Are NYC halal food carts as good as restaurants?

NYC's halal food carts, particularly the famous Halal Guys cart in Midtown, are iconic and well-regarded. This directory focuses on brick-and-mortar halal restaurants across all five boroughs.

What cuisines are commonly available at halal NYC restaurants?

Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian, Middle Eastern, Yemeni, and West African cuisines dominate NYC's halal restaurant scene, though halal versions of American, Caribbean, and other cuisines are also available.

How do I verify if a restaurant is genuinely halal certified?

Look for halal certification certificates displayed in the restaurant window, or ask the restaurant directly about their halal sourcing. This directory tags restaurants that self-identify or are certified as halal.

Are there halal restaurants in Manhattan?

Yes — Manhattan has a strong selection of halal restaurants, particularly in Midtown, the Upper West Side, and Harlem.

🕌 Halal Restaurants in NYC

🔄 Data from NYC DOHMH. Updated April 2026.76 active restaurants.

What is Halal?

Halal restaurants serve food prepared according to Islamic dietary law, which prohibits pork and requires that meat be slaughtered in a specific way. Restaurants tagged halal in this directory are either halal-certified or explicitly advertise as halal.

New York City has one of the largest and most diverse halal dining scenes in the United States, reflecting the city's large and culturally rich Muslim population. From the iconic halal food carts of Midtown Manhattan to dedicated halal restaurants serving Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Middle Eastern, and West African cuisine across Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx, NYC offers an extraordinary range of halal dining options.

76 restaurants may not sound like a lot for a city this size, but halal spots in NYC tend to be deliberate about what they serve. Quality over quantity.

76 restaurants|5 boroughs|Avg rating: 4.7/5

⭐ Top Rated

Aragvi

Midtown East, Manhattan

🕌 Halal Restaurants in NYC

What is Halal?

Aragvi

Laghman Express

Mira Mediterranean & Hookah Lounge

Shukette

Cozy Cafe

Halal Eats

Yemeni Restaurant

Karahi King Restaurant & Catering

Top Thai 55 Carmine

Barbounia

Halal Bros Grill Rosedale

Al-Basha Restaurant Dine-In Only

Halal Bros Grill Queens Village

Tanoreen

al Badawi

Shuka

Cafe Mogador

Halal Bros Grill Kings Plaza

CAVA

German Doner Kebab

CAVA

ilili NoMad

Yemen Café & Restaurant

Cafe Mogador

Halal Restaurants by Borough

Halal Restaurants in NYC — FAQ