☪ Best Halal Spots in New York City
16 halal spots in New York City, scored and ranked for 2026.
🍽️ Open Interactive GuideTop 10 Halal Spots
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Mamoun's Falafel
The original Mamoun's has been slinging falafel on MacDougal Street since 1971, and it's still the best cheap eat in the Village. Crispy, herb-packed falafel in a warm pita for under $5. The shawarma ...
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2
AbuQir Seafood
Astoria Egyptian fish market meets restaurant -- you walk up to the counter, point at the whole fish, shrimp, octopus, or squid you want, tell them grilled, fried, or baked, and they cook it while you...
87
3
Al Badawi
A groundbreaking Palestinian restaurant in Brooklyn Heights from chef Ayat Masoud that puts Palestinian cuisine on the fine-dining map with extraordinary grace. The musakhan is transcendent, the hummu...
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4
Tanoreen
Rawia Bishara's Bay Ridge Palestinian restaurant is one of the most celebrated Middle Eastern restaurants in the five boroughs. The mussakhan is extraordinary — roasted chicken with sumac and onion on...
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5
Hyderabadi Zaiqa
An Eater Award-winning biryani specialist in Midtown East with nearly 30 regional Indian biryanis -- a map on the wall shows where each one originates. The bone-in goat dum biryani is the essential or...
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6
Sahadi's
Century-old Brooklyn Heights Middle Eastern grocery and deli that's been the definitive source for hummus, tabbouleh, and prepared foods since 1895. The falafel is crispy, the baklava is flaky, and th...
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7
Jazba
East Village Pakistani with refined biryani, seekh kebabs, and an impressive cocktail program that blends South Asian spices with modern mixology. The biryani is fragrant and layered. The seekh kebab ...
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8
Ayat
Abdul Elenani's Palestinian restaurant has become one of the most talked-about spots in southern Brooklyn, serving mezze and grilled meats that tell the story of Palestinian home cooking. The musakhan...
85
9
Dera Restaurant
A Jackson Heights staple dishing out hearty Pakistani and South Asian fare that keeps the neighborhood large desi community well-fed and happy. The lamb karahi is the one to order, cooked down in a wo...
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10
Halal Guys
The cart that started it all is at 53rd and 6th, and the line wraps around the block every night for a reason. Chicken and lamb over rice with that white sauce and hot sauce combo — the platonic ideal...
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All 16 Halal Spots in New York City
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King of Falafel & Shawarma
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Gazala's
83
Nish Nush
82
Naya
81
Punjabi Grocery & Deli
80
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