No need to compromise when you visit Bangkok. Thailand has a lot of food options, including halal culinary experiences for our Muslim friends.
When people think of halal food in Bangkok, they may think that the options are very limiting. Sure, there’s a whole process behind it. You can’t just cut out pork from the menu and call it halal. These places in Bangkok have proven that halal doesn’t mean you have to compromise your choices. From Thai to Japanese, here are the best places where you can eat halal in Bangkok.
Where to find the best halal food in Bangkok
Fat Lamb Bkk
Wed-Thu, 5-10pm; Fri-Sun, 12-10pm
Fat Lamb offers diners Mediterranean delicacies with an American twist. An acclaimed ‘Lambassador,’ chef Yakup takes great care in delivering his dishes to each table, with prices reasonable and large portions to share.
Order the hummus to start, perhaps some baba ghanoush, then see if the kebabs pique your interest. Don’t forget to get the lamb shank—you’re ordering from the Lambassador after all – and it’s served with mash potatoes made using three butters.
You can find more information at Fat Lamb Bkk or book on Chope. 15, Seri 5 Alley, Suan Luang, Bangkok.
Al Saray
11.30am-10.30pm
When it comes to the right seasonings, Al Saray does not disappoint. They serve up hearty Indian and Lebanese cuisine that is not only packed full of flavour, but also prepared strictly according to halal standards. Highlights include the King Fish Biryani, mixed grilled platter with some naan, and the Lebanese beef stew. Make sure you order the coffee afterwards, as it comes packed with aroma.
You can find more information at Al Saray. 60 2 Soi Si Lom 2, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Khet Bang Rak, Bangkok.
Jirakaan Restaurant
Open daily, 11am-10.30pm
120+ dishes that are halal are being offered at Jirakaan right now. Taste the historic Thai cuisine straight out of old cookbooks, to which many of the recipes are almost lost to time. Does pineapple wrap with beef sound interesting? Or perhaps some boiled egg with tamarind sauce—a palace recipe? They have all of those and more, equipped with a team of attentive staff to guide you through their selections.
You can find more information at Jirakaan Restaurant, or book on HungryHub. 76 Sukhumvit 51 Alley, Klongton Nue, Watthana, Bangkok.
Aladin Sushi & Cafe
Open daily, 4-10pm on weekdays; 11am-9pm on weekends
Take a ride in your travelling shoes as Aladin Sushi & Cafe is taking you on a culinary carpet ride in Bangkok, all halal. They have a wide array of sushi and sashimi on offer, but where they shine the most is undoubtedly the Kansai-style sukiyaki, offering quality ingredients and premium cuts available in an all-you-can-eat style.
You can find more information at Aladin Sushi & Cafe. Pracha Uthit Rd, Samsen Nok, Huai Khwang, Bangkok.
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Busaba Halal
Thu-Sun, 12-4pm
Seeing how diverse the variety of cuisines in Bangkok is, it’s not very surprising to see such a thing as a halal roasted duck. Busaba is one of the few places that serves exactly that, along with great fried appetisers and organic coffee. It’s a great chance for Muslims to try the delicacy that is the roasted duck. Order it with rice or on top of egg noodles.
You can find more information at Busaba Halal. 151, 4 Thanon Nakhon Chaisi Rd, Thanon Nakhon Chai Si, Dusit District, Bangkok.
Al-Hussain Restaurant
Open daily, 10am-3am
In business since 1996, Al-Hussain makes one of the best shawarmas in town. They’re an Indian-Bangladeshi establishment with a menu filled with delicacies with authentic flavours. The beef curry with potatoes, kebabs, and hummus—what you order is exactly what you get. Be sure to grab the Arabic milk tea from the stand while you’re there.
You can find more information at Al-Hussain Restaurant. Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok.
AYA Japanese Halal Restaurant
Open daily, 11am-9pm
Yes, you read that right: a Japanese halal restaurant. Head over to Aya for the freshest picks of the day, or a filling bowl of udon. All your Japanese favourites are available, and they all taste great. Be sure to leave some room for desserts—their sweet buns are the perfect end to any meal.
You can find more information at AYA Japanese Halal Restaurant. 686 A10 Phatanakarn 38, Suan Luang, Bangkok.
Sintorn Steakhouse
Mon-Thu, 10am-10pm; Fri-Sun, 10am-10.30pm
Sinthorn is a favourite among Muslim locals. It’s almost always packed with people and offers amazing steaks and many international selections in their indoor area. Outdoors, they have a famous mookrata buffet which is all-you-can-eat for only THB 300 (HKD 65). Vegetables, beef slices, sides — everything halal food-related you might need in Bangkok, they have.
You can find more information at Sintorn Steakhouse. 263 1 Srinagarindra Rd, Hua Mak, Bang Kapi District, Bangkok.
Ninut Khanom Jeen
Ninut brings in her own recipes from Chiang Rai, spiced and cooked to perfection as she serves up amazing halal renditions of your favourite Northern Thai dishes, including khanom jeen with slices of local beef, chicken drumstick khao soi, beef larb, and more. Plus, they don’t hold back when it comes to ingredients, so it’ll be worth the trip going to Rama 9.
You can find more information at Ninut Khanom Jeen. 22 Motorway 7 Alley, Lane 2-1, Thap Chang, Saphan Sung, Bangkok.
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