Restaurant Guides

Is it halal? We've verified the halal status of popular chain restaurants across Australia so you can order with confidence.

Halal Restaurants on the Gold Coast: 2026 Guide
Restaurant Guides·7 min

Halal Restaurants on the Gold Coast: 2026 Guide

A guide to 34 halal and Muslim-friendly restaurants across the Gold Coast, from Surfers Paradise to Southport, with the halal status for every venue.

Is Nene Chicken Halal?
Restaurant Guides·5 min

Is Nene Chicken Halal?

Nene Chicken's halal status varies by location. Some stores like Melbourne Central are halal-certified, but others use shared fryers. Here is what Muslims need to know about this Korean fried chicken chain.

Is Schnitz Halal?
Restaurant Guides·5 min

Is Schnitz Halal?

Schnitz sources chicken from halal-certified suppliers, but serves pork (bacon, ham) and operates mixed kitchens at all 70+ locations. Not halal-certified as a restaurant.

Is Zeus Street Greek Halal?
Restaurant Guides·4 min

Is Zeus Street Greek Halal?

Zeus Street Greek does not serve halal meat and also serves alcohol. Falafel (vegan) is available as an alternative. Here is what Muslims need to know about this Greek fast-casual chain.

Is Seoul Garden Halal?
Restaurant Guides·4 min

Is Seoul Garden Halal?

Seoul Garden is halal certified in Australia. The all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hot pot chain has approximately 9 locations, including Melbourne and Gold Coast. A great option for Muslim families and groups.

Is Kinn Thai Halal?
Restaurant Guides·4 min

Is Kinn Thai Halal?

Kinn Thai offers halal chicken and beef, but the restaurant is not halal certified. Pork and alcohol are also served in a shared kitchen. Check with individual locations for their current halal options.

Is Belles Hot Chicken Halal?
Restaurant Guides·4 min

Is Belles Hot Chicken Halal?

Belles Hot Chicken uses halal meat for all their chicken, with no pork on the menu and no alcohol in the food. Alcohol is served as a beverage. Very popular among Melbourne's Muslim community.

Is Gong Cha Halal?
Restaurant Guides·4 min

Is Gong Cha Halal?

Gong Cha marks menu items as halal-certified and uses halal-certified ingredients with no pork or alcohol products. A safe bubble tea option for Muslims in Australia.

Is Haidilao Halal?
Restaurant Guides·4 min

Is Haidilao Halal?

Haidilao Australia is not halal-certified. Some broths contain alcohol, pork is on the menu, and cross-contamination is likely. Here is what Muslims need to know.

Is Chicken Treat Halal?
Restaurant Guides·4 min

Is Chicken Treat Halal?

All Chicken Treat stores use halal-certified chicken. Some locations like Forest Lakes (WA) are fully halal-certified by WAHA. Here is the full breakdown.

Is The Meat and Wine Co Halal?
Restaurant Guides·4 min

Is The Meat and Wine Co Halal?

The Meat and Wine Co sources some halal-certified beef, but the kitchen is not AFIC-certified and alcohol is central to the dining experience. Ask your waiter for the halal selection.

Is Blaze Pizza Halal?
Restaurant Guides·4 min

Is Blaze Pizza Halal?

Blaze Pizza has no confirmed halal certification at Australian locations. Some international stores offer halal options, but this does not apply here. Vegetarian pizzas are the safest choice.

Is Smokin Joe's Pizza Halal?
Restaurant Guides·4 min

Is Smokin Joe's Pizza Halal?

Smokin Joe's halal status varies by franchise. Some Melbourne locations (Footscray, Mernda, Shepparton) offer halal options, but not all stores do. Always check with your local store.

Is Frangos Halal?
Restaurant Guides·4 min

Is Frangos Halal?

Frangos sources all meats (except pork) from halal-certified Australian suppliers, but the restaurant is not halal-certified. Here is what Muslims need to know about this popular Sydney charcoal chicken chain.

Is GYG Halal in Australia? 2026 Guide
Restaurant Guides·5 min

Is GYG Halal in Australia? 2026 Guide

GYG's chicken is halal-certified at all 237+ Guzman y Gomez Australia locations (Lilydale supplier). Beef, pork and kitchen are NOT certified. See what's safe.

Is KFC Halal?
Restaurant Guides·5 min

Is KFC Halal?

Most KFC locations in Australia are not halal certified. We cover the halal status, community boycott context, and the best halal fried chicken alternatives.

Is McDonald's Halal?
Restaurant Guides·5 min

Is McDonald's Halal?

McDonald's Australia does not serve halal food. Plus, it's on the official BDS boycott list. Here are ethical halal alternatives.

Is Hungry Jack's Halal?
Restaurant Guides·5 min

Is Hungry Jack's Halal?

Hungry Jack's does not serve halal food in Australia. Learn about the Burger King connection, BDS boycott context, and halal burger alternatives.

Is Domino's Halal?
Restaurant Guides·5 min

Is Domino's Halal?

Domino's Australia does not serve halal-certified pizza. Plus, it's on the official BDS boycott list. Here are halal pizza alternatives.

Is Subway Halal?
Restaurant Guides·5 min

Is Subway Halal?

Subway's halal status varies by franchise. Some locations serve halal-certified meat, but most do not. Not on any boycott list.

Is Pizza Hut Halal?
Restaurant Guides·5 min

Is Pizza Hut Halal?

Pizza Hut Australia does not serve halal food. Plus, it's on the official BDS boycott list. Here are halal pizza alternatives.

Is El Jannah Halal?
Restaurant Guides·4 min

Is El Jannah Halal?

Great news! El Jannah is 100% halal certified at every location. Australia's favourite charcoal chicken is always halal.

Is Nando's Halal?
Restaurant Guides·5 min

Is Nando's Halal?

Not all Nando's serve halal. We've verified 20 locations — only 5 are halal-friendly. Check before you visit.

Is Rashays Halal?
Restaurant Guides·3 min

Is Rashays Halal?

Rashays serves halal food across all 7 locations in NSW, VIC, and QLD. A great family dining option.

Is Oporto Halal?
Restaurant Guides·4 min

Is Oporto Halal?

Most Oporto locations have halal options available. We've verified 7 locations across Australia.

Is Grill'd Halal?
Restaurant Guides·4 min

Is Grill'd Halal?

Grill'd halal status varies by location. We've verified 8 locations — some have halal options, some don't.

Is Red Rooster Halal?
Restaurant Guides·4 min

Is Red Rooster Halal?

Unfortunately, most Red Rooster locations are not halal. Only 1 of 9 verified locations has halal options.

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