Out and about in Camden and looking for a bite? Check out our Camden halal food guide where we put together a list of all the amazing halal food options available in the area! In my opinion, Camden presents the most diverse halal food scene in London. The options are almost endless and there’s everything available to satisfy whatever you’re craving for the day!
Where to find Halal Food in Camden
As per everything on this blog, please always double-check the halal status with the restaurant as suppliers may change.
BUK Burger
Many probably know BUK Burger from its stall at Hawley Wharf Market. But they actually started out on Ferdinand Street with the name Burger UK before rebranding to BUK. If you don’t want food court vibes, then pop by their restaurant there to sit down and enjoy some of the best halal burgers in town!
Halal status: All meats served are halal
WNGZ
Known to serve some of the crispiest & sauciest wings in town, WNGZ is one of the most popular halal food spots in Camden. In addition to wings & burgers, they also do mocktails and milkshakes. WNGZ also have branches in Poplar, Clapton, and Mile End.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Lumi
Lumi has very quickly become a popular halal brunch spot in London and a local favourite in Camden. Meaning the “light of life”, Lumi aims to “illuminate your senses” with its unique gallery lounge and delicious dishes. Classic brunch dishes aside, you can also find the likes of Creole Chicken Waffle, Mediterranean Breeze, French Toast with Orange & Ginger Mascarpone, etc.
Halal status: All meats served are halal except for pork
Bunsik
Korean hot dogs are all the hype and Bunsik, London’s original K-dog spot, has opened up along Camden High Street with halal options. We recommend going for the half & half for the perfect balance of sausage & cheese.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Poppies Fish & Chips
Talk about halal fish & chips, Poppies is a reasonably known name around London. Their fish & chips use non-alcoholic batter and can be cooked separately upon request. With a side of their mushy peas and curry sauce, it’s hard to not hit the spot. READ ALSO: Poppies Fish & Chips Bricklane
Halal status: Halal fish & chips is available upon request when ordering
Camden Market Halal Street Food
Looking for halal street food? Just pop into Camden Market and you’ll be absolutely spoilt with options! Take your pick whether it’s tacos, K-dog, steak & chips, beef rendang, Latino arepas, mac & cheese, etc…they have it all. Check out our Camden Market Halal Food Guide for a comprehensive list of recommendations.
Hawley Wharf Market
If Camden Market is getting too crowded, pop into the nearby Hawley Wharf Market! This new canalside development in Camden features a two-storey indoor covered food court and is home to some great halal food options such as Flip & Sear, Khaao, etc. Check out our full Hawley Wharf Market Halal Food Guide here.
Boxpark Camden
After Shoreditch and Wembley, Boxpark has found its way to Camden, providing a home to many food stalls & cafes including the very popular Philippe Conticini (for those viral round croissants or the XXL croissant), Poptata, Yorkshire Burrito, etc.
Guanabana
Guanabana is an eclectic Latin & Caribbean restaurant, most known for its brunch and island roast. In addition to their famous Island Roast (jerk chicken/rib-eye roast), their brunch menu is full of surprises as well featuring the likes of Colombian fry-up, Havana Eggs, etc. READ ALSO: Guanabana Halal Sunday Roast
Panadera Bakery
If you’re familiar with Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream, then you’d definitely like Panadera Bakery as it’s basically a bakery version of the former. Panadera Bakery offers a range of Filipino baked goods, pastries, sandwiches and drinks. More specifically, the Corn Beef Hash Sando has been a headline-worthy treat, as well as the likes of Calamansi Meringue Tart, Ube Tart, Taho Boba, etc. READ ALSO: Panadera Bakery
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Ramoramen
Ramoramen is the first fully halal ramen restaurant in London and it features a unique fusion of Filipino-Japanese flavours that hasn’t been done before. The Oxtail Kare Kare is an award-winning flavour and the likes of Prawn Sinigang, Lamb Tantan Ramen, Chicken Sopas, etc. are great too. If you like fried chicken, they also make the crispiest Chicken Karaage! READ ALSO: Ramoramen
Moi Moi Island
Moi Moi Island is another venture from the Maginhawa Group and is a takeaway restaurant specialising in West African & Caribbean cuisines. Its menu offers a range of rice bowls, featuring the likes of suya beef with jollof rice, jerk chicken with rice & peas, oxtail, braised lamb curry stew, together with fried plantain and salad.
Bintang
Bintang is where you can experience halal Filipino flavours in London. They pride themselves on being the Filipino Pan-Asian fusion Camden Institute and a Silog House, which means a Filipino home-style breakfast cafe. Its menu is predominantly of traditional Filipino dishes (e.g. Loco Moco, Chicken Inesal, and an all-day Silog menu) but also includes a few unique fusion Southeast Asian classics such as Filipino Lamb Rendang, Pad Thai, etc. If you are a burger lover, they make a mean Pandesal Slider which you can find on their starters!
Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream
This was where the ube craze started in London and the beginning of Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream. Their picture-perfect ube hot chocolate is still as delicious as ever and those ube brownies and bilogs are just absolutely irresistible!
Cafe de Nata
Who doesn’t love a classic pastel de nata! Cafe de Nata serves not just regular pastel de nata, but also a range of flavoured-natas like chocolate, raspberry, coconut, passionfruit, etc. Additionally, they’ve also pioneered a fully plant-based vegan version of the Portuguese classic!
Halal status: Everything is halal-friendly
Band of Burgers Camden
Band of Burgers is one of the first halal gourmet burger spots in London and they have been around for years now. It’s up for debate whether they’re still the best, but most can agree they’re a consistently alright spot for a burger fix. REAL ALSO: Band of Burgers Bricklane
Shake Shack Camden
The New York burger chain, Shake Shack, has rapidly expanded across London over the years, including a branch in Camden. Chicken is halal across all Shake Shack UK branches. But given all the excellent halal chicken burger options in the area, you probably have better options than them.
Cottons
Cottons is a longstanding Caribbean restaurant around town since 1985. Expect a vibrantly colourful interior and lively atmosphere, with a menu featuring “traditional Jamaican cuisine with a twist of exotic tastes from around the world and the Caribbean”.
Halal status: Chicken is halal. Pork and alcohol are served at the restaurant.
Azura Restaurant & Bar
Azura is a halal-friendly contemporary Aegean restaurant, i.e. a mix of Greek and Turkish cuisines, in Mornington Crescent. The idea is to bring a “taste of Mykonos, Santorini, Bodrum and Alacati to London” and also its Mediterranean sunny vibes at its roof terrace.
Halal status: All meats served are halal except some dishes may contain alcohol (clearly marked on the menu)
