Visiting Bangkok means making the most of your senses: sight, sound, smell, touch, and of course, taste. Where the latter is concerned for our Muslim friends, fret not. There’s no need to compromise on good food during your next trip to the Land of Smiles, as there are plenty of Halal culinary experiences that easily measure up.
When people think of halal food in Bangkok, they may think that the options are very limiting. Sure, there’s a whole process behind it. You can’t just cut out pork from the menu and call it halal.
These places in Bangkok have proven that halal doesn’t mean you have to compromise your choices. From Thai to Japanese, here are the best places where you can eat halal in Bangkok.
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Where to find the best halal food in Bangkok
Fat Lamb Bkk
Fat Lamb offers diners Mediterranean delicacies with an American twist. An acclaimed ‘Lambassador,’ chef Yakup takes great care in delivering his dishes to each table, with prices reasonable and large portions to share.
Order the hummus to start, perhaps some baba ghanoush, then see if the kebabs pique your interest. Don’t forget to get the lamb shank — you’re ordering from the Lambassador after all — and it’s served with mash potatoes made using three butters.
More info: Fat Lamb Bkk
Opening times: Wed-Thu, 5-10pm; Fri-Sun, 12-10pm
Location: 15, Seri 5 Alley, Suan Luang, Bangkok
Nearest station: Hua Mak, Airport Rail Link
Al Saray
When it comes to the right seasonings, Al Saray does not disappoint. They serve up hearty Indian and Lebanese cuisine that is not only packed full of flavour, but also prepared strictly according to halal standards. Highlights include the King Fish Biryani, mixed grilled platter with some naan, and the Lebanese beef stew. Make sure you order the coffee afterwards, as it comes packed with aroma.
More info: Al Saray
Opening times: Open daily, 11.30am-10.30pm
Location: 60 2 Soi Si Lom 2, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Khet Bang Rak, Bangkok
Nearest station: Silom, BTS
Jirakaan Restaurant
120+ dishes that are halal are being offered at Jirakaan right now. They taste the historic Thai cuisine straight out of old cookbooks, for which many recipes have been almost lost to time. Does pineapple wrapped with beef sound interesting? Or perhaps some boiled egg with tamarind sauce — a palace recipe? They have all of those and more, equipped with a team of attentive staff to guide you through their selections.
More info: Jirakaan Restaurant
Opening times: Open daily, 11am-10.30pm
Location: 76 Sukhumvit 51 Alley, Klongton Nue, Watthana, Bangkok
Nearest station: Thonglor, BTS
Busaba Halal
Seeing how diverse the variety of cuisines in Bangkok is, it’s not very surprising to see such a thing as halal roasted duck. Busaba is one of the few places that serves exactly that, along with great appetisers and organic coffee. It’s a great chance for Muslims to try the delicacy that is roasted duck. Order it with rice or on top of egg noodles.
More info: Busaba Halal
Opening times: Open Thu-Tue, 12-4pm
Location: 151, 4 Thanon Nakhon Chaisi Rd, Thanon Nakhon Chai Si, Dusit District, Bangkok
Nearest station: Sirindhorn, MRT
Al-Hussain Restaurant
In business since 1996, Al-Hussain makes one of the best shawarmas in town. They’re an Indian-Bangladeshi establishment with a menu filled with delicacies bursting with authentic flavour. The beef curry with potatoes, kebabs, hummus—what you order is exactly what you get. Be sure to grab the Arabic milk tea from the stand while you’re there.
More info: Al-Hussain Restaurant
Opening times: Open daily, 10am-3am
Location: Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok
Nearest station: Nana, BTS
AYA Japanese Halal Restaurant
Yes, you read that right: a Japanese halal restaurant. Head over to Aya for the freshest picks of the day, or a filling bowl of udon. All your Japanese favourites are available, and they all taste great. Be sure to leave some room for desserts, as their sweet buns are the perfect end to any meal.
More info: AYA Japanese Halal Restaurant
Opening times: Open daily, 11am-9pm
Location: 686 A10 Phatanakarn 38, Suan Luang, Bangkok
Nearest station: Hua Mak, MRT
Sinthorn Steakhouse
Sinthorn is a favourite among Muslim locals. It’s almost always packed with people and offers amazing steaks and many international selections in their indoor area. Outdoors, they have a famous mookrata buffet which is all-you-can-eat for only THB 300. Vegetables, beef slices, sides — everything halal food-related you might need in Bangkok, they have.
More info: Sintorn Steakhouse
Opening times: Mon-Thu, 10am-10pm; Fri-Sun, 10am-10.30pm
Location: 263 1 Srinagarindra Rd, Hua Mak, Bang Kapi District, Bangkok
Nearest station: Si Kritha, MRT
Ninut Khanom Jeen
Ninut brings in her own recipes from Chiang Rai, spiced and cooked to perfection as she serves up amazing halal renditions of your favourite Northern Thai dishes, including khanom jeen with slices of local beef, chicken drumstick khao soi, beef larb, and more. Plus, they don’t hold back when it comes to ingredients, so it’ll be worth the trip going to Rama 9.
More info: Ninut Khanom Jeen
Opening times: Open daily, 8.30am-8pm
Location: 22 Motorway 7 Alley, Lane 2-1, Thap Chang, Saphan Sung, Bangkok
Nearest station: Ban Thap Chang, Airport Rail Link
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Vichayuth Chantan
Digital Writer, Drinks and Dining
Writer by day, skinny legend by night, "Kook" Vichayuth works closely with Bangkok's F&B industry. His hobbies include bar-hopping, catching up with friends, and silently judging you from across the room.
