Top Halal-Friendly Restaurants in Hong Kong
Finding Halal-friendly food in Hong Kong has never been easier, and today’s dining scene proves that Halal certainly doesn’t mean limiting yourself to curry alone.
From hand-pulled Lanzhou noodles and Central Asian feasts to Indonesian comfort food and longstanding Indian favorites, Halal options now span a wide range of cuisines across the city.
With over 100 Halal-certified and Halal-friendly restaurants to choose from, the options can feel overwhelming. To help, we’ve rounded up some of the best spots to know right now.
During Ramadan, many restaurants will be serving festive menus and special iftar offerings to celebrate the season. Whether you’re planning a family iftar or a casual post-fast dinner with friends, Hong Kong’s Halal dining scene has something delicious to offer year-round.
Wai Kee Halal Restaurant
Tucked upstairs in the Bowrington Road Market Cooked Food Centre, Wai Kee Halal Restaurant is one of Hong Kong’s oldestHalal institutions — a true culinary gem with local street cred. Current owner Osman Wong Kar-yi shares that it began as a humble street stall back in 1946, long before the high rises of Times Square transformed the neighbourhood skyline.
Noticing that many Muslim families preferred dinner at home, his grandfather focused on lunch service — a tradition that continues today, with takeaway available from 5 PM. One of the city’s few Chinese Halal spots, the family is Han Chinese with Muslim roots tracing back generations.
Their top seller is the succulent, crispy Hong Kong Roast Duck (from HK$47) and Soy Sauce Chicken with Rice (from HK$45), served with sweet plum sauce.
Curries are available from 11 AM (don’t miss the fall-off-the-bone Mutton Curry), with duck served from 12 PM. Round things out with simmered turnip, pomelo peel with dried shrimp roe, or fresh seasonal greens from the à la carte menu.
Location: Wai Kee Halal Restaurant, 23 Bowrington Rd, Bowrington, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Operating Hours: Mondays to Saturdays, from 11 AM to 6 PM. Closed on Sundays.
Cooking Lobo
If you’re craving proper home-style Indonesian cooking, look no further than Cooking Lobo in Wan Chai. Spread across cosy upstairs and downstairs seating, it’s frequently packed with Indonesian diners (always a reassuring sign). A strong favorite is the Iga Bakar Ndower, which is dominated by a big flame-grilled beef bone drenched in fragrant sauce. Boldly spicy to the point of numbness, this dish is not for the faint-hearted, but unforgettable if you can handle the heat.
Crowd-pleasers include Ayam Penyet (smashed fried chicken with rice), Ayam Bakar (sweet, smoky BBQ chicken), Bebek Bakar (sweet BBQ duck), and Ayam Muda with mixed vegetables.
Set meals hover around the HK$100 mark and come generously loaded with rice, your protein of choice, and multiple vegetable sides. Don’t skip the iced drinks, especially the shimmering green Ice Cendol with rice flour jellies, palm sugar, and coconut milk. For more budget-friendly Indonesian bites, you’ll also find a small cluster of spots around Sugar Street in Causeway Bay.
Follow them on Facebook for more updates. You can also call them at +852 6654 1513 for inquiries.
Location: Cooking Lobo, G/F, Cactus Mansion, 1- 19 McGregor Street, Wan Chai
Operating Hours: Mondays to Saturdays, from 11 AM to 10 PM; Sundays, from 10 AM to 10 PM
Sedap Gurih Indonesia Restaurant
Right at the base of the Yee Wo Street flyover in Causeway Bay is Sedap Gurih Indonesia Restaurant, which brings color, chaos (the good kind), and comforting, homey Indonesian flavours. Around since 2004, this long-standing favorite is part street snack stall, part bustling dine-in spot — selling their tasty snacks at ground level to grab and go.
Feast on Ote Ote (crunchy vegetable fritters), Bakwan Jagung (sweetcorn and prawn fritters), spring rolls, Tahu Gor (deep-fried tofu) or Tempe Gor for takeaway, or head inside for the full feast.
Portions are generous, prices are friendly, and the mixed satay platter — especially the chicken satay with rich peanut paste and punchy sambal — is a standout.
For something heartier, order the Mie Bakso, a deeply satisfying bowl of Indonesian meatballs, tofu, veg and noodles, or the protein-packed Gado Gado, an Indonesian salad loaded with green beans, boiled egg, tofu and vegetables, drenched in creamy peanut sauce.
For more information, check out their Facebook page.
Location: Sedap Gurih Indonesia Restaurant, 21-23 Yee Wo St, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Operating Hours: Mondays to Sundays, from 11 AM to 9 PM
Kampoeng
Just opposite Sedap Gurih Indonesia Restaurant in Causeway Bay, you’ll find Kampoeng. Kampoeng means "village" in Indonesian, and this basement restaurant has the authentic ambience of a small town eatery, with displays of traditional Indonesian arts and crafts to get you in the mood.
The chef’s recommendation is a well-priced HK$78 Nasi Campur Rendang set: aromatic slow-cooked beef rendang (Indonesia’s most iconic dish) that’s melt-in-the-mouth tender, served with fried vegetables, potatoes, and tofu braised in coconut milk.
If Hong Kong’s humidity is in full swing, cool down with one of their shaved ice desserts. A safe, refreshing option is the Cendol Banana Ice, while the Avocado Ice will please more adventurous palettes.
Stay updated by following them on Facebook and Instagram.
Location: Kampoeng, Causeway Bay Commercial Building, 1-5 Sugar St, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Operating Hours: Daily, from 11 AM to 9 PM
Warung Malang
Warung Malang is located on the 2nd floor of the unassuming Dragon Rise building. Just cross the big flyover to Pennington Street in Causeway Bay to find this gem — a sign on the door says ‘members only,’ but in reality, it’s open to anyone who enjoys home-cooked Indonesian fare.
Warung Malang is a reliable go-to for deeply comforting Southeast Asian flavors. Try their Nasi Gulai Kambing — a winter-warming, slow-cooling mutton stew rich with spice.
For vegetarians, the Nasi Urap delivers mixed vegetables with spicy coconut rice, full of texture and heat. If you want something hearty, Lontong Sate Ayam pairs juicy chicken skewers with lontong (banana leaf–steamed rice cakes) and peanut sauce, while Nasi Kuning is a classic — a fragrant turmeric coconut rice topped with fried chicken and a fried egg, which comes with sambal for an extra kick.
For inquiries and updates, check them out on Facebook and Instagram.
Location: Warung Malang, 2/F, Dragon Rise, 9-11 Pennington Street, Hong Kong
Operating Hours: Daily, from 11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wu Zhi Jian Beef Noodles
For a no-frills, fast-and-flavorful Halal bite, Wu Zhi Jian Beef Noodles has become a reliable go-to across Hong Kong. The halal-certified chain, which first opened in Wan Chai before expanding to Tsim Sha Tsui, Causeway Bay, and Mong Kok, specialises in authentic Lanzhou-style hand-pulled noodles served in hearty, affordable portions.
The clear, deeply savory broth is the star here — best experienced in the Signature Beef Noodle Soup, topped with tender slices of beef and often paired with iced tea and spicy cucumbers for a satisfying HK$68 set.
Those after something lighter can opt for the comforting Tomato and Scrambled Egg noodles, while the wider menu rounds things out with dry noodles (the beef and shrimp versions are standouts), lamb skewers, Chinese-style mutton burgers, dumplings, and addictive deep-fried sweet potato and taro balls.
It’s a quick self-service setup, but flavor is never compromised. Simply order at the counter and collect your bowl when ready. Pro tip: ask for extra chilli oil and grab a milk tea to balance the rich, salty kick.
Details on their locations and new menu items can be found on their Instagram page.
Location: Multiple Locations
Operating Hours: Mondays to Sundays, from 11 AM to 10 PM
Aladin Mess
For some of the best Halal friendly Indian food on Hong Kong island, head to Aladin Mess. Its green neon sign has been brightening the corner of Times Square for over 20 years. The building is currently covered by scaffolding — look for the entrance on Russell Street next to the Chinese New Year hongbao (lucky red packet) store.
Their Halal certification is provided by The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong, so diners can tuck in with extra peace of mind. The menu is extensive and reliably crowd-pleasing: think Tandoori-fired Hariyali Chicken, velvety Palak Paneer, deeply spiced Rogan Josh and Brisket Masala.
Stick to the classics like Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb Karahi for rich, comforting flavours, or go for the Dal Makhani — slow-cooked, creamy, and best enjoyed scooped up with fluffy garlic naan. Starters like crispy Fish Pakora are dangerously moreish, while their Biryani arrives fragrant and generously layered with marinated meat and warming spices.
The lunch sets are especially good value, serving up hearty portions of favorites like Chicken Korma and dal. Wash it all down with a cooling mango lassi or a cup of masala chai.
With its spacious interiors, the restaurant is also well-suited for family gatherings and lively group dinners.
Check out their website for more information or follow them on Facebook.
Location: Aladin Mess, 2/F, 60 Russell Street, Causeway Bay
Operating Hours: Daily, from 11:45 AM to 3 PM, 6 PM to 10:45 PM
Yurt
In the heart of Soho, Yurt is Hong Kong’s first modern Central Asian Halal restaurant — and easily one of its most intriguing new openings. Founded by Kazakh entrepreneur Ali Nuraly and a team with roots across Kazakhstan, the restaurant brings the bold, nomadic flavors of the steppes to Elgin Street.
Operating a fully Halal kitchen, the menu leans proudly into tradition, with horsemeat taking centre stage in dishes like Beshbarmak: tender boiled meat layered over hand-rolled noodles, finished with onion sauce and served alongside Sorpa, a rich, meaty savory broth sipped separately.
The six-course tasting menu (HK$488 per person) invites diners to build their experience around this star of the table — delicate handmade noodle parcels layered with slow-cooked beef and served in a deeply comforting, crystal-clear broth.
For the more adventurous crowd, the feast can be elevated with the restaurant’s signature horsemeat sausage (+HK$90), adding a bold, traditional touch to this hearty nomadic classic.
Beyond that, expect fragrant plovs, grilled kebabs and other steppe staples that showcase the depth of Central Asian cuisine. To finish, diners can choose between Aport, a refined apple-based dessert inspired by Kazakhstan’s famed heritage fruit, or Shelpek, warm golden fried flatbread served with sweet accompaniments for a comforting end to the meal.
Round things off with a range of alcohol-free options: refreshing sparkling teas, zero-proof cocktails, and traditional hot tea. Yurt is a must-visit for anyone looking to explore rare global flavors without leaving the city.
Reservations can be made online through this link. Learn more about Yurt by visiting their website or following them on Instagram.
Location: Yurt, 32 Elgin Street, Central
Operating Hours: Tuesdays to Sundays, from 12 PM to 10 PM. Closed on Mondays.
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