The Best Halal Restaurants in Sydney for a Flavourful Feast
The foodie city has dietary requirements well and truly covered with some of the best halal restaurants in Sydney.
If you're on the hunt for flavourful feasts that cater to your dietary preferences, you're in for a treat. Sydney's diverse food scene offers a tantalising array of halal options, from cosy cafés to upscale eateries.
Whether you're craving aromatic Middle Eastern spices, succulent grilled meats, or tasty fusion dishes, these city hot spots have you covered.
Discover our guide to the delicious feasts and stylish ambience of the best halal restaurants in Sydney, perfect for foodie enthusiasts.
Volcanos Steakhouse
Izgara
Izgara means grill in Turkish, and this restaurant grills to perfection. Izgara has created a meat-driven menu where protein is cooked on an open grill in the middle of the restaurant.
Complete with chefs from Turkey to ensure authenticity, start with oysters and Hiramasa kingfish with Yarra Valley caviar before moving onto small plates of fried bulghur, lamb mince and citrus cream, kofte and zucchini flowers.
When it comes to grilled dishes, you are spoilt for choice with everything from a yoghurt-based kebab, lamb loin with smoked eggplant to rib-eye or Wagyu.
The 35-seater restaurant has an interior inspired by 60s Turkish cabaret theatres with dimmed lighting, intimate booths, antique mirrors and a chef’s table alongside the grill. This one is easily one of the best halal restaurants in Sydney!
215 Clarence Street, Sydney
Mecca Bah
Taking up residence in the heart of the city on King's Street Wharf, Mecca Bah is a refreshing addition to the city's food scene.
On the menu, you'll find an extensive selection of entrees including sesame-glazed falafel, lamb boreks, crispy rustic cauliflower, and baked zest halloumi.
Looking for something heartier? Look no further than their tagines and stone-baked pizzas. With three tagines to choose from including, Chermoula Vegetable, Sesame & Honey Chicken, and Seared & Spiced Lamb, the hardest decision you'll have to make is which one to try first.
Don't forget to wash it all down with a cocktail or two. Their signature cocktails include the Turkish Delight Martini with pink gin, triple sec, créme de Cacao, cranberry juice and rosewater, and their equally tempting Pineapple Daiquiri.
This is one of the best halal restaurants in Sydney, and it doesn't hurt that it's in a prime waterfront location either!
Shop 5, 32-34 The Promenade, King Street Wharf, Sydney
It's Time For Thai
For some of the best Thai food in Sydney - that also happens to be entirely halal - may we suggest a meal at It's Time For Thai?
This family-run establishment has been dishing up authentic flavours to Sydney locals for 15 years, with regulars frequenting the Kingsford, Haymarket and Newtown locations.
The kitchen serves up Thai dishes not often found in Sydney, with the likes of Ko Mok Gai (Thai-style poached chicken with rice) and freshly made Roti that pairs particularly well with the range of mild and spicy curries on the menu.
Kingsford, Haymarket & Newtown
Open Sesame
We're not sure what the biggest draw card of Open Sesame is. From the prime inner-city location and welcoming staff to the mouth-watering Middle Eastern food and modern space, there is plenty to love about this halal restaurant in Sydney.
The menu is filled with tasty bites from entrees through to desserts, with smaller dishes like a chicken shawarma wrap and hummus dip and large BBQ and Falafel share plates fit for a feast.
The perfect spot for a memorable meal with friends or family, settle in and see for yourself why this establishment has so many glowing reviews!
180 George Street, Sydney
Lal Qila
Indulge in an authentic taste of India at La Qila, a must-visit among Sydney's top halal restaurants. With two locations in the city, Lal Qila serves flavour-packed and locally sourced 100% Halal dishes that showcase the best of Indian and Pakistani cuisine.
Start your feast with crispy pappadums and stuffed samosas, then dive into hearty curries with rice or juicy lamb shanks.
Don't miss their weekday lunch buffet for an extra dose of deliciousness in a cosy dining atmosphere.
30 Lime Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney
351-353 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills
Cairo Takeaway
In Enmore, this corner shop Egyptian eatery offers fresh, authentic, tricked-out takeaway. The signature dish of Cairo Takeaway is taameyya, an Egyptian-style falafel that uses fava beans instead of chickpeas.
Made to order, it’s crunchy and golden on the outside, and crumbly and bright green on the inside, just as it is in owner Hesham El Masry’s hometown of Cairo. There are pita pockets filled with lamb or chicken, plus a loaded vegetarian plate to get your veggie fix.
There's limited seating in the cute courtyard out back, so be sure to call ahead if you're planning on eating in.
81 Enmore Road, Newtown
The Grand Palace
Sydney, Mona Vale & Terrigal
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