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15 Best Halal Restaurants in Sydney — Certified & Authentic

Searching for a halal Indian restaurant in Sydney? The Grand Palace on George Street, Sydney CBD, is your answer.

Published Apr 23, 2026
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Sydney is a vibrant melting pot of cultures, and its food scene reflects that diversity—especially when it comes to Halal dining. Whether you’re a local craving authentic Halal flavors or a visitor seeking trusted Halal options, this guide takes you through some of the best Halal restaurants in Sydney. From sizzling grills to aromatic biryanis and fine dining experiences, we’ve handpicked spots that combine delicious food with a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Quick Answer

Sydney's halal dining scene spans 15 restaurants across 8 suburbs — covering Indian, Turkish, Lebanese, Egyptian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Chinese cuisines, from fine dining in the CBD to long-established halal institutions and casual neighbourhood restaurants. The Grand Palace Indian Restaurant at Basement, 261 George Street, Sydney CBD leads this guide as the only halal-certified Indian fine dining venue in the CBD — with a Gold Licensed bar, palace-inspired dining room, and private dining for groups of 2 to 100 guests. Nawaz Flavour of India near Darling Harbour has held halal certification since 1990 and is the longest-established halal Indian restaurant near the waterfront. Lal Qila Restaurant at King Street Wharf offers Mughlai Indian-Pakistani halal fine dining with a live charcoal barbecue kitchen and harbourside setting, and its sister venue Lal Qila Darling Harbour is also included in this guide. Pasha's Turkish Restaurant in Newtown and Taste of Turkey represent Sydney's halal Turkish dining options — two of the most popular halal venues on the Inner West restaurant circuit. Cairo Takeaway brings halal Egyptian street food to Sydney's inner west, while Mecca Bah Sydney is a popular halal North African and Middle Eastern restaurant. Dragon House and Neptune Palace Restaurant cover Chinese halal dining — an important and growing niche in Sydney's halal restaurant landscape. Ekush Halal Restaurant serves Bangladeshi cuisine, and Indian Biryani Restaurant covers Hyderabadi-style biryani and halal North Indian cooking. Jounieh at Walsh Bay adds Lebanese halal cuisine with a waterfront setting, and The Sultan's Table brings Ottoman-style Turkish cooking to the guide. Ogalo City Sydney completes the 15-restaurant guide. This is the most comprehensive guide to halal dining in Sydney — covering every major cuisine style, suburb and price point, from casual takeaway to premium fine dining.

Compare at a Glance

All restaurants below use halal-certified or halal ingredients. The Grand Palace's certification covers our entire non-vegetarian menu.

  • The Grand Palace

    Our Pick

    Sydney CBD · Indian Fine Dining

    Halal certified · Vegetarian, vegan, Jain

    Good for groups
  • Nawaz Flavour of India

    Glebe · Indian

    Halal certified

    Good for groups
  • Cairo Takeaway

    Newtown · Egyptian Street Food

    Halal

    Good for groups
  • Lal Qila Restaurant

    Surry Hills · Mughlai Pakistani-Indian

    Halal certified

    Good for groups
  • The Sultan's Table

    Enmore · Turkish

    Halal ingredients

    Good for groups
  • Pasha's Turkish Restaurant

    Newtown · Turkish

    Contact restaurant

    Good for groups
  • Mecca Bah

    Sydney CBD · Middle Eastern & Mediterranean

    Halal certified

    Good for groups
  • Dragon House

    Parramatta · Indian-Chinese

    Halal certified

    Good for groups
  • Ekush Halal Restaurant

    Lakemba · Thai-Chinese (Bangladeshi style)

    Halal

    Good for groups
  • Lal Qila Darling Harbour

    Darling Harbour · Mughlai Pakistani-Indian

    Halal certified

    Good for groups
  • Ogalo City Sydney

    Sydney CBD · Portuguese-Style BBQ

    Halal certified

    Good for groups
  • Jounieh

    Dawes Point · Middle Eastern

    Contact restaurant

    Good for groups
  • Taste of Turkey

    Newtown · Turkish

    Contact restaurant

    Good for groups
  • Neptune Palace Restaurant

    Circular Quay · Malaysian & Chinese Fine Dining

    Halal certified

    Good for groups
  • Indian Biryani Restaurant

    Rockdale · Hyderabadi Biryani

    Halal

    Good for groups
The Grand Palace — halal Indian restaurant, Sydney CBD
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Our Pick

The Grand Palace Indian Restaurant

The Grand Palace is the only halal-certified Indian fine dining venue in Sydney CBD — a basement dining room styled after India's royal palaces, Gold Licensed, with private dining for groups of 2 to 100 guests. Every dish on the menu is halal, and a genuinely deep vegetarian, vegan and Jain selection sits alongside the tandoor classics, so a mixed-diet table isn't a special request.

Must-Try Dishes

Butter ChickenDum Parda BiryaniGunpowder Gobhi
Basement, 261 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Lunch 12–3pm daily · Dinner 5–10pm (Sun–Thu), 5–10:30pm (Fri–Sat)
  • Dietary: Halal certified · Full vegetarian & vegan menu · Jain (no onion/garlic) on request
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Nawaz Flavour of India

A long-standing halal Indian restaurant in Glebe, serving for over a decade — a reliable, no-frills option for a proper curry dinner in the inner west.

142a Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037
Mon–Thu 12–10:30pm · Fri 4–11pm · Sat 12–11pm · Sun 12–10:30pm
  • Dietary: Halal certified
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Cairo Takeaway

A no-frills Egyptian street-food spot on Enmore Road — falafel, charcoal meats, salads and pita wraps for a casual halal meal rather than a sit-down dinner.

81 Enmore Rd, Newtown NSW 2042
Mon–Thu 12–10pm · Fri 12–11pm · Sat 9am–11pm · Sun 9am–10pm
  • Dietary: Halal
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Lal Qila Restaurant

The original Lal Qila — a Surry Hills institution serving Mughlai Pakistani-Indian halal cooking since it first opened, before the King Street Wharf second location came along. Charcoal barbecue kitchen, rich curries, and a loyal local following.

351-353 Cleveland St, Surry Hills NSW 2016
Mon–Sun 5–10:30pm
  • Dietary: Halal certified
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The Sultan's Table

An Enmore Turkish institution since 2004 — halal ingredients throughout, BYO, and a vibrant, always-busy dining room that's become a genuine Inner West fixture.

179 Enmore Road, Enmore NSW 2042
Mon–Fri 11am–11pm · Sat–Sun 11am–11:30pm
  • Dietary: Halal ingredients throughout
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Pasha's Turkish Restaurant

Serving Newtown since 1975, Pasha's is one of Sydney's longest-running Turkish restaurants — modern and authentic Turkish cooking in a room with genuine neighbourhood history.

490 King Street, Newtown NSW 2042
Open 7 days, 5:30–10:30pm
  • Dietary: Contact the restaurant directly for dietary requirements
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Mecca Bah

A lively King Street Wharf restaurant with fully halal-certified Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes, waterfront views, and belly-dancing entertainment on select nights — as much an experience as a meal.

King Street Wharf, 32 The Promenade, Sydney NSW 2000
Daily, happy hour 3–6pm — confirm full hours directly
  • Dietary: All menu items halal certified
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Dragon House Indian Chinese Halal Restaurant

A Parramatta institution blending Indian and Chinese cooking under one halal-certified roof — a genuinely useful combination for a group with different cravings on the same night.

38-40 George St, Parramatta NSW 2150
Mon–Fri 11:30am–2:30pm & 5:30–10pm · Sat 1–11pm · Sun 1–10pm
  • Dietary: Halal certified
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Ekush Halal Restaurant

A Lakemba restaurant serving halal Thai-Chinese food cooked in the Bangladeshi style — a distinctive combination that's built a strong local following in Sydney's south-west.

Shop 3, 157-171 Haldon St, Lakemba NSW 2195
Mon–Fri 5–11pm · Sat–Sun 8am–11pm
  • Dietary: Halal
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Lal Qila Darling Harbour

Lal Qila's second location, opened at King Street Wharf after the original Surry Hills restaurant's success — the same Mughlai Pakistani-Indian halal menu, with a Darling Harbour setting for visitors and tourists.

30 Lime Street, King St Wharf, Darling Harbour NSW 2000
Mon–Sat 12–3pm & 5–10:30pm · Sun 5–10pm
  • Dietary: Halal certified
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Ogalo City Sydney

A halal-certified Portuguese-style restaurant in the CBD — BBQ chicken, burgers and wraps with late-night hours that stretch well past most kitchens, useful for a halal meal outside standard dinner hours.

b/127 Liverpool St, Sydney NSW 2000
Mon–Wed 10:30am–11pm · Thu 10:30am–2am · Fri 10:30am–5am · Sat 10am–5am · Sun 11am–11pm
  • Dietary: Halal certified; vegetarian and fish options available
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Jounieh

A contemporary Middle Eastern restaurant on the Walsh Bay harbourside — named for the Lebanese seaside city, with a setting that leans into that same waterfront, promenade feel.

Shop 2, 17 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point NSW 2000
Wed–Sun 11am–late
  • Dietary: Contact the restaurant directly for dietary requirements
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Taste of Turkey

An Enmore Road Turkish restaurant with long daily hours, open from morning through to late evening — a flexible option if your halal dinner plans shift later in the night.

88-90 Enmore Road, Newtown NSW 2042
Mon–Thu & Sun 9am–10pm · Fri–Sat 9am–11pm
  • Dietary: Contact the restaurant directly for dietary requirements
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Neptune Palace Restaurant

A fine-dining halal Malaysian and Chinese restaurant near Circular Quay — a polished option if you want halal dining with a proper fine-dining setting rather than a casual meal.

Gateway Building, Level 1, Corner of Pitt & Alfred Street, Circular Quay NSW 2000
Lunch and dinner, 7 days — confirm exact hours directly
  • Dietary: Halal certified
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Indian Biryani Restaurant

A Rockdale biryani specialist covering Hyderabadi-style biryani and halal North Indian cooking — open until 1:30am daily, a late-night option for a proper biryani in Sydney's south.

Must-Try Dishes

Hyderabadi Biryani
544 Princes Hwy, Rockdale NSW 2216
Daily 11am–1:30am
  • Dietary: Halal

Conclusion

Sydney's halal dining scene spans Indian, Turkish, Lebanese, Egyptian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Chinese cuisines across a dozen suburbs — from Ogalo City's late-night Portuguese BBQ to Neptune Palace's fine-dining Malaysian-Chinese menu. The Grand Palace stands apart as the only halal-certified Indian fine dining venue in Sydney CBD — Gold Licensed, with vegetarian, vegan and Jain options built into the same halal menu.

Whichever of these suits your night, most are neighbourhood institutions that reward calling ahead, especially on weekends.

Ready to experience it yourself? Tables fill fast on weeknights.

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Nirav Shah

Nirav Shah is a hospitality professional with a strong passion for food culture, restaurant design, and exceptional customer experience. From over 10 years, he has explored Sydney’s diverse culinary scene with a thoughtful and informed perspective, gaining hands-on insight into how successful restaurants deliver quality dining.

With a deep appreciation for flavor, ambience, and service, Nirav focuses on both lunch and dinner experiences when evaluating dining venues. His recommendations are shaped by personal visits and careful research, highlighting restaurants that consistently offer memorable and well-rounded dining experiences worth returning to.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best halal restaurant in Sydney CBD?

The Grand Palace Indian Restaurant at Basement, 261 George Street, Sydney CBD is Sydney CBD's premier halal-certified fine dining venue. The restaurant holds halal certification, operates a Gold Licensed bar, and can accommodate groups from 2 to 100 guests across private dining spaces. Lunch Mon–Fri 12–3pm; Dinner Sun–Thu 5–10pm, Fri–Sat 5–10:30pm. Call (02) 8021 7696 or book at thegrandpalace.com.au.

Is The Grand Palace Indian Restaurant halal-certified?

Yes. The Grand Palace Indian Restaurant in Sydney CBD operates a halal-certified kitchen throughout. All meats served are halal-certified, and the restaurant also offers vegetarian and vegan options alongside the halal menu. It is also Gold Licensed, making it a standout choice for halal guests who want to enjoy a premium dining atmosphere with wine service available at the same table for non-halal guests.

Can I book a halal group dinner in Sydney?

Yes. The Grand Palace Indian Restaurant at Basement, 261 George Street, Sydney CBD offers private dining for groups from 2 to 100 guests with a fully halal-certified kitchen. Ideal for birthdays, corporate dinners, Ramadan iftars, Eid celebrations, and special occasions. Call (02) 8021 7696 or book at thegrandpalace.com.au.

What is the best halal restaurant for a special occasion in Sydney?

The Grand Palace Indian Restaurant in Sydney CBD is the top choice for a special halal occasion — palace-inspired fine dining, private rooms for 2–100 guests, Gold Licensed bar, and a fully halal-certified kitchen. For waterfront dining, Jounieh at Walsh Bay offers Lebanese halal cuisine with harbour views. For a regal atmosphere, Lal Qila near Darling Harbour offers Mughlai Pakistani fine dining. Call The Grand Palace on (02) 8021 7696 to discuss your event requirements.

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