{"id":5315,"date":"2020-12-30T09:18:55","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T01:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=5315"},"modified":"2020-12-30T10:13:32","modified_gmt":"2020-12-30T02:13:32","slug":"halal-restaurants-hanoi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/halal-restaurants-hanoi\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Halal & Muslim-Friendly Hanoi Restaurants For Group Feasts With Vietnamese, South Asian & Middle Eastern Cuisine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Halal<\/em> restaurants in Hanoi<\/h2>\n
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Hanoi is famous for its rich food culture, yet <\/span>halal<\/em> <\/span>dining isn\u2019t a concept that most restaurants and eateries here are familiar with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That doesn\u2019t mean Muslim visitors have to resort to a vegetarian diet while they are here, though. Below we\u2019ve summed up <\/span>8 <\/b>halal<\/em> <\/b>restaurants in Hanoi <\/b>featuring Vietnamese, South Asian, and Middle Eastern cuisine to check out.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. d\u2019Lions Restaurant – halal<\/em> Southeast Asian cuisine<\/h3>\n
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Located inside the 3-star Cosiana hotel, d\u2019Lions Restaurant is where you can find a plethora of halal<\/em> Southeast Asian dishes on offer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>Beef <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/span> at d\u2019Lions<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit:<\/span>@nahzakm<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re eager to try out the famous <\/span>ph\u1edf<\/em> (VND80,000, ~USD3.46)<\/b> but are worried about the <\/span>halal<\/em> <\/span>status of street vendors, d\u2019Lions has got you covered.<\/span><\/p>\n

To truly experience Vietnamese cuisine to the fullest, though, don\u2019t miss out on nem cua b\u1ec3<\/em> \u2013 <\/span>Vietnamese crab spring rolls (VND98,000, ~USD4.23)<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ph\u1edf cu\u1ed1n<\/em> (VND110,000, ~USD4.75)<\/b> \u2013 fried beef rolled with lettuce in ph\u1edf<\/em> and dipped in fish sauce \u2013 is another popular Vietnamese snack that can be found here.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>Ph\u1edf cu\u1ed1n at d\u2019Lions<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit: <\/span>d\u2019Lions Restaurant<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

For the most bang for your buck, head down there during the weekend or on Mondays, when the restaurant has a 50% discount policy for the food menu. Even if you can\u2019t physically make it to the venue, you can still enjoy 30% off of your delivery orders.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 92 Le Duan Str., Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 10AM-10PM, Daily
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 098 310 9292
\n<\/span>Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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2. PK Spice Restaurant \u2013 quality service and generous servings<\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit:<\/span> PK Spice Restaurant<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

PK Spice<\/strong> surprises many customers for its generous servings. The<\/span> chicken cutlet starter (VND69,000, ~USD2.98)<\/b> can very well pass for a main dish.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking of chicken, the <\/span>butter chicken (VND149,000, ~USD6.44)<\/b> here is top-notch. Featuring tandoori-prepared chicken simmered in a creamy tomato-based gravy, it makes for an authentic Indian flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Share this VND99,000 naan with your crew<\/span>
\n<\/span>Image credit: <\/span>PK Spice Indian Restaurant<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Besides the crowd-favorite cheese naan, you can get a chicken curry with a huge garlic naan the length of an arm as a set to share for<\/span> VND99,000 (~USD4.28).<\/b><\/p>\n

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We also have to give a shout-out to the staff here for their excellent service. Professional and friendly, they’ll go out of their way to make sure you are satisfied. The owner is said to have even personally fulfilled a delivery order once when no Grab delivery was available.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 10 Hang Manh Str., Hoan Kiem, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 10AM-11PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 098 818 9802<\/span>
\n<\/span>Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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3. Grills & Gravy Halal Restaurant \u2013 buffet good for big groups and special diets<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span>Image credit: <\/span>Thang Noble<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Coming to <\/span>Grills & Gravy<\/b>, you can rest assured that the dishes are catered to your needs. Call ahead to let them know about your group\u2019s allergies, individual dietary concerns, and personal preferences, and they\u2019ll be taken into account.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit: <\/span>@courtstanbury<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Chicken Dum Biryani (VND155,000, ~USD6.70)<\/b> here deserves a special note. While chicken biryani in many other places puts a strong focus on the chicken, Grills & Gravy\u2019s highlights the rice, which has a distinct aroma thanks to various herbs and spices such as saffron.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>Image credit: <\/span>Falco Cherrug<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The restaurant also does all-you-can-eat buffets on order <\/span>(VND199,000, ~USD8.60\/person)<\/b> if there are 20 customers interested or more, so if you come in a big group, don\u2019t hesitate to contact them a day beforehand via Facebook or phone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 65 Hang Bun Str., Ba Dinh, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 10.30AM-11PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 082 366 9786<\/span>
\n<\/span>Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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4. Little India Restaurant \u2013 Indian food meets Chinese and Malaysian influences<\/h3>\n
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\n<\/span>Image credit:<\/span>Little India Restaurant<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

While Little India Restaurant<\/strong>\u2019s menu mainly revolves around Northern Indian cuisine, it also features dishes with a touch of Chinese influence, namely <\/span>chilli chicken (VND120,000, ~USD5.19)<\/b> or <\/span>chicken Manchurian (VND120,000, ~USD5.19)<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a section dedicated to Malaysian food also, offering a decent variety of dishes including <\/span>Sup Daging (VND125,000, ~USD5.40)<\/b> to <\/span>Ayam Goreng (VND105,000, ~USD4.54)<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n


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But if it\u2019s a pure Indian dining experience you seek, go for the <\/span>Tandoori chicken (VND145,000, ~USD6.27\/half a chicken)<\/b> – where the chicken is marinated in freshly ground spices and cooked in a Tandoor oven in true Indian style.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 32 Hang Tre, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> Mon-Thu 11AM-10PM | Fri 1.30PM-10.30PM | Sat-Sun 11AM-10.30PM<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 024 3926 1859<\/span>
\n<\/span>Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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5. Batavia Halal Indonesian Restaurant – authentic Indonesian tastes<\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit:<\/span> @bataviahanoi<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Batavia<\/strong> restaurant is one of the very few places where you can have a taste of authentic Indonesian cuisine in Hanoi.<\/span><\/p>\n

For starters, get a <\/span>gado-gado<\/em> (VND60,000. ~USD2.59)<\/b> to whet your appetite. This traditional salad featuring boiled vegetables and eggs served with peanut dressing is one of the 5 officially recognized national dishes of Indonesia.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit:<\/span> @bataviahanoi<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

And of course you can\u2019t come to an Indonesian restaurant without trying nasi goreng \u2013 this fried rice dish is to Indonesians what ph\u1edf is to Vietnamese after all. Nasi goreng at Batavia comes in different variations, from rice fried with<\/span> seafood (VND135,000, ~USD5.38)<\/b> to <\/span>vegetables (VND85,000, ~USD3.67)<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 116 Ngoc Ha Str., Ba Dinh, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 10AM-10PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 096 884 9512<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. Namaste Hanoi \u2013 northern and southern Indian cuisine in one place<\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit:<\/span> yoke ming hew<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Namaste Hanoi <\/b>boasts a diverse selection of both northern and southern Indian dishes, from Kashmiri Roganjosh (spicy lamb-based curries) to Tamil Kuzhambu (meat and\/or veggies in savoury tamarind broth). We hear that the owner personally attends each table to recommend dishes based on each customer\u2019s preferences – which would be helpful to navigate the vast menu.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> @dbfk0312<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Be sure to try the <\/span>Mutton Seekh Kebab (VND170,000, ~USD7.34)<\/b> here. The minced mutton is grilled in a Tandoor oven with the Indian signature spice garam masala, garlic, ginger, and green chili for a rich flavor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get a <\/span>vegetable raita (VND55,000, ~USD2.38)<\/b> to accompany your kebab too. The yogurt mixed with vegetables and spices will help balance out the taste of the mutton.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>Image credit: <\/span>@trishtrissh<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

For a convenient lunch, a Thali (set meal) is a solid choice as well. A set for two <\/span>(VND260,000, ~USD11.23)<\/b> comes with rice, 2 curries of choice, naan, raita, and desserts – a filling Indian meal offered in one package.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 46 Tho Nhuom Str., Hanoi, Vietnam<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 11AM-2.30PM & 6PM-10.30PM, Daily<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 024 3935 2400<\/span>
\n<\/span>Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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7. Handi Restaurant \u2013 Pakistani cuisine<\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit:<\/span> Handi Restaurant<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve had your fill of Indian food, <\/span>Handi Restaurant <\/b>might offer a nice change of pace with its Pakistani dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n

First thing first, though, get the<\/span> Greek salad (VND75,000, ~USD3.24)<\/b>. Coming with tons of veggies, chickpeas, and a decent chunk of tasty cubed feta, it could make for a light, healthy meal by itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nImage credit:<\/span> Handi Restaurant<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Dal Fry (VND97,000, ~USD4.17)<\/b> here is a treat for vegetarians as well. While this is a common dish, Handi’s version is finished off with coriander and fresh ginger, which gives it a kick.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit:<\/span> Hong Dang<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

And it would be a waste to come to Handi without trying the Handi dishes – meat-based dishes cooked in clay pots. With a wide variety from <\/span>lamb makhni handi<\/em> (VND178,000, ~USD7.66) <\/b>\u2013 boneless lamb simmered in tomato sauce \u2013 to chicken white handi <\/span>(VND158,000, ~USD6.80) <\/b>\u2013<\/span> chicken cooked with cream sauce, you\u2019ll have no shortage of options to sink your teeth into.<\/span><\/p>\n

The location is a bit far away from the city\u2019s center, but don\u2019t let that put you off. Handi has their own delivery staff, saving you the hassle of relying on third-party delivery services, so the pleasure of enjoying <\/span>halal<\/em> <\/span>food from the comfort of your room is just one phone call away.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 50 To Ngoc Van Str., Tay Ho, Hanoi<\/span>
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> Sat \u2013 Thu 10.30AM-3PM & 5.30PM-10.30PM | Fri 1.30PM-3.30PM & 5.30PM-10.30PM<\/span>
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 0243 883 5656
\n<\/span>Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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8. Zaika Restaurant \u2013 tasty dal<\/em> and desserts<\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit:<\/span> Zaika Restaurant<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Zaika Restaurant <\/b>is another destination to sate your cravings for <\/span>halal <\/span><\/i>Indian food. Amongst the restaurant\u2019s expansive menu, <\/span>Palak Paneer (VND140,000. ~USD6.02)<\/b> stands out with its spinach puree and cottage cheese that\u2019ll melt in your mouth with every bite. Pair it with jeera rice or naan for the best taste.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>Image credit:<\/span>Bui Luong<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Dal Zaika (VND120,000, ~USD5.16)<\/b> shouldn\u2019t be overlooked either. This in-house Dal Makhani recipe made with black whole lentils, ginger, garlic, and butter is one the chefs here take exceptional pride in.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/i>Dal Zaika
\n<\/span>Image credit:<\/span> Zaika Restaurant<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to order some <\/span>gulab jamun (VND75,000, ~USD3.23)<\/b> for dessert. These milky dough balls soaked in rose-scented syrup are dubbed “Indian doughnuts” and will be a perfect way to wrap up your meal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b><\/span> 13 Hang Dieu Str., Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
\n<\/span>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 11AM-10PM
\n<\/span>Telephone:<\/b><\/span> 091 322 1971
\n<\/span>Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Halal restaurants in Hanoi<\/h3>\n
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No vacation is complete without memories of a good meal. So if you are Muslim or are traveling with a Muslim friend, be sure to check out these 8 <\/span>halal <\/span><\/i>restaurants in Hanoi for a fulfilling experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more food & drink venues in Hanoi, check out:<\/p>\n