Scotland has long been on my bucket list and what a gem it’s been! The 5 days spent in Edinburgh have been absolutely delightful as the Scottish capital is full of charm and it’s been easier than expected to find halal food around town. We were absolutely thrilled that, despite not being as convenient as London, the halal food options are not just limited to the typical kebab places and Turkish / Middle Eastern restaurants (though still the majority). In this Edinburgh halal food guide, we have listed some of the restaurants we tried during our trip as well as food places we jotted down from research & recommendations.
If you want to know more about our Edinburgh stay and 5-day itinerary, including hotel, sights & things to do, check out this post here.
Where to Find Halal Food in Edinburgh
*As per all content on this blog, please double-check the halal status with each restaurant as suppliers could change.
- Mosque Kitchen
- Laila Brunch & Lunch
- Chaophraya Edinburgh
- Bertie's Fish & Chips
- Dishoom Edinburgh
- Solti Restaurant
- Oh My Flatbread
- Uwagboe's Kitchen & Grill
- Nanyang Malaysian Restaurant
- CHIX
- Fat Hippo
- Bread Meats Bread
- Butta Burger
- Stack & Still
- Wingstop Edinburgh
- Makani Indian Arab Kitchen
- Makiramen
- Ondine Edinburgh
- Deep Sea Fish & Chips
Mosque Kitchen
Mosque Kitchen is known, not just for Muslims but to locals & tourists alike, for cheap and no-frills delicious Indian food. The small canteen-style eatery started out only for Mosque attendees but later opened its doors to the rest of the community and its popularity skyrocketed ever since. It is fantastic halal food at great prices, and one that must not be missed when in Edinburgh!
Laila Brunch & Lunch
You won’t miss Laila Brunch & Lunch with its striking pink facade. Aesthetics aside, the food was fairly decent, and it’s fully halal. The cafe is centrally located on Cockburn Street in Old Town Edinburgh, making it ideal for a brunch stop before sightseeing. You can read more about our experience at Laila Edinburgh here.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Location: Old Town Edinburgh
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Chaophraya Edinburgh
Looking for a halal-friendly rooftop restaurant in Edinburgh? Then Chaophraya, a Thai restaurant located just a few steps away from Princes Street, is the one for you. You’ll find a range of traditional and delicious Thai dishes there and enjoy them all with lovely views overlooking Edinburgh Castle & Princes Street Gardens!
Halal status: Chicken & duck are halal
Location: New Town Edinburgh
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Bertie’s Fish & Chips
Bertie’s Fish & Chips is very popular in Edinburgh and is situated on the famous Victoria Street. They use a non-alcoholic batter and you can ask for the fish & chips to be cooked separately in vegetable oil when ordering. If you’re looking for a naughty and extra caloric dessert, they have deep-fried Mars bar on the menu as well.
Halal status: Halal fish & chips available upon request when ordering
Location: Old Town Edinburgh
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Dishoom Edinburgh
When in doubt, Dishoom also has a branch in Edinburgh so that’s always an option! The popular Indian restaurant is extending its delicious offerings up north in Scotland and the chef’s special dish for Edinburgh is the Salli Boti. It’s also a great pick for breakfast too!
Halal status: All meats served are halal (except for the bacon that’s only served during breakfast)
Location: New Town Edinburgh
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Solti Restaurant
Solti, meaning “soul tea” in Nepali slang, is a Nepalese & Indian restaurant in Edinburgh that showcases the flavours of the Himalayas and beyond. You can enjoy the likes of Momos, Naga Chicken/Lamb, and a variety of curries that are bound to take your taste buds on a journey.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Locaton: Old Town Edinburgh
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Oh My Flatbread
Located in Haymarket, Oh My Flatbread is a Turkish bakery & cafe that offers some of the best stone-oven Turkish dishes such as pide, lahmacun, borek, baklava and more. Together with a glass of Turkish tea, it’s the perfect breakfast/snack to grab in Haymarket Edinburgh.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Location: Haymarket
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Uwagboe’s Kitchen & Grill
Uwagboe’s Kitchen & Grill is a Nigerian restaurant located on Leith Walk and is a local favourite. You can find a range of traditional Nigerian dishes, from Jollof rice and Suya wings to various rice boxes and traditional soups and stews. Our personal favourites are the Turkey Wings and Jollof Rice.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Location: Leith Walk
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Nanyang Malaysian Restaurant
Situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s Quartermile is Nanyang Malaysian Restaurant. Its menu offers a wide range of classic Malaysian street food dishes as well as broader pan-Asian dishes and a few dim sum options. Its close proximity to the University of Edinburgh means it is a popular pick amongst international students.
Halal status: Chicken & beef are halal
Location: Quartermile
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CHIX
CHIX is a gourmet chicken spot specialising in boneless chicken tenders & fried chicken sandwiches, paired with unique gourmet dips such as Peruvian Spice, Polynesian Coconut Curry & Lime, and Spicy Gochujang. Not feeling as adventurous? There are classic dips like Hickory Smoked BBQ, Buttermilk Ranch etc. as well.
Halal status: Chicken is halal
Location: Haymarket
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Fat Hippo
It’s all about delicious gourmet-style burgers and dirty fries at Fat Hippo. Only chicken is halal and it’s got a good selection to choose from. You can also find Fat Hippo in London Soho & Shoreditch, and other regional locations in the UK.
Halal status: Chicken is halal
Location: New Town
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Bread Meats Bread
Bread Meats Bread is a popular burger spot in Scotland that also boasts itself as a 2-time winner of The Best Burger in Scotland award and is listed in Europe’s Top 20 Burgers and Global Top 50. All chicken is halal, and you can find Canadian poutine on their menu too!
Butta Burger
Butta Burger has started offering halal chicken options on their menu, but that’s only limited to the chicken burger, NOT the chicken wings. Using chicken breast instead of thigh inevitably makes it less succulent. We find the chicken burgers underseasoned and the sauces were a bit overwhelming to taste.
Halal status: Chicken burgers & chicken fingers are halal (NOT the wings)
Location: New Town Edinburgh
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Stack & Still
Other than classic sweet pancakes, Stack & Still also has a range of savoury toppings and some of them are halal. Although personally, I’m rather unsure about how a doner kebab, or peri-peri chicken/chicken tikka, makes an attractive pancake topping. Anyway, their buttermilk pancakes were pretty good so I’ll stick with the sweet ones, but the option is there should you feel adventurous for something savoury!
Halal status: Halal options are marked on the menu
Wingstop Edinburgh
From LA to London, then to Edinburgh, Wingstop’s chicken is fast becoming a fried chicken staple. Our favourite is the Garlic Parmesan Chicken – whether it be in the form of wings, boneless bites, or tenders. Plenty of other sauces, ranging at different spice levels, are available, and they also do some indulgent churros too!
Makani Indian Arab Kitchen
It’s like a melting pot of flavours at Makani Indian Arab Kitchen in Edinburgh. Their menu combines rich Indian spices and aromatic Arabic herbs to create delicious dishes that highlight the best of both worlds. Popular dishes include the Malabar Dum Biryani, Arabic Mandi, Kerala Paal Porotta, Lamb Chops, and more.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Location: Haymarket
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Makiramen
Makiramen has a number of branches across Edinburgh and you’re bound to come across at least one of them in town. It has been confirmed by management that they serve halal chicken across all branches. Though when we were visiting, the staff didn’t seem to know much about halal meats so we decided to play it safe to eat elsewhere instead. Chicken aside, there are also the likes of sushi available on the menu.
Ondine Edinburgh
Whilst they don’t serve halal meats, Ondine is an award-winning seafood specialist restaurant and the staff are knowledgeable in catering to halal dietary requirements. We had an exquisite meal there (which you can read all about here) and I just have to include them in this Edinburgh food guide! The quality of the seafood speaks for itself and the impeccable execution made it an absolute treat to the palate.
Halal status: No halal meats but plenty of seafood options
Deep Sea Fish & Chips
If you’re looking for a 100% halal fish & chips shop, then you can head to Deep Sea Fish & Chips. The downside is that it’s a takeaway shop so you won’t be able to have a nice sit-down meal there.
This is a great resource for finding halal food in Edinburgh! I especially appreciate the inclusion of restaurants with a variety of cuisines. I’m definitely going to try Mosque Kitchen and Laila Brunch & Lunch. Thanks for sharing!”
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Hi Phillip, so glad that you’ve found this useful! I love both of these places when visiting Edinburgh. Do tag/let me know how you find it when you visit!
Why anyone would eat these when Syrian food is available is beyond me but thank you for this detailed list.
Syrian food is great but I’m sure there are many people who may fancy other cuisines and would like to have more options 🙂
can you please tell me where is this syrian food?