Ealing has more halal food than most people realise. Walk along Uxbridge Road from Ealing Broadway to West Ealing and you will pass Kurdish grills, Pakistani kitchens, Persian kebab houses and Lebanese bakeries, all within a couple of miles.
The tricky part is knowing which places are genuinely halal. Some restaurants are fully halal and serve no alcohol. Others use halal chicken but not halal lamb, or keep a separate halal menu next to a regular one. A sign in the window does not always tell you which.
So we have put together a short list of Ealing restaurants where the halal status is clear, along with what to order at each. A quick word of honesty: this guide comes from the team at Gulf Kitchen, so yes, we have put ourselves first. Everyone else on the list earned their place on their own.
How We Chose
Every restaurant here either states that it is fully halal, is listed as halal on a recognised directory such as Zabihah, or offers a clearly separate halal menu. Where we could confirm whether alcohol is served, we have said so. Halal status and suppliers can change, so if it matters to you, a quick call before you book is always worth it.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Area | Halal | Alcohol |
| Gulf Kitchen | Gulf Arabian | West Ealing | Fully halal | None |
| Slemani | Kurdish and Iraqi | West Ealing | Listed as halal | Not confirmed |
| Taste of Lahore | Pakistani | West Ealing | Fully halal, certified | None |
| Salt’s Smokehouse | American BBQ | Ealing Broadway | Fully halal | None |
| Leila | Moroccan and Lebanese | Ealing Common | Halal throughout | Not confirmed |
| Steak on the Green | Steakhouse | Ealing Broadway | Separate halal menu | Not confirmed |
1. Gulf Kitchen, West Ealing
Gulf Kitchen brings the home cooking of Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Oman to Culmington Road. It is fully halal with no alcohol on the premises, which makes it an easy choice for families and larger groups.
The menu is built around Gulf rice dishes you rarely find in London. Lamb Majbous (£18.95) is rice cooked in a spiced stock with dried lime, Mandi is slow cooked so the meat falls apart, and Kabsa comes with tomato, baharat and nuts. Most meals start with a complimentary bowl of soup. Gulf Kitchen also serves breakfast from 9am at weekends, with Balaleet, Shakshuka and pots of Arabic coffee and Karak Chai. For something bigger, a full lamb with rice can be ordered for celebrations and Iftar.
Good to know: 5-6 Culmington Road, London W13 9BD. Open daily until 11pm. About seven minutes on foot from West Ealing station. Mains mostly £15.95 to £24.95.
2. Slemani, West Ealing
Slemani has been serving Kurdish and Iraqi food on Uxbridge Road since 2016, and it is one of the most reviewed restaurants in the area. Before you have even ordered, lentil soup and salad arrive at the table, which sets the tone for a generous meal.
Go for the dolma, the kebabs fresh off the grill, or the lamb shank with rice, and make sure there is plenty of the freshly baked bread. If you are with a group, the family platter is the way to go.
Good to know: 179 Uxbridge Road, London W13 9AA. Listed as a halal restaurant. A good pick for big appetites on a reasonable budget.
3. Taste of Lahore, West Ealing
For Pakistani food, Taste of Lahore on the Broadway is a long standing favourite. It cooks authentic Punjabi dishes, is fully halal with a halal certificate on file with Zabihah, and serves no alcohol.
Regulars recommend the chicken tikka biryani, the lamb and chicken kebabs and the chicken wings. Prayer space is available on request, and the team also caters for weddings, parties and other occasions.
Good to know: 1 The Broadway, West Ealing. Takeaway and delivery available. Opening hours vary, so check before you go.
4. Salt’s Smokehouse, Ealing Broadway
Halal barbecue done properly is still hard to find in London, which is why Salt’s Smokehouse stands out. Management states that all of its meat comes from halal suppliers, and there is no alcohol on the premises.
This is the place for smoked beef brisket, beef short ribs, lamb ribs, wings and smash burgers. Bring friends, order a spread and share everything.
Good to know: 79 New Broadway, Ealing W5. Opens daily from noon, until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
5. Leila, Ealing Common
Leila is a family run Moroccan and Lebanese restaurant near Ealing Common that serves halal food throughout. It is the most relaxed choice on this list, with shared plates and a warm, softly lit room.
Order a spread of mezze to start, then a slow cooked tagine or something from the grill. There are plenty of vegan dishes too, and Leila also does an afternoon tea and a Middle Eastern brunch, which make it a lovely option for a birthday or a catch up with friends.
Good to know: 5 Grosvenor Parade, Uxbridge Road, London W5 3NN. A short walk from Ealing Common station.
6. Steak on the Green, Ealing Broadway
If you want a halal steak or Sunday roast, Steak on the Green on Haven Green is the one to know about. It is not a fully halal restaurant. Instead, it keeps a separate halal menu that is certified and prepared and cooked apart from the rest of the kitchen.
The halal Sunday roast, with chicken or aged sirloin of beef, is the big draw, and the roast potatoes get plenty of praise. Just remember to ask for the halal menu when you sit down, as it is not the default.
Good to know: Haven Green, a couple of minutes from Ealing Broadway station. Ask for the halal menu when you order.
How to Check a Restaurant Is Really Halal
If you are trying somewhere new, a few simple questions will tell you most of what you need to know. First, ask whether all of the meat is halal or only some of it. Plenty of restaurants use halal chicken but not halal lamb or beef, and the menu will not always say so.
Next, ask who certifies the meat. In the UK the two names you will hear most often are the Halal Monitoring Committee (HMC) and the Halal Food Authority (HFA). They take different positions on stunning before slaughter, so if that matters to you, it is worth asking which one the supplier uses.
Finally, ask whether alcohol is served or used in any of the cooking, and whether halal and non halal food share the same grill or fryer. A good restaurant will be happy to answer all of this without hesitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there fully halal restaurants in Ealing?
Yes. Gulf Kitchen, Taste of Lahore and Salt’s Smokehouse all state that they are fully halal and do not serve alcohol. Leila serves halal food throughout and Slemani is listed as a halal restaurant.
Where can I get a halal steak or Sunday roast in Ealing?
Steak on the Green near Ealing Broadway has a separate certified halal menu that includes a Sunday roast. For smoked brisket and short ribs, try Salt’s Smokehouse on New Broadway.
Which halal restaurants in Ealing are best for families?
Gulf Kitchen, Slemani and Taste of Lahore all suit families and larger groups, with sharing dishes, generous portions and no alcohol at Gulf Kitchen and Taste of Lahore.
Where can I get a halal breakfast in Ealing?
Gulf Kitchen serves breakfast from 10am on weekdays and 9am at weekends, with Gulf, Turkish and English options.
Which halal restaurant in Ealing is good for a celebration or Iftar?
Gulf Kitchen prepares full and half lamb with rice for large gatherings and offers catering for weddings and Ramadan Iftar. Taste of Lahore also caters for weddings and parties.
Ready to Eat?
Ealing is one of the best parts of London for halal food, and you could happily work your way through this whole list. If you are starting with us, take a look at the Gulf Kitchen menu and book your table. We will have the coffee ready.