When looking for the best halal restaurants in Scarborough, there is definitely no shortage of options. Given Scarborough's diverse demographic and its growing Muslim population, fantastic halal restaurants can be found scattered all over the city. With a wide range of offerings, from crispy fried chicken sandwiches, platters of barbecue, Caribbean fare and Hakka cuisine -- there is something for everyone.
Here are some of the best halal restaurants in Scarborough.
1846-1848 Lawrence Ave E
Ghadir Meat
This meat market doubles as a popular eatery as they have lineups constantly. They serve some of the best shawarma in the city and dabble in bbq meats and skewers.
351 Pitfield Rd
The Roti Hut
A Scarborough institution, The Roti Hut has been serving halal Caribbean eats for the better part of 35 years and is still going strong.
2058 Ellesmere Rd
Hakka Legend - Ellesmere
Hakka Legend is one of the more popular Hakka Chinese restaurants in the city, with a few locations on the east end. They have massive portions for cheap prices. Their lunch specials are an absolute steal.
4053 Sheppard Ave E
Rowdy Bird Juicy Chicken - Scarborough
One of the newest spots on this list is this fried chicken joint that already has massive lineups seemingly every day. They offer pressure-fried halal chicken in wings, sandwiches or buckets.
4466 Sheppard Ave E #101
Gourmet Malaysia
This popular Scarborough joint has been serving some of the best Malay, Singaporean and Indonesian dishes for years. Be sure to try their roti cannai, stingray sambal and curries for the whole experience.
This amazing Pakistani restaurant offers traditional Lahori karahis (massive pots of food) and bbq in the city.
1867 Lawrence Ave E
Nasib's
Nasib's is another small shawarma joint that is popular around lunchtime. Expect large portion sizes and don't forget to add some of their signature hot sauce as well.
2307 Markham Rd
Kandahar Kabab - Scarborough
One of the most popular spots in Scarborough is at Kandahar, where you can get bountiful plates of rice topped with juicy kebabs like their chicken and veal.
789 Warden Ave
Scotty Bons - Scarborough
This halal Caribbean spot offers fully customizable meals centred around proteins and your choice of roti, rice or sandwiches.
1085 Bellamy Rd N #4
The Avenue Restaurant And Lounge
This hidden spot on Bellamy Rd holds some of the best Caribbean Chinese cuisine in the area. They have a nice blend of fare that includes jerk chicken, lo mein and their famous pepper shrimp.
1823 Lawrence Ave E
Shawarma Empire
Arguably one of the best shawarma places in the entire city and it shows! Lineups during lunch are expected because of the quality of the food and the insanely cheap prices.
1515 Birchmount Rd #6
Kroran Uyghur Cuisine
This restaurant is one of the few authentic Uighur restaurants in the city. Be sure to look out for popular dishes like their shish kebab, lamb polu and dapanji.
This local chain has spread all over the GTA but had humble beginnings in the city. They serve some of the best kebab platters in town.
1920 Ellesmere Rd
Federick Restaurant
One of the best Hakka spots can be found in this small strip plaza restaurant serving spicy dishes like chili chicken, Manchurian chicken and chicken pakora.
2010 Lawrence Ave E
Sahan Restaurant
Sahan Restaurant is one of the few spots in the city where you can get fantastic Somalian eats. Their most popular dishes are their goat ribs and chicken legs. Don't forget about the mango juice.
51 Lebovic Ave
The Burger Alley
This aptly named burger spot focuses on a burger menu centred around crazy creations and halal offerings.
5631 Steeles Ave E #5
SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli
Quite possibly the best smoked meat in the city can be found at this small joint in North Scarborough. The owner worked for years at Schwartz's in Montreal and brought the same recipe over.
1960 Lawrence Ave E
Rose's Halal Kitchen
This small Caribbean joint specializes in serving halal Caribbean fare with a focus on jerk chicken and patties.
371 Old Kingston Rd Unit 12
Northern Smokes
This Southern BBQ joint offers up hand-slaughtered high-grade meats in the form of brisket, ribs and chicken. Be sure to have extra napkins handy when visiting.
128 Shorting Rd
The Holy Grill
This food truck has a cult following and offers some of the best fried chicken sandwiches in the city. Their Nashville hot comes in different levels and has people lining up from all over just for a taste.
When looking for the best halal restaurants in Scarborough, there is definitely no shortage of options. Given Scarborough's diverse demographic and its growing Muslim population, fantastic halal restaurants can be found scattered all over the city. With a wide range of offerings, from crispy fried chicken sandwiches, platters of barbecue, Caribbean fare and Hakka cuisine -- there is something for everyone.
Here are some of the best halal restaurants in Scarborough.
1846-1848 Lawrence Ave E
Ghadir Meat
This meat market doubles as a popular eatery as they have lineups constantly. They serve some of the best shawarma in the city and dabble in bbq meats and skewers.
351 Pitfield Rd
The Roti Hut
A Scarborough institution, The Roti Hut has been serving halal Caribbean eats for the better part of 35 years and is still going strong.
2058 Ellesmere Rd
Hakka Legend - Ellesmere
Hakka Legend is one of the more popular Hakka Chinese restaurants in the city, with a few locations on the east end. They have massive portions for cheap prices. Their lunch specials are an absolute steal.
4053 Sheppard Ave E
Rowdy Bird Juicy Chicken - Scarborough
One of the newest spots on this list is this fried chicken joint that already has massive lineups seemingly every day. They offer pressure-fried halal chicken in wings, sandwiches or buckets.
4466 Sheppard Ave E #101
Gourmet Malaysia
This popular Scarborough joint has been serving some of the best Malay, Singaporean and Indonesian dishes for years. Be sure to try their roti cannai, stingray sambal and curries for the whole experience.
Karahi Boys - Scarborough
This amazing Pakistani restaurant offers traditional Lahori karahis (massive pots of food) and bbq in the city.
1867 Lawrence Ave E
Nasib's
Nasib's is another small shawarma joint that is popular around lunchtime. Expect large portion sizes and don't forget to add some of their signature hot sauce as well.
2307 Markham Rd
Kandahar Kabab - Scarborough
One of the most popular spots in Scarborough is at Kandahar, where you can get bountiful plates of rice topped with juicy kebabs like their chicken and veal.
789 Warden Ave
Scotty Bons - Scarborough
This halal Caribbean spot offers fully customizable meals centred around proteins and your choice of roti, rice or sandwiches.
1085 Bellamy Rd N #4
The Avenue Restaurant And Lounge
This hidden spot on Bellamy Rd holds some of the best Caribbean Chinese cuisine in the area. They have a nice blend of fare that includes jerk chicken, lo mein and their famous pepper shrimp.
1823 Lawrence Ave E
Shawarma Empire
Arguably one of the best shawarma places in the entire city and it shows! Lineups during lunch are expected because of the quality of the food and the insanely cheap prices.
1515 Birchmount Rd #6
Kroran Uyghur Cuisine
This restaurant is one of the few authentic Uighur restaurants in the city. Be sure to look out for popular dishes like their shish kebab, lamb polu and dapanji.
Naan and Kabob - Scarborough
This local chain has spread all over the GTA but had humble beginnings in the city. They serve some of the best kebab platters in town.
1920 Ellesmere Rd
Federick Restaurant
One of the best Hakka spots can be found in this small strip plaza restaurant serving spicy dishes like chili chicken, Manchurian chicken and chicken pakora.
2010 Lawrence Ave E
Sahan Restaurant
Sahan Restaurant is one of the few spots in the city where you can get fantastic Somalian eats. Their most popular dishes are their goat ribs and chicken legs. Don't forget about the mango juice.
51 Lebovic Ave
The Burger Alley
This aptly named burger spot focuses on a burger menu centred around crazy creations and halal offerings.
5631 Steeles Ave E #5
SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli
Quite possibly the best smoked meat in the city can be found at this small joint in North Scarborough. The owner worked for years at Schwartz's in Montreal and brought the same recipe over.
1960 Lawrence Ave E
Rose's Halal Kitchen
This small Caribbean joint specializes in serving halal Caribbean fare with a focus on jerk chicken and patties.
371 Old Kingston Rd Unit 12
Northern Smokes
This Southern BBQ joint offers up hand-slaughtered high-grade meats in the form of brisket, ribs and chicken. Be sure to have extra napkins handy when visiting.
128 Shorting Rd
The Holy Grill
This food truck has a cult following and offers some of the best fried chicken sandwiches in the city. Their Nashville hot comes in different levels and has people lining up from all over just for a taste.
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