3 halal spots in San Francisco, editor-picked by TableJourney. All dietary guides in San Francisco.
Shalimar ★ 4.3
532 Jones Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Shalimar in San Francisco is the Tenderloin's halal Pakistani counter, with a tandoor at the door turning out chicken tikka, seekh kebab and karahi lamb under fifteen dollars.
Tip: Cash and card; lunch service moves fast, dinner has a small back room with shorter wait.
Z Zoul Cafe ★ 4.2
295 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Z Zoul Cafe in San Francisco is the SoMa Sudanese halal counter, with a foul medames stew, ful ta'amia (Sudanese falafel) and a tea service that runs all day.
Tip: The breakfast foul plate is the right first order; the staff will explain the spice blend if you ask.
Old Jerusalem ★ 4.3
2966 Mission St, San Francisco
Old Jerusalem in San Francisco is the Mission halal Palestinian counter, with a strong chicken shawarma, a mezze platter and a knafeh that draws cross-town visits.
Tip: The knafeh sells out by 21:00 on Friday; arrive earlier or call ahead to hold a portion.