Dublin's best halal spots

Halal food is food that is processed in a way that is permissible by Islamic Law. This applies specifically to meat, as animals must be slaughtered in a specific way known as dhabiha to abide by this law. Someone following the Muslim religion must also recite a sacred dedication known as tasmiya or shahada during this process to ensure the meat can be considered halal. As Dublin becomes more and more multicultural with people from all backgrounds and religions moving to the city, the dining scene of Ireland’s capital is expanding to reflect its varied population. More and more fully halal restaurants are popping up across the city, with many others offering various halal options. Read on to discover Dish Cult’s ultimate guide to the best places for halal food in Dublin.

An award-winning Indian and Pakistani restaurant with three locations around Dublin, Daata is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious halal feast. First opened in 1999, Daata has almost a quarter decade of experience serving the people of Dublin. Since then, they have been serving up truly authentic Pakistani food, made fresh to order.

They also offer a wide variety of well known Indian cuisine classics alongside some unique Daata creations and plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. Their tasty Daata Thal is perfect for those who want to try a little bit of everything. Featuring lamb chops, seekh kebab, chicken tikka, chicken wings, tandoori prawn, chana chaat, and mint chutney, and served with naan bread or pilau rice and a glass of house wine or beer, you’re sure to feel more than satisfied dining here.

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A Moorish-style Moroccan restaurant located in the city centre, you can expect a vast array of delicious vegetarian and halal-friendly dishes from this popular eatery. With an upstairs restaurant and intimate downstairs bar, this is a great spot for all occasions. With a wide range of meat dishes, tagines, and kebabs, you’ll have plenty of choice when it comes to tasty halal dining here.

All lamb is 100% prime certified Irish and all dishes are dairy free, except for filo pastry dishes and desserts, making this the perfect spot for people with specific dietary requirements. From vegan Harira Soup with lentils, chickpeas, vermicelli, and coriander to a Grilled Mince Kofta Kebab with coriander, chilli, and sumac served with yogurt dip, and much more, there’s plenty to choose from here.

Offering ‘a taste of India on your plate’, Chaska is one of the best places for delicious halal dining in the heart of Dublin. Offering authentic Indian dishes with a focus on elegance and quality, the creative team here work hard to give life to classic recipes that are full of flavour. Using golden recipes that have been passed down through generations, dishes are not only delicious but also made with fresh and locally sourced ingredients.

You can expect everything from Lahori Masala Fish, tipali fish marinated in mixed spices, fried, and served with pomegranate relish, to a tasty Chaska vegetable or meat platter, which comes with aloo tikki, punjabi samosa, onion bhaji, paneer tikka, or Malai kebab, lamb sheekh kebab, masala fish, and tandoori prawns.

Serving up delicious Pakistani and Eastern cuisine, Kinara Kitchen has various outlets around the city – one in Clontarf, one in Ranelagh, and one in Malahide. Winner of the best taste award at Bloom, this is one spot for delicious halal food in Dublin that you certainly don’t want to miss. Open from Wednesday to Sunday serving up a delicious early bird and a la carte menu, you can expect a wide range of char grill and tandoor dishes including sea bass, monkfish, chicken tandoori, and more.

They also serve a delicious range of classic dishes such as Biryani and Nehari Gosht, a popular Pakistani dish eaten daily in the homes of Karachi, Pakistan, which comes with a tenderloin of beef in a spicy curry sauce dressed with fresh ginger and coriander. You can also choose from a wide range of delicious breads and rice!

Offering several locations around the city, Zaytoon is the perfect place for a tasty lunch and filling dinner that is fully halal. First opened in 2000, Zaytoon has almost a quarter century of experience feeding the people of Dublin nourishing kebabs made from only the finest Irish ingredients with a promise that everything is always fresh, never frozen.

A modern Persian kitchen, they offer various meat options that are completely halal, as well as a varied selection of delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes. From classic lamb and chicken doner to various meat, fish, and vegetable shish to stuffed aubergine, falafel, Persian pilaf, lentil soup, and much more, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the delicious Middle Eastern flavours on offer here.

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