How the halal food finder works
The finder searches OpenStreetMap, the free world map that anyone can edit, for places near you that are marked as halal:
- Fully halal: the place is tagged as serving only halal food.
- Halal options: the place is tagged as serving some halal dishes, for example a chain branch with halal chicken.
- "Halal" in name: the business has "halal" in its name, such as many halal butchers and grocers.
It looks within 5 km (about 3 miles) first, and widens the search to 25 km if there are only a few results. Results show the distance, the type of place, cuisine where known, and links for directions, the website and the phone number.
Your location is used only to run the search. It is not stored or sent to us. See our privacy policy.
A halal tag is not a certificate
Map tags are added by members of the public, so a "halal" tag tells you a place is believed to serve halal food. Before you order, check for yourself:
- Look for a certificate on the wall or the website, from a recognised body such as HMC or HFA. Check the date.
- Ask which items are halal. Some places serve halal chicken but non-halal beef or bacon.
- Ask about stunning if it matters to you: HMC does not accept stunned meat, while HFA accepts some forms of stunning. Read HMC vs HFA.
- Check for alcohol and pork on the menu, and whether the same grill or fryer is used.
Our list of 7 questions to ask any restaurant covers this in more detail.
Halal restaurant chains
Many big chains serve halal food in some branches but not others. Check the chain before you go:
| Chain | Halal? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| KFC | Some UK branches; most are not | Is KFC halal? |
| Nando's | Some UK branches serve halal chicken | Is Nando's halal? |
| McDonald's | Not halal in the UK | Is McDonald's halal? |
| Subway | Some UK branches | Is Subway halal? |
| Five Guys | 3 fully halal UK stores; about 30 more serve halal beef | Is Five Guys halal? |
| Domino's | Not described as halal in the UK | Is Domino's halal? |
See every chain we have checked on halal restaurants.
Halal shops near me
Choose Butchers and shops in the finder to see halal butchers, grocers, supermarkets and bakeries near you. Many halal food shops also sell halal-certified frozen meat, sweets and imported groceries; look for a certifier's logo on packaged products.
Halal butchers near me
To find a halal butcher, use the finder above and choose Butchers and shops. When you visit:
- Ask which certification body supplies the meat and whether it is stunned.
- For packed meat, check the oval approval number on the pack with our EST number check, then look for a halal logo.
- Read our halal meat guide for what makes meat halal.
Halal food in the USA, Canada and Australia
The finder works in every country. In the USA and Canada, halal restaurants are common in large cities such as New York, Chicago, Houston, Dearborn, Toronto and Mississauga. In Australia, Sydney and Melbourne have many halal-certified restaurants and butchers. Certification bodies differ by country, so check the logo against the certification bodies we list.
Nothing found near you?
- Try a nearby larger town or a postcode district (for example "B11" or "BD3").
- Supermarkets sell halal meat and halal-certified products in many areas. See our supermarket guides.
- Find the nearest mosque: local mosques usually know the halal shops and restaurants nearby. Use mosque near me.
- Add a missing place to OpenStreetMap with the tag
diet:halal=yes(some halal dishes) ordiet:halal=only(fully halal), and it will appear here.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find halal food near me?
Tap "Find halal food near me" above and allow location access, or type your town, city or postcode. The finder lists halal restaurants, takeaways, cafes and butchers nearby, with a map and directions.
Is the halal food finder free?
Yes. It is free, needs no account and works on phones and computers.
Does it work outside the UK?
Yes. The finder uses OpenStreetMap, so it works in the USA, Canada, Australia, Europe and every other country.
Are all the restaurants listed halal-certified?
Not necessarily. Places are listed because they are marked as halal on OpenStreetMap. Always check for a current certificate and ask which items are halal.
How do I find a halal butcher near me?
Use the finder and choose "Butchers and shops". Ask the butcher which body certifies their meat and whether it is stunned.
Why is a halal restaurant I know missing?
The finder only shows places that are marked as halal on OpenStreetMap. You can add it yourself for free, and it will appear in the finder.