31 halal kitchens in East Ham.
Part of The Halal Ledger. Every kitchen here gets the same three-voices check as every other: what the business claims, what customers reveal in reviews — quoted, with receipts — and what only the owner can confirm. Updated 29 July 2026.
How we verify
Every kitchen here is checked three ways: what the business claims in its own listing, what customers actually say in reviews (quoted, not paraphrased), and what only the owner can confirm — which we hold as an open question until they answer it themselves. We won’t list a “halal” kitchen if reviews contradict the claim; that’s cost places their listing before.
Udaya Kerala Restaurant
Hugely popular fully-halal Keralan/South Indian restaurant in East Ham (E6) — authentic non-veg specialities (mutton chops, chicken 65, biryani, beef roast), closed Mondays.
BIM'S® East Ham
East Ham branch of the popular halal BIM'S burger and fried-chicken brand — kiosk ordering, fresh fast food (Algerian chicken supreme burger a favourite) and friendly, well-drilled service.
Charminar Restaurant
Long-running Hyderabadi/Indian restaurant on Katherine Road, E6 — big on Zafrani lamb biryani and generous portions, but reviews repeatedly flag cleanliness and freshness.
Chicos East Ham
Down-to-earth halal comfort-food spot in East Ham — smash and Nashville burgers, peri-style grilled chicken, loaded fries and desserts, strongly rated as family-friendly with warm service.
NavaRuchi Kerala Restaurant East Ham
Authentic Kerala (Malabar Muslim) restaurant in East Ham (E6) serving beef curries, Al Faham, biryani and appam – homely food let down by recurring hygiene/cleanliness gripes.
Naan Staap
Colourful Pakistani naan-and-chai house in Upton Park (E6), a fully-halal cafe loved for keema naans, hareesa and karak chai despite tight, sometimes-scruffy seating.
Malabar Hut Restaurant
Highly-rated authentic Kerala Muslim restaurant in East Ham famed for beef biryani, mandhi and parotta on banana leaves; food shines but service can lag when busy.
Laziza Biryani by Laziza Hut
Long-established, high-volume Pakistani biryani house on High St North, home-style food and student-friendly prices but polarising on freshness and service.
Lahori Nihaari London
East Ham Lahori specialist for slow-cooked nihari, haleem and paya, with Sunday halwa puri breakfast and homemade kulcha/naan.
Rice Club
Highly-rated, slightly hidden Kerala/South-Indian restaurant in East Ham (E6) — a review confirms it's all halal; standouts are the sea tawa platter, bamboo beef and Kerala biryani, though takeaway spice/consistency draws some complaints.
Chapandaz Restaurant
Independent Afghan restaurant in East Ham, widely rated among the best Afghan food in East London — Qabuli Palow, mixed grills and karahi in a lively room tucked behind the kitchen.
Hayath Kitchen
Busy East Ham South Indian / Malabar kitchen open till the early hours — biryani, mandi, chili paneer and grills at some of the lowest prices in the area, if service can wobble when it's slammed.
Imaan Restaurant
Upton Park Pakistani spot in the heart of Green Street known above all for its nihari and authentic chai — big portions and fast service, but hit by hygiene and staff-conduct complaints.
Alex's Place
Friendly East Ham Turkish kebab house; standout Iskander kebab and lamb chops, generous portions and a homely, owner-led welcome.
Handi Lounge & Restaurant
GreenCo / Handi is a two-floor Bangladeshi grill-and-lounge in Upton Park with shisha and event space — strong on beef sheesh and kala bhuna, but reviews split on food consistency and a loud, sometimes chaotic atmosphere.
Lala’s Grill & Restaurant
Halal Pakistani grill and fusion restaurant on Barking Rd, East Ham — tawa grills, biryani, lassi/juices, catering and delivery, open late.
fryzzy upton park
Trending independent Saudi-style broasted-chicken shop in Upton Park, known for its crispy broast and sauce-injected 'lava' chicken, with some order-accuracy and cooking gripes.
De Cafe Lounge & De biryani Lounge
Independent HMC-certified halal breakfast & biryani lounge on Barking Rd (E6) — Turkish/desi grills, all-day breakfasts with lamb donner, in a large clean space; friendly but occasional gripes on price and portions.
Firewood Smokehouse & BBQ
Independent halal American BBQ / smokehouse on Barking Rd (E6) over two rustic levels — brisket, dino ribs, smoked burgers and loaded fries; generous and smoky at its best, but flavour consistency and table service draw gripes.
Al Farooq Kebabish
Budget East Ham kebabish for halal burgers, wraps and grills; loyal fans on value but recurring hygiene gripes.
Hyderabad villa
Tiny, top-rated East Ham kitchen serving genuinely hard-to-find Telangana Muslim cooking — boti fry, bheja fry, Ankapur chicken and Hyderabadi biryani, all cooked fresh to order.
Flames
Family-run halal Turkish/Mediterranean peri-peri grill on Barking Road, likened to a superior Nando's for its chicken, lamb chops and mixed grills.
YAMIN CHINESE KING
Small Indo-Chinese spot in East Ham (E6) — bold street-food flavours and good-value combos, but plagued by very long waits and cramped seating.
Arabian kitchen
Small, great-value East Ham spot for Hyderabadi mandi and shawarma; a taste-of-home favourite though seating is congested.
Khudha Lagche
Small, cosy Bangladeshi restaurant in East Ham known for morogh pulao, grills and seasonal Iftar platters at friendly prices.
Motka
Roadside Bangladeshi 'deshi' street-food counter in East Ham serving signature clay-pot (motka) cheesy chicken; big flavours, budget prices and minimal seating.
Deshi Khana Gril & Restaurant
Independent Bangladeshi home-style grill & biryani house on Katherine Rd (E6) with dine-in, takeaway and delivery; regulars rate the biryani among East London's best, but hygiene and consistency complaints recur.
Lazish Biryani - Green Street
Popular new Pakistani biryani specialist on Plashet Grove, with a buzzy jummah-Friday queue and very affordable, well-rated chicken biryani.
Fancy Shawarma & Grill
Independent, budget-friendly Middle Eastern halal grill on Green Street (E6) — shawarma, falafel, iskender kebab, manesh and baklava; warm family welcome, with reviewers noting only that they can be stingy with sauces.
Lavish Bites
All-halal desi BBQ and breakfast spot on Green St/Upton Park, loved for BBQ chicken and peri-peri rice at budget prices, with occasional service gripes.
Mughlai Town
New, small Mughlai-Bangladeshi 'deshi' spot in East Ham doing live-cooked jhura beef and Mughlai paratha; praised for flavour but dogged by value and service complaints.