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When looking for the best halal restaurants in Scarborough, there is definitely no shortage of options. Given Scarborough's diverse demographic and its growing Muslim population, fantastic halal restaurants can be found scattered all over the city. With a wide range of offerings, from crispy fried chicken sandwiches, platters of barbecue, Caribbean fare and Hakka cuisine -- there is something for everyone.
Here are some of the best halal restaurants in Scarborough.
Scarborough
1846-1848 Lawrence Ave E
Ghadir Meat
Middle Eastern
This meat market doubles as a popular eatery as they have lineups constantly. They serve some of the best shawarma in the city and dabble in bbq meats and skewers.
Ghadir Meat
Scarborough
1846-1848 Lawrence Ave E
This meat market doubles as a popular eatery as they have lineups constantly. They serve some of the best shawarma in the city and dabble in bbq meats and skewers.
Middle Eastern
Scarborough
351 Pitfield Rd
The Roti Hut
Caribbean
A Scarborough institution, The Roti Hut has been serving halal Caribbean eats for the better part of 35 years and is still going strong.
The Roti Hut
Scarborough
351 Pitfield Rd
A Scarborough institution, The Roti Hut has been serving halal Caribbean eats for the better part of 35 years and is still going strong.
Caribbean
Scarborough
2058 Ellesmere Rd
Hakka Legend - Ellesmere
Hakka
Hakka Legend is one of the more popular Hakka Chinese restaurants in the city, with a few locations on the east end. They have massive portions for cheap prices. Their lunch specials are an absolute steal.
Hakka Legend - Ellesmere
Scarborough
2058 Ellesmere Rd
Hakka Legend is one of the more popular Hakka Chinese restaurants in the city, with a few locations on the east end. They have massive portions for cheap prices. Their lunch specials are an absolute steal.
Hakka
Scarborough
4053 Sheppard Ave E
Rowdy Bird Juicy Chicken - Scarborough
One of the newest spots on this list is this fried chicken joint that already has massive lineups seemingly every day. They offer pressure-fried halal chicken in wings, sandwiches or buckets.
Rowdy Bird Juicy Chicken - Scarborough
Scarborough
4053 Sheppard Ave E
One of the newest spots on this list is this fried chicken joint that already has massive lineups seemingly every day. They offer pressure-fried halal chicken in wings, sandwiches or buckets.
Gourmet Malaysia
This popular Scarborough joint has been serving some of the best Malay, Singaporean and Indonesian dishes for years. Be sure to try their roti cannai, stingray sambal and curries for the whole experience.
Gourmet Malaysia
This popular Scarborough joint has been serving some of the best Malay, Singaporean and Indonesian dishes for years. Be sure to try their roti cannai, stingray sambal and curries for the whole experience.
Karahi Boys - Scarborough
This amazing Pakistani restaurant offers traditional Lahori karahis (massive pots of food) and bbq in the city.
Karahi Boys - Scarborough
This amazing Pakistani restaurant offers traditional Lahori karahis (massive pots of food) and bbq in the city.
Nasib's
Nasib's is another small shawarma joint that is popular around lunchtime. Expect large portion sizes and don't forget to add some of their signature hot sauce as well.
Nasib's
Nasib's is another small shawarma joint that is popular around lunchtime. Expect large portion sizes and don't forget to add some of their signature hot sauce as well.
Scarborough
2307 Markham Rd
Kandahar Kabab - Scarborough
Afghan
One of the most popular spots in Scarborough is at Kandahar, where you can get bountiful plates of rice topped with juicy kebabs like their chicken and veal.
Kandahar Kabab - Scarborough
Scarborough
2307 Markham Rd
One of the most popular spots in Scarborough is at Kandahar, where you can get bountiful plates of rice topped with juicy kebabs like their chicken and veal.
Afghan
Scotty Bons - Scarborough
This halal Caribbean spot offers fully customizable meals centred around proteins and your choice of roti, rice or sandwiches.
Scotty Bons - Scarborough
This halal Caribbean spot offers fully customizable meals centred around proteins and your choice of roti, rice or sandwiches.
The Avenue Restaurant And Lounge
This hidden spot on Bellamy Rd holds some of the best Caribbean Chinese cuisine in the area. They have a nice blend of fare that includes jerk chicken, lo mein and their famous pepper shrimp.
The Avenue Restaurant And Lounge
This hidden spot on Bellamy Rd holds some of the best Caribbean Chinese cuisine in the area. They have a nice blend of fare that includes jerk chicken, lo mein and their famous pepper shrimp.
Scarborough
1823 Lawrence Ave E
Shawarma Empire
Middle Eastern
Arguably one of the best shawarma places in the entire city and it shows! Lineups during lunch are expected because of the quality of the food and the insanely cheap prices.
Shawarma Empire
Scarborough
1823 Lawrence Ave E
Arguably one of the best shawarma places in the entire city and it shows! Lineups during lunch are expected because of the quality of the food and the insanely cheap prices.
Middle Eastern
Kroran Uyghur Cuisine
This restaurant is one of the few authentic Uighur restaurants in the city. Be sure to look out for popular dishes like their shish kebab, lamb polu and dapanji.
Kroran Uyghur Cuisine
This restaurant is one of the few authentic Uighur restaurants in the city. Be sure to look out for popular dishes like their shish kebab, lamb polu and dapanji.
Naan and Kabob - Scarborough
This local chain has spread all over the GTA but had humble beginnings in the city. They serve some of the best kebab platters in town.
Naan and Kabob - Scarborough
This local chain has spread all over the GTA but had humble beginnings in the city. They serve some of the best kebab platters in town.
Scarborough
1920 Ellesmere Rd
Federick Restaurant
Hakka
One of the best Hakka spots can be found in this small strip plaza restaurant serving spicy dishes like chili chicken, Manchurian chicken and chicken pakora.
Federick Restaurant
Scarborough
1920 Ellesmere Rd
One of the best Hakka spots can be found in this small strip plaza restaurant serving spicy dishes like chili chicken, Manchurian chicken and chicken pakora.
Hakka
Sahan Restaurant
Sahan Restaurant is one of the few spots in the city where you can get fantastic Somalian eats. Their most popular dishes are their goat ribs and chicken legs. Don't forget about the mango juice.
Sahan Restaurant
Sahan Restaurant is one of the few spots in the city where you can get fantastic Somalian eats. Their most popular dishes are their goat ribs and chicken legs. Don't forget about the mango juice.
The Burger Alley
This aptly named burger spot focuses on a burger menu centred around crazy creations and halal offerings.
The Burger Alley
This aptly named burger spot focuses on a burger menu centred around crazy creations and halal offerings.
Scarborough
5631 Steeles Ave E #5
SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli
Deli
Quite possibly the best smoked meat in the city can be found at this small joint in North Scarborough. The owner worked for years at Schwartz's in Montreal and brought the same recipe over.
SumiLicious Smoked Meat & Deli
Scarborough
5631 Steeles Ave E #5
Quite possibly the best smoked meat in the city can be found at this small joint in North Scarborough. The owner worked for years at Schwartz's in Montreal and brought the same recipe over.
Deli
Rose's Halal Kitchen
This small Caribbean joint specializes in serving halal Caribbean fare with a focus on jerk chicken and patties.
Rose's Halal Kitchen
This small Caribbean joint specializes in serving halal Caribbean fare with a focus on jerk chicken and patties.
Northern Smokes
This Southern BBQ joint offers up hand-slaughtered high-grade meats in the form of brisket, ribs and chicken. Be sure to have extra napkins handy when visiting.
Northern Smokes
This Southern BBQ joint offers up hand-slaughtered high-grade meats in the form of brisket, ribs and chicken. Be sure to have extra napkins handy when visiting.
Scarborough
128 Shorting Rd
The Holy Grill
This food truck has a cult following and offers some of the best fried chicken sandwiches in the city. Their Nashville hot comes in different levels and has people lining up from all over just for a taste.
The Holy Grill
Scarborough
128 Shorting Rd
This food truck has a cult following and offers some of the best fried chicken sandwiches in the city. Their Nashville hot comes in different levels and has people lining up from all over just for a taste.
