Dining
The 5 Best Halal Restaurants in London
From fine-dining rooms to the city's great grills: where to eat well and halal in London.
In short: our top picks are Tayyabs, Lahore Kebab House and Berenjak. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
London eats halal as well as any city in the West, and the range runs from white-tablecloth dining rooms to charcoal grills that have fed their neighbourhoods for decades. These are the halal restaurants worth the trip, chosen on the cooking first and the convenience second.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tayyabs | Whitechapel | ££ |
| Lahore Kebab House | Whitechapel | ££ |
| Berenjak | Soho | ££ |
| Dishoom | Shoreditch | ££ |
| Hankies | Marble Arch | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
Tayyabs
Why we pick itA Whitechapel institution; the sizzling lamb chops and the queue are both legendary.
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Lahore Kebab House
Why we pick itDecades-old, BYO and brilliant; the seekh kebabs and karahi are the order.
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Berenjak
Why we pick itA buzzy take on a Tehran kebab house; charcoal-grilled meats and fresh-baked flatbread.
Worth knowingA tight room of close tables and low stools with noise bouncing off hard surfaces, no bookings for most seats, and a wait standard on weekend evenings.
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Dishoom
Why we pick itThe Bombay-cafe favourite; check the branch, but the bacon naan and black daal rarely miss.
Worth knowingNo reservations for smaller groups, so expect a queue, and it gets frantic enough at peak times to undercut the leisurely cafe atmosphere.
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Hankies
Why we pick itNorth Indian roti wraps and small plates; lively, affordable and well run.
Before you book
Confirm the halal status directly when you book, as it can vary by branch and by menu. Go with a group to the grills so you can order across the table. And ask what the kitchen is known for; at the best places there is usually one dish people come back for.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Tayyabs is our editor's choice: A Whitechapel institution; the sizzling lamb chops and the queue are both legendary. Tayyabs, Lahore Kebab House and Berenjak lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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