1. Open Sesame

This 100% halal, hand-slaughtered and alcohol-free restaurant takes you on a journey through rich Middle Eastern flavours and an unparalleled hospitality. They are famous for their shawarma wraps which use markouk bread and pomegranate sauce to ensure a truly authentic taste. For you vegetarians, their falafel is a must-try. You can’t go wrong at Open Sesame.

2. No 1 Halal Beef Noodles

This delightful 100% halal Chinese restaurant is tucked away in the Haymarket side of the city. It’s a family run business offering hearty, authentic Chinese cuisine with delicious halal beef noodles that you have to try. If you get a chance to speak to the owner, he is a lovely Muslim Chinese gentleman who can speak even speak some Arabic! This place is a must-visit.

3. Ikhwan Café (Pyrmont)

Ikhwan Café is a family owned café and restaurant in Pyrmont serving up traditional Malaysian food in a warm and hospitable setting. On Sundays, they offer an all-you-can-eat buffet where you “pay with your heart”, which means you decide how much you want to pay! The food is delicious and this restaurant is a solid halal choice when you’re out in the Sydney city.

4. Luna Lu (The Rocks)

For a more upscale fine dining experience, Luna Lu offers some halal options on their contemporary Asian menu. Mention to staff that you follow a halal diet, and they will take the necessary steps to excite your tastebuds with a fusion of traditional and innovative flavours with modern gastronomy and quality Australian produce.