HALAL CUISINE
Halal Food in Budapest
Types of Halal Cuisine You’ll Find:
- Turkish & Middle Eastern – Most common and widely trusted
- Pakistani/Indian – Popular with expats and students
- Syrian, Lebanese, Egyptian – Offering authentic Levantine options
- Afghan, Iranian, and Malay/Indonesian – More niche but growing
- Hungarian Dishes in Halal Form – Some local restaurants offer halal goulash, stews, and soups
Top-Rated Halal Restaurants in Budapest
Istanbul Kebab & Grill
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Halal Status: Fully halal
- What to try: Döner kebabs, grilled lamb skewers, Turkish tea
- Location: Multiple branches in city center
Halal Curry House
- Cuisine: Pakistani/Indian
- Halal Status: Verified halal
- What to try: Butter chicken, biryani, naan, chai
- Location: Near Keleti Railway Station
Al-Amir Restaurant
- Cuisine: Syrian/Lebanese
- Halal Status: Fully halal, family-owned
- What to try: Mezze platters, kebabs, hummus, falafel
- Location: Close to the Parliament building
Al-Amir Restaurant
- Cuisine: Syrian/Lebanese
- Halal Status: Fully halal, family-owned
- What to try: Mezze platters, kebabs, hummus, falafel
- Location: Close to the Parliament building
Szeráj Étterem (Seray)
- Cuisine: Turkish buffet-style
- Halal Status: Majority of dishes halal; ask staff for confirmation
- What to try: Lamb stew, Turkish pide, baklava
- Location: Oktogon area
Shalimar Restaurant
- Cuisine: Pakistani/Indian fine dining
- Halal Status: Halal certified
- What to try: Lamb karahi, chapli kebab, lassi
- Location: Near Nyugati Railway Station
Other Halal Restaurants in Budapest
Majorelle (Moroccan)
Authentic Moroccan cuisine in a cozy setting. Great for tagines and couscous.
Mozata (Lebanese)
Modern Lebanese restaurant known for falafel, grilled meats, and Arabic mezze.
Leila’s Authentic Lebanese Cuisine
Elegant spot serving traditional Lebanese food, ideal for families and groups.
Bangla Büfé Premium (Bangladeshi/Indian)
Affordable halal Indian food—great for chicken tikka, pakoras, and biryani.
Halal Grocery Stores & Butchers
Some Turkish or Arab-run restaurants may offer halal versions of traditional Hungarian meals like:
- Halal gulyás (goulash)
- Halal chicken paprikash
- Halal beef stew with nokedli (Hungarian dumplings)
These are often fusion or adjusted versions but still offer a taste of local cuisine.
Mosques Nearby
Budapest has several mosques and Islamic centers where you can confirm halal food sources:
- Magyar Iszlám Közösség (Hungarian Islamic Community)
- Dar Al Salam Mosque
- Budapest Mosque & Cultural Centre (Gül Baba Street)
Halal Hungarian Cuisine
You’ll find many halal butchers and supermarkets in districts with diverse populations:
- District VIII (Józsefváros) and IX (Ferencváros) – Near universities
- Al-Raheem Butcher
- Asian Market Budapest
- Syrian & Arab mini markets around Blaha Lujza tér
