Halal restaurants in Minneapolis and St. Paul, with a focus on Somali and East African spots. Hours, halal status and details for every spot at halalfoodsanti.com
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Somali home cooking on Lake Street: rice with goat, suqaar, sambusas and a banana on the side. Full listing on halalfoodsanti.com
Mama Safia's Kitchen
East African and American fusion near the U of M campus. Think Somali steak sandwiches, chicken suqaar and rice bowls. Full listing on halalfoodsanti.com
Afro Deli & Grill
Bright Mediterranean cafe on Grand Ave in St. Paul for shawarma, kebabs and fresh salads. Listed as fully halal on Zabihah with no alcohol, but older reviews vary, so ask to confirm.
Shish
Flying through MSP? Holy Land in Terminal 1 is a halal lifesaver for shawarma, falafel and hummus before your flight. Halal sign on display, no alcohol.
MSP - Holy Land - T1 - Minneapolis Minnesota Restaurant
Egyptian-style Mediterranean grill on Nicollet with a buffet. Listed on Zabihah as certified halal with no alcohol.
Marhaba Grill
The Northeast Minneapolis institution: deli, bakery and market in one, with zabiha halal meats, shawarma and fresh pita. Stock up on groceries while you're there.
Holy Land
Bloomington-area Indian restaurant where the Muslim owners keep the whole menu halal. Try the lunch buffet, biryani and butter chicken.
India Cafe
Lebanese and American deli in Northeast Minneapolis where all the meat is halal. Shawarma, wraps and solid burgers.
Zakia Deli
Middle Eastern grill in Columbia Heights with halal-certified meat. Big mixed grill platters made for sharing.
Filfillah Mediterranean Grill
Halal pizza night sorted. Northeast Minneapolis pizzeria with halal meat toppings, wings and subs. Confirm toppings when you order.
Football Pizza
Somali restaurant in Cedar-Riverside, the heart of the city's Somali community. Rice with goat or chicken, suqaar and sambusas. Listed as halal on Zabihah.
Masha Allah Restaurant 1
Lake Street Somali spot known for tender goat over spiced rice with a banana on the side. Listed as halal on Zabihah.
Hamdi Restaurant
One of the only Kurdish restaurants in the U.S., on St. Paul's West Side. Hearty stews, dolma and kebabs. Listed as halal on Zabihah, so confirm with the restaurant.
Babani's
Lebanese meets dhaba on Selby Ave in St. Paul: man'oushe, shawarma and mezze. Listed as halal on Zabihah, so confirm with the restaurant.
Zait & Za'atar: Mediterranean Dhaba
Indian and Pakistani near the U of M West Bank at 1027 Washington Ave S. Tandoori grills, karahi and fresh naan. Listed as halal on Zabihah, so confirm with the restaurant.
