Halal Food in Boston (2025)
Kenmore Square’s Yemeni restaurant pairs tanoor-baked bread, mandi, and haneeth with a warm, family-run vibe and optional floor seating. Celebrated by Boston Magazine and noted by the Boston Globe for offering a fully halal menu, it’s become a community anchor.
A Roxbury stalwart near the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center, Ashur serves generous Somali and North African plates—think cumin-braised lamb and fragrant rice—with spiced Somali chai. Recognized by Boston Magazine and highlighted by Eater Boston, it’s beloved for value and hospitality.
Pumpkin dumplings aren't something you see every day, but they’re definitely something you have to order at Silk Road, Boston’s only Uyghur restaurant. The dumplings are filled with diced and sauteed pumpkin, providing a sweet-savory combination that we really enjoy. The lamb-filled naan and laghman noodles are also pretty good. If you plan ahead, you could even walk out with a whole leg of lamb - the restaurant makes them for anyone who preorders 48 hours in advance. Silk Road is currently open for takeout and delivery.
Brighton’s longtime Pakistani and Indian kitchen is known for haleem, nihari, and biryani; staff confirm halal meats. Frequently recommended by Eater Boston, it remains a reliable, independently owned choice near Allston’s venues and the Charles River.
Located at 1443 Tremont St., next to Dunkin' and near the Roxbury Crossing T stop, I found Nachlo to be a new Mission Hill spot blending Pakistani and Mexican cuisines. The menu includes burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and nachos with choices of grilled steak or chicken, lamb barbacoa, ground beef, or vegetables (with shrimp and fish available for tacos); it also offers lamb kofta, chicken biryani, kebabs, and naan, plus chicken fingers, sides of chips and guac, and desserts like rice pudding and cake, with chai and Mexican sodas to drink. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., its opening adds to the neighborhood's growing dining options alongside recent spots like Milkweed and Chilacates and the forthcoming Tavern of Tales.
Serving Persian cuisine since 1999, Molana draws Greater Boston’s Iranian diaspora for kebabs, stews, saffron ice cream, and tahdig. Featured by Watertown News for its community role and longevity, it’s a warmly run, independent halal-friendly destination just beyond the city line.
Part market, part cafe, and part halal butcher, this Roxbury hub celebrates the African diaspora with bowls, sandwiches, and seasonal sides alongside a farmer-driven, humanely raised halal butchery. Covered by the Boston Globe and Eater Boston, it’s deeply rooted in neighborhood life.
True to its name, this independent Longwood-area spot keeps the focus on halal North Indian staples—tandoori, curries, biryani—and straightforward hospitality. A practical option for students, hospital staff, and visitors looking for reliably halal plates near the Green Line.
South End’s late-night Turkish fixture turns out adana kebabs, doner, and pide into the wee hours. Included on Eater Boston’s halal-friendly map and after-midnight guides, it’s a go-to for post-show eats that stay faithful to Turkish flavors.
A Roxbury-born, sibling-run spot serving halal soul food—fried chicken, chopped cheese, smoked mac—with a mission rooted in neighborhood pride. Featured by Boston Magazine and local media, it shares a building with Boston’s oldest continuously operating mosque.