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.

One of the region’s few Uyghur spots, this East Cambridge favorite turns out hand-pulled laghman noodles, big plate chicken, and lamb kebabs. Covered by The Infatuation and listed on halal guides, it’s a small, bustling room with bold flavors and halal options.

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.

A Mission Hill favorite blending Pakistani staples and Mexican formats—aloo gobi tacos, chana masala quesadillas, chapli kebab platters—using 100% halal meat. Eater Boston covered its opening and later featured it among halal-friendly picks.

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.