22 halal kitchens in Forest Gate.
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.
Elvet Steakhouse London
Upmarket halal steakhouse in Forest Gate (E7) — ribeye, sirloin and wagyu with alcohol-free cocktails, a prayer room and a popular Ramadan iftar set menu; premium-priced but well-regarded for occasions.
Hyderabad Darbar
Long-running, very busy Hyderabadi restaurant on Green Street doing haleem, biryani and South Indian dishes in big portions — much-loved by regulars, though quality and an auto-added service charge draw complaints.
Khana Khazana (Halal Restaurant/ UptonPark)
Large halal Pakistani/North Indian restaurant and event/wedding venue on Green St, Upton Park — big menu, mocktails, busy but uneven service.
Pakhtoonkhwa Restaurant
Atmospheric Afghan/Persian restaurant with Bedouin-style booths and floor-cushion seating – fully halal, praised for Kabuli pulao, mixed grill and platters and warm, knowledgeable service.
Franzos Green Street
East London branch of the regional halal Franzos peri-peri chain on Green Street: burgers, wings and grilled chicken in a snug booth setting, with mixed reviews on consistency and cleanliness.
Zu's - Green Street
Fully-halal Turkish/Pakistani grill on Green Street (E7) — budget kebabs, mixed grills and curries, open late; food is liked but service and consistency draw repeated complaints.
Penang City UK
Tucked-away Malaysian restaurant with an open kitchen making fresh roti – authentic nasi lemak, beef rendang, satay and teh tarik; almost certainly halal, and busy enough that booking helps.
Roast & Co
Well-loved halal burger and kebab grill on Katherine Rd, Forest Gate (E7) — the lamb chops and lamb doner with masala chips are the signatures; portions and hype are high, but so are prices (wagyu ribs ~£25) and it gets busy/noisy.
Asian Khana
Hidden-gem Forest Gate Bangladeshi kitchen for duck curry, kala gosht and chalar roti; quiet, homely, wheelchair-accessible and great value.
Kitchen 37
Forest Gate grill/takeaway doing shawarma rice boxes, burgers and wings late into the night — a local favourite but with transparency and consistency gripes.
Tasty Treats
Forest Gate desi food counter (Tasty Treats) doing samosa chaat, biryani and chow mein by the tray for parties — quick friendly service (Shabita/Sabitha named), but several serious food-quality complaints.
Pizza Klub & Grill House Forest Gate
Independent pizza & grill house on Forest Gate's Woodgrange Rd (E7) doing budget half-chicken meals and cheap pizzas; likely fully halal (Muslim-area grill, no pork), though one review flags rude staff.
MBR AASHISH CHINESE KING
No-frills Indo-Chinese takeaway on Upton Lane (E7) serving street-style Manchurian, schezwan and Hakka noodles in a heavily halal area.
Velvets Cafe & Lounge
Fully-halal dessert cafe and shisha lounge in Forest Gate (E7) — waffles, cookie dough and milkshakes with premium shisha, cosy late-night vibe, no alcohol.
Pam Pam Diner
Tiny, TikTok-popular halal burger-and-fried-chicken diner – smash burgers, loaded fries and tikka-marinated chicken done well, but it's really a grab-and-go with very limited seating.
Haneed Corner
Family-run Somali kitchen in Forest Gate where the slow-cooked haneed lamb shank falls off the bone — big portions, warm 'brother' hospitality and standout value.
Madina Grill House
Under-the-radar Pakistani grill house on Upton Lane serving bargain-priced, home-style biryani, curries and mixed grills that punch above their price.
PERFECT PIZZA ( FOREST GATE )
Small Forest Gate (E7) pizza spot with a loyal local following – charred, fresh pizzas (incl. paneer), chicken strips and chocolate donuts; halal by area and menu though not explicitly stated.
Al-Harmain Restaurant
Beloved Forest Gate Somali/East-African kitchen; generous meat platters with complimentary soup and chai, warm family-run feel.
Maliks
Green Street Pakistani kebab/grill shop with a devoted regular for its fresh grill, but recent reviews raise serious freshness and hygiene concerns.
Lazeez
No-frills Bangladeshi kebab shop and biryani house on Upton Lane, warm owner but very uneven food quality across reviews.
Star Kebab & Pizza - Forestgate
Well-loved Forest Gate Turkish kebab-and-pizza spot doing halal doner, durum wraps and 'halal Papa Johns style' pizza with warm, friendly service.