HFSAA-certified halal Pakistani restaurant, with charcoal-grilled kababs and biryani plates.

Kabobeesh ★ 4.4

Kabobeesh in Philadelphia is the University City halal Pakistani-Indian counter on Chestnut, with charcoal-grilled kebabs, biryanis and curries served 11:00.

Pyramid Cafe ★ 4.4

Pyramid Cafe on Cordova Road in Santa Fe plates halal-friendly Greek and Middle Eastern Mediterranean cuisine: gyros, kebabs, falafel and pita wraps daily.