Top halal dishes in East London.
Not our opinion — the record. These are the dishes customers name again and again in reviews of the kitchens on the ledger, each one quoted at the source. Ranked by how many kitchens are known for them. Updated 29 July 2026.
lamb chops
Named at Adana Turkish with Fusion® (Bethnal Green) · Alex's Place (East Ham) · Bahara - Indian Kitchen & Culture (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Bengal Village - Best of Brick Lane (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Burnt Smokehouse (Leyton) · Chapandaz Restaurant (East Ham) · Flames (East Ham) · Franzos Walthamstow (Walthamstow) · Gökyüzü Restaurant (Chingford) · Grillzbase (Whitechapel) · Madina Charcoal Grill (Bow) · Madina Grill (Whitechapel) · Madison Steak & Grill (Whitechapel) · Maliks (Forest Gate) · Manjaros Restaurant Brick Lane (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Roast & Co (Forest Gate) · Sahara Grill Whitechapel (Whitechapel) · Taj Grill Leyton (Leyton) · Tex bbqz (Leytonstone) · The Famous Curry Bazaar (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · The Madina Grill (TMG) (Canary Wharf & Poplar) · Zu's - Green Street (Forest Gate)
“the lamb chops were juice and seasoned well... The chicken was grilled properly”
mixed grill
Named at Alanya turkish (Bow) · Aziziye Restaurant (Stoke Newington) · Baraka Eatery London (Whitechapel) · Bengal Village - Best of Brick Lane (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Chapandaz Restaurant (East Ham) · DNR17 (Walthamstow) · Feast and Mishti (Whitechapel) · Flames (East Ham) · Lala’s Grill & Restaurant (East Ham) · Purpleish (Bethnal Green) · Saffron Kitchen (Leyton) · Sultan Sofrasi (Bow) · Taste of Jaipur (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · The Olive (Leytonstone) · Yaz Restaurant (Chingford)
“I had the mixed grill and everything was so so tender and flavourful”
chicken biryani
Named at Bahar-e-Hyderabad (Upton Park & Plaistow) · Chai Kadai East Ham (Manor Park) · Charista (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Lazeez (Forest Gate) · Lazish Biryani - Green Street (East Ham) · Laziza Biryani by Laziza Hut (East Ham) · Madina Grill House (Forest Gate) · Mobeen Restaurant (Leyton) · Preem Brick Lane (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Zaiqah Royale (Spitalfields & Brick Lane)
“The Butter Chicken was rich and creamy... The Chicken Biryani was full of aroma”
grilled chicken
Named at Burdett spice (Bow) · Chicos East Ham (East Ham) · COCO Canary Wharf - Restaurant & Lounge (Canary Wharf & Poplar) · Flame & Frappe Leyton (Leyton) · Grillzbase (Whitechapel) · Khudha Lagche (East Ham) · Lebanese Express Grill Ltd (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Madina Charcoal Grill (Bow) · Roast & Co (Forest Gate) · Zu's - Green Street (Forest Gate)
“the lamb chops were juice and seasoned well... The chicken was grilled properly”
biryani
Named at Al zayt Restaurant (Stratford) · De Cafe Lounge & De biryani Lounge (East Ham) · Deshi Khana Gril & Restaurant (East Ham) · Desi Palace Restaurant (Upton Park & Plaistow) · Dilpasand Restaurant (Whitechapel) · Eastern Eye Balti House (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Hayath Kitchen (East Ham) · Lala’s Grill & Restaurant (East Ham)
“Best biryani's in East London / Deshi Koimach Curry was absolutely delicious”
burgers
Named at Burdett spice (Bow) · Five Lads (Leyton) · Flame & Frappe Leyton (Leyton) · FoodComa (Whitechapel) · Franzos Green Street (Forest Gate) · Franzos Walthamstow (Walthamstow) · London Ribeye Steakhouse (Upton Park & Plaistow) · Wood & Flames (Leyton)
“Excellent burgers, so juicy ... fantastic sauces ... peri peri”
butter chicken
Named at Bahara - Indian Kitchen & Culture (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Halal Restaurant (Whitechapel) · Khana Khazana (Halal Restaurant/ UptonPark) (Forest Gate) · Preem Brick Lane (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Rice Club (East Ham) · Saffron Kitchen (Leyton) · Taste of Jaipur (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Zaiqah Royale (Spitalfields & Brick Lane)
“The Butter Chicken was rich and creamy... The Chicken Biryani was full of aroma”
smash burger
Named at Burnt Smokehouse (Leyton) · Chicos East Ham (East Ham) · Hashtag Loaded (Bow) · In A Pikel (Canary Wharf & Poplar) · KRAVE MILE END (Bow) · Lotus (Leyton) · Bun & Sum (Bow) · Ghost House (Whitechapel)
“Mango spiced wings were just yum, and the smash burger melted in my mouth”
wings
Named at CRRAVE LEYTON (Leyton) · FoodComa (Whitechapel) · Franzos Green Street (Forest Gate) · fryzzy upton park (East Ham) · Kitchen 37 (Forest Gate) · Steakout Stratford (Stratford) · The Grande restaurant (Hackney Wick) · Wood & Flames (Leyton)
“Chicken wraps are out of this world... The wings are worth a try”
loaded fries
Named at Chicos East Ham (East Ham) · CRRAVE LEYTON (Leyton) · Du'aa Diner (Whitechapel) · Five Lads (Leyton) · fryzzy upton park (East Ham) · KRAVE MILE END (Bow) · Tex bbqz (Leytonstone)
“Saudi-style broast ... Lava Broasted Chicken ... loaded fries was also very tasty”
doner kebab
Named at Brick Lane Kebab (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Burdett spice (Bow) · Wood Oven (Barking) · Yasar's Kitchen (Walthamstow) · Zu's - Green Street (Forest Gate) · Gökyüzü Restaurant (Chingford)
“The doner kebab and shawarma were both fresh, full of flavour”
lamb biryani
Named at Bahar-e-Hyderabad (Upton Park & Plaistow) · Charminar Restaurant Green Street (Upton Park & Plaistow) · Hyderabad Darbar (Forest Gate) · Masala Restaurant (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Meraz (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Saffron Kitchen (Leyton)
“Lamb biryani: 8/10 ... Masala chips: 10/10 ... mixed grill to butter chicken ... Gosht: 8/10”
chow mein
Named at DRAGON BITES LTD (Bow) · Dragon's Den Oriental Kitchen (Whitechapel) · Gansu Bethnal Green (Bethnal Green) · Ghost House (Whitechapel) · Kong Foo Wok (halal Chinese takeaway) (Stratford)
“best smash burger ... Spooky burger & Calamari ... mixed chow mein and pad Thai”
hummus
Named at Alex's Place (East Ham) · Coco Grill & Lounge (Borough & Bankside) · Damascus Bite (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Franzos Walthamstow (Walthamstow) · Yasar's Kitchen (Walthamstow)
“lamb chops were soft and tender ... hummus ... Oreo and Ferero roche cookie dough”
lamb shank
Named at Gökyüzü Restaurant (Chingford) · Hazev (Canary Wharf & Poplar) · Lamb Shank Hotspot (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · The Great Chase (Islington & Angel) · The Standard Bricklane - Voted Best Indian In London 🇮🇳 (Spitalfields & Brick Lane)
“The lamb shanks just falls off the bone its that tender ... The green sauce is quite possibly the hottest sauce I've ever had”
mixed grill platter
Named at Kohinoor Grill & Thrill (Upton Park & Plaistow) · Madina Charcoal Grill (Bow) · Madina Grill House (Forest Gate) · Moira Restaurant (Canary Wharf & Poplar) · The Madina Grill (TMG) (Canary Wharf & Poplar)
“Got a mixed grill platter, was delicious... The special wings was really nice”
chicken 65
Named at Bahar-e-Hyderabad (Upton Park & Plaistow) · Its Thecha (Canary Wharf & Poplar) · Taste of Hyderabad - EastHam (Manor Park) · Udaya Kerala Restaurant (East Ham)
“Highly recommend the chicken 65, mutton chops special and mutton biryani”
chicken shawarma
Named at Damascus Bite (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Fancy Shawarma & Grill (East Ham) · Hashtag Loaded (Bow) · Maedah Grill (Whitechapel)
“The meal deal of kofta... chicken shawarma and chicken kebab was quite soft, juicy”
garlic naan
Named at Lahore Kebab House (Whitechapel) · Meraz (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Taste of Jaipur (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Tazgi (Leytonstone)
“I ordered the Butter Chicken, mixed grilled, prawns and Garlic Naan ... all excellent”
kebab
Named at Star Kebab & Pizza - Forestgate (Forest Gate) · Afghan Grill (Bethnal Green) · Efes Gourmet (Whitechapel) · Maliks (Forest Gate)
“loved the kebab and the durum”
keema naan
Named at Bahara - Indian Kitchen & Culture (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · BBQ Express (Leyton) · Bengal Village - Best of Brick Lane (Spitalfields & Brick Lane) · Maliks (Forest Gate)
“Lamb shashlik balti 9/10 ... Keema Naan ... Prawn Biryani”
milkshakes
Named at BagelEats - Poplar (Canary Wharf & Poplar) · Flame & Frappe Leyton (Leyton) · Purpleish (Bethnal Green) · Velvets Cafe & Lounge (Forest Gate)
“the wraps are easily the best thing there”
naan
Named at Imaan Restaurant (East Ham) · Kebabish Original (Leyton) · Khan G Kababish London (Leyton) · Lahori Nihaari London (East Ham)
“highly recommend trying the lamb nihari and chicken seekh kebabs with naan”
ribs
Named at Adana Turkish with Fusion® (Bethnal Green) · Burnt Smokehouse (Leyton) · Madison Steak & Grill (Whitechapel) · Roast & Co (Forest Gate)
“Dynamite Prawns: An absolute must-try!... Ribs: Packed with flavor and served in massive portions”
Adana kebab
Named at Adana Turkish with Fusion® (Bethnal Green) · Meshwi (Bethnal Green) · Wood Oven (Barking)
“We ordered the Adana kebab and chicken grill, and both were tasty”