The Muslim population in Toronto is growing rapidly; however, finding halal restaurants can be a challenge for some. Luckily, more and more restaurants are becoming certified halal, and the cuisines range from classic Middle Eastern and Asian fare to burgers and fried chicken.
There are so many excellent halal options across the GTA, so we had to focus on the city core for this specific list. Be sure to keep an eye out for future guides on halal restaurants in surrounding areas.
Here are some of the best halal restaurants in Downtown Toronto.
113 Bond St
Pizza Shab
This Persian pizza joint slings out halal pizza near Yonge and Dundas Square. They do massive cheesy pies topped with anything from Persian sausage and chicken to beef jambon.
235 Queen St E
Chamsine Authentic Halal Cuisine
This little hidden gem may not look like much, but the food is a favourite in the neighbourhood. They run a hot counter that serves up dishes like shawarma, falafel, kabobs and salads.
789 Warden Ave
Scotty Bons - Scarborough
The newest location of this Caribbean favourite is on Bloor and does favourites like jerk chicken, shrimp and goat in various ways. Customize your protein with whatever you like: rice plate, sandwich and roti.
1365 Gerrard St E
Lahore Tikka House
This family-style Pakistani restaurant can be found in Little India. They can't be missed as their brick and mortar resembles a small palace with a beautiful patio and equally beautiful food like tandoori meats and biryanis.
800 Danforth Ave
Mr. Pide
This spot on the Danforth dishes out Turkish-style pizzas. These pides are Turkish bread that are topped with various items like ground meats, veggies, cheese and even dessert ones.
1442 Dundas St W
Sukhothai - Dundas West
This popular Thai restaurant in Toronto serves up delectable Thai classics. The most popular dishes include their khao soi, gaeng kia wan (green curry) and their famous pad thai.
482 Queen St W
Bergham
This halal-certified fast-casual restaurant comes from Montreal and serves up sandwiches and burgers in warm French bread.
79 Kensington Ave
The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles
This tiny hole in the wall has a couple of locations downtown serving halal fried chicken and waffles. Feel free to try their tenders, wings and cauliflower bites as well.
691 Yonge St
Naan and Kabob
What started as a local family business has expanded well across the Toronto area. Serving precisely as the name indicates, they do grilled kabobs, platters and freshly baked naan.
269 Augusta Ave
The Burgernator
This Kensington spot is one of the most popular halal burger joints in the city. They have an extensive menu featuring massive burgers, vegetarian burgers and fantastic poutine too.
222 The Esplanade
Cluck Clucks
If you wanted halal fried chicken and waffles, this is one of the best spots. They have several unique creations like their tacos, sandwiches and waffle cones with fried chicken inside.
409 Spadina Ave
Magical Taste of China
This small Chinatown restaurant specializes in Western Chinese cuisine from Xinjiang. Because the region is mostly Muslim, they have combined the tastes of Middle Eastern and Chinese cuisine for halal dishes like meat skewers, dumplings and stews.
418 College St
Pomegranate Restaurant
Beautiful little Persian restaurant on College Street that serves traditional Iranian dishes. This cozy little spot does rich stews, lamb shanks and massive platters as well.
384 College St
Deepizz Pizzeria
One of the few places in Toronto to get a deep-dish pizza is also certified halal. They have a wide selection of pizzas, calzones and an impressive sides menu, including Mexican corn, wings and cheesy fries.
66 Nassau St Unit 1/2
Ozzy's Burgers
This hole in the wall in Kensington Market makes halal-certified burgers piled high. The beef is ground fresh every day and makes for incredibly juicy burgers.
126 Dundas St E
Kabul Express
This small Afghani restaurant is popular within the local community serving traditional fare like kebabs, chicken keema and fresh oven-baked bread.
251 Augusta Ave
Top Gun Burger
This local burger chain has expanded rapidly through the years, but its Kensington location remains one of the most popular. It is serving massive burger creations as well as chicken sandwiches and cheesesteaks.
563 Yonge St
The Halal Guys
This popular chain from New York made its way to Toronto with widespread buzz. They serve up plates of beef gyro, chicken and falafel with their famous white sauce too.
The Muslim population in Toronto is growing rapidly; however, finding halal restaurants can be a challenge for some. Luckily, more and more restaurants are becoming certified halal, and the cuisines range from classic Middle Eastern and Asian fare to burgers and fried chicken.
There are so many excellent halal options across the GTA, so we had to focus on the city core for this specific list. Be sure to keep an eye out for future guides on halal restaurants in surrounding areas.
Here are some of the best halal restaurants in Downtown Toronto.
113 Bond St
Pizza Shab
This Persian pizza joint slings out halal pizza near Yonge and Dundas Square. They do massive cheesy pies topped with anything from Persian sausage and chicken to beef jambon.
235 Queen St E
Chamsine Authentic Halal Cuisine
This little hidden gem may not look like much, but the food is a favourite in the neighbourhood. They run a hot counter that serves up dishes like shawarma, falafel, kabobs and salads.
789 Warden Ave
Scotty Bons - Scarborough
The newest location of this Caribbean favourite is on Bloor and does favourites like jerk chicken, shrimp and goat in various ways. Customize your protein with whatever you like: rice plate, sandwich and roti.
1365 Gerrard St E
Lahore Tikka House
This family-style Pakistani restaurant can be found in Little India. They can't be missed as their brick and mortar resembles a small palace with a beautiful patio and equally beautiful food like tandoori meats and biryanis.
800 Danforth Ave
Mr. Pide
This spot on the Danforth dishes out Turkish-style pizzas. These pides are Turkish bread that are topped with various items like ground meats, veggies, cheese and even dessert ones.
1442 Dundas St W
Sukhothai - Dundas West
This popular Thai restaurant in Toronto serves up delectable Thai classics. The most popular dishes include their khao soi, gaeng kia wan (green curry) and their famous pad thai.
482 Queen St W
Bergham
This halal-certified fast-casual restaurant comes from Montreal and serves up sandwiches and burgers in warm French bread.
79 Kensington Ave
The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles
This tiny hole in the wall has a couple of locations downtown serving halal fried chicken and waffles. Feel free to try their tenders, wings and cauliflower bites as well.
691 Yonge St
Naan and Kabob
What started as a local family business has expanded well across the Toronto area. Serving precisely as the name indicates, they do grilled kabobs, platters and freshly baked naan.
269 Augusta Ave
The Burgernator
This Kensington spot is one of the most popular halal burger joints in the city. They have an extensive menu featuring massive burgers, vegetarian burgers and fantastic poutine too.
222 The Esplanade
Cluck Clucks
If you wanted halal fried chicken and waffles, this is one of the best spots. They have several unique creations like their tacos, sandwiches and waffle cones with fried chicken inside.
409 Spadina Ave
Magical Taste of China
This small Chinatown restaurant specializes in Western Chinese cuisine from Xinjiang. Because the region is mostly Muslim, they have combined the tastes of Middle Eastern and Chinese cuisine for halal dishes like meat skewers, dumplings and stews.
418 College St
Pomegranate Restaurant
Beautiful little Persian restaurant on College Street that serves traditional Iranian dishes. This cozy little spot does rich stews, lamb shanks and massive platters as well.
384 College St
Deepizz Pizzeria
One of the few places in Toronto to get a deep-dish pizza is also certified halal. They have a wide selection of pizzas, calzones and an impressive sides menu, including Mexican corn, wings and cheesy fries.
66 Nassau St Unit 1/2
Ozzy's Burgers
This hole in the wall in Kensington Market makes halal-certified burgers piled high. The beef is ground fresh every day and makes for incredibly juicy burgers.
126 Dundas St E
Kabul Express
This small Afghani restaurant is popular within the local community serving traditional fare like kebabs, chicken keema and fresh oven-baked bread.
251 Augusta Ave
Top Gun Burger
This local burger chain has expanded rapidly through the years, but its Kensington location remains one of the most popular. It is serving massive burger creations as well as chicken sandwiches and cheesesteaks.
563 Yonge St
The Halal Guys
This popular chain from New York made its way to Toronto with widespread buzz. They serve up plates of beef gyro, chicken and falafel with their famous white sauce too.
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