Compared to Singapore and Malaysia, Hong Kong is often overlooked as a Muslim-friendly travel destination. There’s always been a small Muslim community in Hong Kong for many years, mainly made up of South Asians, but it’s only rather recently that there is a growing demand for halal food. From longstanding classics to new, snazzy harbourfront fine-dining, we’ve put together a list of the best Hong Kong halal food dining options in this article.
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Where to Find Halal Food in Hong Kong
- Islam Food
- Wu Zhi Jian Beef Noodles
- Islamic Centre Canteen
- Lady 13 Kitchen (Tsim Sha Tsui only)
- Wai Kee Halal Roast Duck
- Groundswell
- Chrisly Cafe / Capital Cafe
- Himalaya Restaurant
- Marouf & Puffbake
- Cuisine Cuisine at The Mira Hotel
- Chinesology
- Shun's Milk Tea (*temporarily closed)
- Mr BBQ Hong Kong
- Ba Yi
- Flaming Frango
- Mamtom
- PASTEAKO
- BKK Thai Street Food
- Toast Box (Jordan branch only)
- Saffron
- Sumac
- La Vache Steak Entrecote
- Aladin Mess
- New Punjab Club
- Bushra
- Pakeeza
- Priyo Shaad
- Gaylord Indian Restaurant & Bar
- Chutney Tandoor House
- Zai Lan Zhou Beef Noodles
- KFC (selected branches)
- Baba Jees
- Cheeky Buns
- Riverview Cafe Disneyland
- Hong Kong Ocean Park Halal Food
- Kimchi Korean Fusion
- Other halal food & restaurants in Hong Kong
Islam Food
This is my number one halal restaurant in Hong Kong. Islam Food in Kowloon City has been a longstanding local gem since the 1950s, and it continues to be an incredibly popular spot today. Their signature Juicy Beef Patties are to die for, and they make a mean Lamb Curry. Nearby sights include the Kowloon Walled City Park and Kai Tak Mall.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Sung Wong Toi
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Wu Zhi Jian Beef Noodles
Located on the busy Hennessy Road in Wan Chai is this absolute food gem called Wu Zhi Jian Beef Noodles. They specialise in halal Lanzhou-style Beef Noodles, featuring freshly hand-pulled noodles that are cooked to the perfect al dente texture, served in a clean, warming broth. We loved the beef noodle soup, but the biggest highlight was the Cumin Lamb Skewers, which were so good we immediately ordered two more portions! The steamed dumplings were good too, and all in all, it’s a fantastic and affordable halal restaurant in Hong Kong.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest station: Wan Chai (exit A4)
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Islamic Centre Canteen
This is the only halal Cantonese dim sum restaurant in Hong Kong. Islamic Centre Canteen is located on the 5th floor of the masjid and serves traditional Cantonese cuisine, including dim sum for lunch hours. You will be given a card for your table, which you bring to the counter to order your dim sums. I’d also recommend looking at their à la carte menu and ordering the Wonton Noodle Soup plus other dishes!
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Causeway Bay (exit A)
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Lady 13 Kitchen (Tsim Sha Tsui only)
This popular local restaurant is now halal-certified at their Tsim Sha Tsui branch. Lady 13 Kitchen grabbed headlines with their signature Crab Roe Noodles and Noodle Soups, as well as innovative dishes like Foie Gras Rice Bowl, etc.
Halal status: Halal menu available at Tsim Sha Tsui branch only
Nearest station: Tsim Sha Tsui (exit A2)
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Wai Kee Halal Roast Duck
Located in the Bowington Road Market Cooked Food Centre, Wai Kee isn’t a place you’d normally look for as a dining option unless you’re a local. But it’s well worth visiting as their halal roast duck, served with a side of sweet plum sauce, is fantastic!
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Causeway Bay (exit A)
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Groundswell
Located in the snazzy Airside mall, Groundswell is not just your regular restaurant, but it’s an indoor surfing venue with an on-site restaurant serving modernised Thai cuisine. From papaya salad to chicken satays to beef short rib massaman curry, Groundswell is well worth a visit.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Kai Tak (exit C)
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Chrisly Cafe / Capital Cafe
Chrisly Cafe is probably the closest to a halal-friendly Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng (traditional cafe) you can find. With a Muslim co-owner, Chrisly Cafe has a fully halal bakery section for a taste of traditional Cantonese bakes (e.g. egg tarts, pineapple buns, mooncakes, etc.), perfect to go with a cup of HK-style milk tea, coffee, or yin yang (blend of both milk tea and coffee). Whilst the main cafe menu doesn’t serve halal meats, their signature scrambled egg toast is so delightful that you won’t bat an eye over the meat dishes.
Himalaya Restaurant
Himalaya Restaurant is a long-standing halal Nepalese & Indian restaurant in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Their Momos are an absolute star, and they do delicious meat grills too. Additionally, they also do weekend buffets, which are popular amongst locals.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Wan Chai (exit D)
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Marouf & Puffbake
Think Halloumi & Za’atar Croissants and Pistachio Sourdough Egg Tarts, Puffbake is a delectable Muslim-owned bakery specialising in incredible & innovative pastries and handcrafted breads. For coffee lovers, you don’t want to miss out on their specialty Marouf Coffee from Jordan, featuring a blend of rich flavours and cultural heritage like no other.
Halal status: Everything is halal
Nearest MTR station: Tsim Sha Tsui (exit A2)
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Cuisine Cuisine at The Mira Hotel
The Mira Hotel is a Muslim-friendly hotel in Hong Kong, located in the bustling Tsim Sha Tsui area, with a 5-star Crescent rating. Its on-site, Michelin-recommended Cantonese restaurant, Cuisine Cuisine offers halal options when requested 48 hours in advance.
Halal status: Halal meats available request 48 hours in advance
Nearest MTR station: Tsim Sha Tsui (exit B1)
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Chinesology
If you are looking to splurge, Chinesology is a highly regarded, innovative modern Chinese fine-dining restaurant that’s worth a visit. Lavish decor and interiors aside, the restaurant also features enviable views of Victoria Harbour. They are the first fine-dining establishments to start serving a halal menu (to request 24 hours in advance), and it features a range of their signature dishes, including Caramelised Crispy Lotus Roots, Smoked Chicken with Osmanthus & Oolong, Roast Beef Char Siu, etc.
Halal status: Separate halal menu can be requested 24 hours in advance
Nearest MTR station: Central
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Shun’s Milk Tea (*temporarily closed)
Shun’s Milk Tea is a hole-in-the-wall halal-certified cha chaan teng. You can find a range of Cantonese classic dishes, including Ginger Scallion Oil Chicken Thighs with rice or noodles, Western Fried Rice, HK-style Ovaltine French Toast, etc. And of course, HK-style Milk Tea and Yin Yang.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Sham Shui Po
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Mr BBQ Hong Kong
This is probably the only halal Korean barbecue available in Hong Kong at the moment. Mr BBQ offers a fusion of desi and Korean food at its restaurant. They do all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue buffet, as well as a range of desi snacks and desi breakfast buffet.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Tsim Sha Tsui (exit D)
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Ba Yi
Ba Yi is a cosy halal neighbourhood restaurant specialising in Xinjiang cuisine, serving only lamb, chicken, and a handful of vegetable dishes. Their popular dishes include traditional stewed lamb, lamb skewers, roasted lamb leg, “big plate chicken”, and a range of noodle dishes.
But if you have the opportunity, we highly recommend checking out Shenzhen’s Xinjiang restaurants.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Sai Ying Pun
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Flaming Frango
Missing Nandos? Then get your Peri-Peri Chicken fix at Flaming Frango, a Portuguese chicken restaurant nestled in the hilly Soho area. The flame-grilled peri-peri chicken is no doubt their bestseller, and they also do chicken burgers & pasta.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Central
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Mamtom
Slurping a hearty bowl of noodles in front of Hong Kong’s iconic Victoria Harbour is totally the vibe to go after. Mamtom is a harbourfront restaurant serving a variety of halal Southeast Asian cuisines. Whether it’s Malaysian Laksa, Burmese Khao Soi, or Vietnamese Pho Bo Wagyu, expect vibrant & comforting flavours that’d wow your taste buds.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: East Tsim Sha Tsui (exit P1)
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PASTEAKO
Pasta and steak, you say? Yes, please! Pasteako is an Italian restaurant located at PMQ that specialises in free-flow, fresh handmade pasta and 21-day dry-aged steaks. For desserts, they make a delightful homamde tiramisu!
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Sheung Wan (exit A2)
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BKK Thai Street Food
BKK is another halal restaurant at PMQ that specialises in the vibrant flavours of Thai street food. They are known for their delicious Chargrilled Wagyu Beef Skewers, Tom Yum Soup, Massaman Beef Short Rib Curry, etc. Don’t forget to finish your meal with a classic Mango Sticky Rice and/or Coconut Ice Cream for desserts!
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Sheung Wan (exit A2)
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Toast Box (Jordan branch only)
It’s not hard to come across Malaysian/Singaporean food in Hong Kong, but not many are halal. If you’re craving a laksa, then check out the beloved Singaporean café chain Toast Box at their Jordan branch, which is halal-certified.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Jordan (exit A or C1)
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Saffron
Fancy Persian food? Then Saffron Restaurant is the place for you. They are the first ever Persian restaurant in Hong Kong, owned and run by Iranians. You can find them nestled in the hilly Soho area, with cosy & charming interiors, and of course, hearty & delicious food.
P.S. Saffron has also opened a new branch at the Hong Kong Airport Arrival Hall.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Central
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Sumac
Tucked in a corner near Tai Kwun in Central, Sumac is an award-winning halal Lebanese & Mediterranean restaurant that many consider a hidden gem in Hong Kong. You can enjoy a wide variety of mezzes and grilled dishes there, served with warm pitta bread. Make sure you save some stomach space for their delicious kunafa for dessert!
Sumac also has a restaurant in Beijing, China.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Central
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La Vache Steak Entrecote
There’s only one set menu at La Vache. Everyone gets served a walnut salad, followed by an entrecote steak with refillable fries, and finished with dessert. It’s the perfect place for a Parisian le entrecote experience, at a reasonable price.
Aladin Mess
Hopefully, you won’t miss out on the big sign as you come out of Hong Kong’s Times Square in Causeway Bay. Aladin Mess is a long-standing halal Indian/Pakistani restaurant tucked upstairs along the busy streets of Causeway Bay. The Chicken Tikka is their most popular dish, and they make lovely curries too.
P.S. You’ll find the staircase to the entrance on Russell Street.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Causeway Bay (exit A)
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New Punjab Club
New Punjab Club is a 1-Michelin-starred modern Indian restaurant in Hong Kong that aims to bring “swagger back to Punjabi cuisine in a bold, regal, and unapologetic setting”. Chef Palash Mitra takes his experience from the likes of Gymkhana, The Cinnamon Club, etc. and led New Punjab Club to be the first Punjabi restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin star, and have maintained so for consecutive years. Standout dishes include the Masalewali Chaanp (Tandoori Lamb Chops), Oxtail Pulao, Amritsari Courgette Blossom, and so on.
Halal status: Chicken & lamb are halal
Nearest MTR station: Central (exit D1)
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Bushra
Bushra is a halal-friendly waterfront restaurant by the Tsim Sha Tsui harbour where “authentic Middle Eastern cuisine meets lively Beirut lounge-club vibes”. You can find a range of Middle Eastern and North African dishes on its menu, including the likes of Arabic Lamb Shank, Moroccan Tagine, Lebanese grills, etc.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Tsim Sha Tsui / East Tsim Sha Tsui
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Pakeeza
It’s not a pretty building, but Pakeeza is a lovely halal Pakistani food gem that is not to be missed. Whether you get their “Pakistani Omasake” or “3 Dish Curry Tray Set”, you get unlimited refillable curries, along with their signature mango lassi, curry corn soup, and chai included as well. It’s great value for money, and the food’s very homely and delicious.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Tsim Sha Tsui (exit C2)
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Priyo Shaad
Priyo Shaad is Hong Kong’s first proper Bangladeshi restaurant, well-known for its slow-cooked beef bhuna and Bangladeshi street food platter. Find them at the mid-levels near Sheung Wan, just off Hollywood Road.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Sheung Wan (exit A2)
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Gaylord Indian Restaurant & Bar
Gaylord is the oldest Indian restaurant in Hong Kong since 1972 and is an iconic name that has served plenty of famous and influential people. Lovely food aside, they also have live Indian music every night.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Tsim Sha Tsui (exit E)
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Chutney Tandoor House
Chutney Tandoor House is a halal-certified modern Indian restaurant in Central specialising in North Indian cuisine. They are known for their signature Butter Chicken, Mixed Tandoori Platter, as well as some more innovative dishes such as Tandoori Octopus, Shrimp Kachumber Salad, etc.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Central (exit D2)
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Zai Lan Zhou Beef Noodles
Located at the food court on the 8th floor of Dragon Centre in Sham Shui Po is Zai Lan Zhou Beef Noodles. The stall specialises in halal Lanzshou-style Beef Noodles, featuring fresh beef and hand-pulled noodles served in a hearty broth at your choice of spice level.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Sham Shui Po (exit C1)
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KFC (selected branches)
Hong Kong’s KFC just hits differently, and selected branches of the global fried chicken franchise are halal. It’s more than just fried chicken, but Hong Kong’s KFC also does amazing roast chicken, rice bowls, and custard tarts. Halal branches include Tsim Sha Tsui, Stanley Plaza, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, and even residential areas like South Horizons, Chai Wan, etc. Just look out for the halal signs!
Baba Jees
Chungking Mansions is where you’d find a large community of Pakistanis & Indians in Hong Kong, and it’s no surprise that you’ll find some amazing halal desi food there. We discovered Baba Jees, a small Pakistani eatery tucked at the back of the building that makes some amazing and homely dishes. The tandoori chicken was a highlight for us, and they also offer weekly special dishes every Jummah.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Tsim Sha Tsui (exit E)
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Cheeky Buns
When those burger cravings hit, go check out Cheeky Buns in Central. It’s located in the hilly parts, which you can hop on the iconic Central-Mid Levels Escalator to give you a little lift.
P.S. After your burger fix, head across the street to pick up a cup of the best Hong Kong-style Milk Tea at the famous Lan Fong Yuen!
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Central
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Riverview Cafe Disneyland
Hong Kong is currently the only Disneyland globally that serves halal food. Complete your magical day at Disneyland with a hearty meal at the halal-friendly Riverview Cafe. It is an open air restaurant that serves Southeast Asian cuisine, with view of the Rivers of Adventure section of the iconic theme park.
should you be planning to stay overnight, the two Disneyland hotels also have halal-friendly on-site restaurants.
Hong Kong Ocean Park Halal Food
Ocean Park is an iconic animal theme park in Hong Kong and it’s got plenty of halal food options there. Several kiosks dotted around the theme park are halal, offering food options such as satay skewers, hot dogs, etc. For sit down restaurants, the Horizon Grill and Cafe Ocean are both halal certified. The latter is located inside the Marine World with front row views of the giant aquarium.
Kimchi Korean Fusion
As the first halal Korean restaurant in Hong Kong, Kimchi Korean Fusion has a loyal stream of customers from the local Muslim community. Their Seafood Pancake is a particularly popular pick, as well as Shin Ramen, Kimchi stew with Chicken & Noodles, etc. You also get complimentary kimchi & tea for your meal.
Halal status: All meats served are halal
Nearest MTR station: Tsim Sha Tsui (exit B2)
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Other halal food & restaurants in Hong Kong
- Popeyes (Mongkok) – fast food fried chicken
- Pandan Leaf (Causeway Bay) – Indonesian food
- Warung Malang (Causeway Bay) – Indonesian food
- Yaqut Lanzhou Hand-pulled Beef Noodles (Tin Hau) – Chinese noodles
- MP Curry House (Wan Chai) – Middle Eastern
- My Kitchen Halal Tibetan Fast Food (Yau Ma Tei) – Tibetan
- Maison du Mezze (Lantau Island) – Lebanese
- Shahrazad Lebanese Restaurant (Central) – Lebanese
- 1453 Ottoman Mediterranean Turkish Restaurant (Mong Kok) – Turkish
- Zaitun (Austin) – Middle Eastern cuisine
- SHADI Burger (Song Wong Toi) – burger
- CrispiBun (Tsim Sha Tsui) – burger & fried chicken
- Makan Makan (Tseung Kwan O) – Southeast Asian cuisine
- The Hunter (Tiu Keng Leng) – Mediterranean
- Bombay Dreams (Central) – Indian
- Ziafat Arabic Restaurant (Tsim Sha Tsui) – Middle Eastern cuisine
- Ebeneezer (various) – Turkish Kebab
- Tandoori Junction (Causeway Bay) – Indian
- Moti Palace Indian Restaurant (Tsim Sha Tsui) – Indian
