Halal Food in Toronto
Canada……
Mencari makanan Halal tak susah sangat di Toronto…… Banyak Restoran Halal
terdapat di Toronto…. Amirah & Family selalu mencuba rasa masakan di
Restoran-restoran Halal yang ada di Toronto ni..... baru-baru ni kami mencuba restoran
Sukhothai, 274
Parlaiment St location .... Sungguh enak rasa tom yam....
Kawan-kawan
yang datang Toronto bolehlah cuba di restoran ini.....
Restoran Sukhothai... (halal)
Abi & Umi
More Info Best halal restaurants in Toronto :
1. Affy’s Premium
Grill, 2200 Brock Rd, Pickering
It took me a long time to find “my” dish. But I finally did (Cajun Stuffed
Chicken with a mango milkshake), and now I can finally agree with everyone on
the Affy’s bandwagon that it is a good and “safe” restaurant. They’ve improved
leaps and bounds from when they first opened, although we still hear complaints
of poor customer service. Either way, you will always see a familiar face and
most people agree on this place when deciding on where to eat with a large
group.
2. Bamiyan Kabob, Markham, Toronto and
Mississauga
Bamiyan Kabob is one of the best-known Afghan
restaurants in the city. Most entrees feature a combination of meat, rice and
naan, which sounds meek but just the opposite with their brilliant mix of
spices. The white sauce is a must with your meal and so is their dessert,
firnee, which is a creamy homemade pudding, spiced with cardamom and topped
with pistachios. I prefer the newer Markham location mostly because it’s more
spacious however; the Toronto location is more convenient and accessible.
4. Pizza Land, 1801
Lawrence Avenue East, Scarborough
Pizza Land, as the name suggests, is best known
for their pizza. But almost everything on their menu is equally as delicious. I
usually order a plate of BBQ wings, Shish Taouk or their home burger with
fries. When I’m in the mood for fresh and wholesome comfort food I head here.
There’s usually something for everyone and the quality is more or less
consistent. I give them points for being clean and having ample seating with
large tables, which makes it suitable for families. When you’re finished, head
next door to Patisserie Royale for dessert!
3. Kara Mia, 3175
Rutherford Rd. Unit 39, Vaughan
Ask anyone what they think about Kara Mia, and
I’ll halal bet you it will always be something positive. I don’t think I’ve
ever heard anything negative about their food or service – except that there
portion sizes are getting smaller. It might get busy on a weekend, and since
the Vaughan location is rather small, so reservations are a must. But in terms
of food quality, professionalism and culinary expertise, Kara Mia ranks well.
Their Italian inspired menu has morphed over the years to include some homely
favourites like burgers and steak. But Chef Abdurrahim’s take rises above
expectations. I highly recommend their Peppercorn Steak with Saffron
Poutine.
5. Restoran Malaysia, 815 Major Mackenzie
Drive East, Richmond Hill
This spacious Malaysian restaurant tucked away
in Toronto’s north features beautiful décor and equally beautiful food. The
menu is vast, literally pages and pages of appetizers, soups, rice, noodles and
main dishes. I love the various homemade roti canai and prata they offer along
with their soothing teh tarik, or pulled tea. This place gets packed on a
Friday or Saturday evening, and with no reservation service, be prepared to
wait if you arrive later than six in the evening.
6. Sukhothai, 274
Parlaiment St location ONLY
When Sukhothai first opened their doors, it was
a wonderful and welcome surprise to be able to enjoy authentic Thai food that
was halal. They do not serve any pork or alcohol and purchase all of their meat
from a local halal butcher. Most of the food is incredible, but my favourite
dish is khao soi with chicken. The dining area is very narrow and décor is
modest with pictures of the owner’s travels throughout Thailand. Update – the
Parlaiment St location has gone through renovations and they’ve opened a 2nd
location on Wellington St. which serves halal meat (no pork on their menu
either) but do serve alcohol so please make sure you go to the right
location!
7. Pak Centre, 2683 Lawrence Ave East,
Scarborough
Pak Centre is on this list because of their
ambiance, comfortable seating and cleanliness. In regards to menu and taste,
they are comparable to most other reputable halal South Asian restaurant
featuring the usual suspects – butter chicken, tandoori chicken, biryani, etc.
However, they do offer some distinct dishes like Murgh Mumtaz, which is
boneless chicken breast stuffed with cheese, baked and served with cream laced
mango curry. I also like the fact that Pak Centre dishes are not soaked in oil
and they pay attention to presentation and proper food plating.
8. Paramount Fine Foods, Richmond Hill,
Toronto and Mississauga
Located across from Toronto Eaton Centre,
Paramount is an ideal place to grab Lebanese and authentic Middle Eastern food
in the heart of the city. It gets very crowded and there might be a delay in
placing your order, but the food is worth the wait and several steps up from
your typical shawarma joint. Of the various items they offer, I would say their
Shawarma and Shish Taouk plates are my favourites along with their refreshing
cocktail juice, which is a mixture of mango, strawberry and banana. Some of
their items can be bland which makes the meal seem heavy and boring at times,
but mixing in their sauces usually helps break up any lull in excitement. They
feature a wonderful assortment of baklava – and their pita is a must.
9. Hakka Garden, 25 Overlea Boulevard,
Toronto
This restaurant has reclaimed themselves in my
opinion after a few years of being just average, mainly for lack of customer
service. However, recently they’ve stepped up their game and have moved to the
top of my list for Indian style Chinese food. They are now one of the few Hakka
restaurants that have a reputable meat source and do not serve alcohol, pork or
a partial halal menu. Their portions are great for the price; three people can
eat from a single dish if you order extra rice. I would say most items on the
menu are delicious, but I personally like the garlic chicken and crispy beef
best. I’ve also heard that their chicken pakora, chilli chicken and spicy green
beans are worth a try!
10. Hamdi, 18 Rexdale Blvd, Toronto
Somalian cuisine has two main influences;
South Asian and Italian which make it a unique and very
comforting style of cooking. Hamdi is very well-known as the best Somali
restaurant in Toronto. Meals come as fragrantly spiced meat and rice or
noodle combination. Tall refreshing glasses of juice are
constantly being refilled (my favourite is mango) and meals are
served with a customary banana. Their intense house hot sauce and
complimentary clove spiced tea rounds out the meal. There is a downtown
location as well. Hamdi is not in it’s glory years any longer, they have let go
a bit on quality and proportions, but still feel that they are a must try if
you haven’t been before.
11. Crave Grill
House, 25 Woodbine Downs Blvd #5, Toronto ** NEW ADDITION! **
Crave Grill House was featured on our Best NEW restaurants list for 2013 but
due to their increased popularity and consistency with great food and wonderful
service – we’ve moved them to this list as well. They started with a bang, and
they are holding the momentum. Favourites are their ribs and various pasta
dishes. This place is a must try if you’re looking for a new halal grill house!
