Halal Food in Hong Kong 2026: 193 Certified Restaurants

Finding halal food in Hong Kong is far more straightforward than many Muslim travelers expect. The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong (ICF) publishes the registry, and the edition dated 30 June 2026 lists 193 premises in Hong Kong holding a current certificate, plus eight more in Macau. Every entry carries an expiry date, which is why this guide can tell you when each certificate runs out. Whether you are stopping over at the airport, exploring Kowloon's busy streets, or heading out to Lantau Island, this guide maps the certified options by area, explains what each certification level means, and points you toward prayer facilities so you can plan a confident, worship-friendly itinerary.

What Does Halal Certification Mean in Hong Kong?

All venues named in this article hold a current certificate from The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong, which is the recognised halal certification body for the city. The ICF issues three tiers of certification:

• H — Halal Restaurant: The entire premises operates on halal principles. No pork or alcohol is served anywhere in the venue.
• HK — Halal Kitchen Restaurant: The kitchen is halal-certified, meaning food preparation follows halal standards, though the wider premises may be part of a larger non-halal establishment (common in hotel buffets).
• HF — Halal Friendly Restaurant: The venue is halal-conscious and has passed an ICF review, but it is not a full halal certification. Shared equipment or non-halal items may be present elsewhere on the premises. Whether this meets your personal standard is your own decision.

Certificate expiry dates are noted throughout. Always verify the certificate is still current when you arrive — the ICF publishes its registry online, and certificates are renewed annually.

Halal Food in Hong Kong: Wan Chai and the Islamic Centre

Wan Chai is the spiritual and culinary heart of Muslim life on Hong Kong Island. The Masjid Ammar and Osman Ramju Sadick Islamic Centre on 40 Oi Kwan Road serves as the city's main mosque and houses a canteen that is easy to overlook but genuinely worth knowing about.

Islamic Centre Canteen (5/F, 40 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai) is H-certified and serves Chinese and dim sum dishes — a rare opportunity to eat halal Cantonese food. Note the certificate is valid until October 2026, so confirm renewal if you are visiting after that date.

Just around the corner on Yat Sin Street, Dicos (near Masjid Ammar, valid until June 2027) offers H-certified fast food — a convenient grab-and-go option after Friday prayers. At the same address, Little Sheep Village Hot Pot brings H-certified hot pot dining to the neighbourhood, valid until June 2027.

For something sweeter, SWEET TO JOY 甜頌甜品屋 on 5 Burrows Street is an H-certified dessert shop in Wan Chai, valid until March 2027 — a good spot to try Hong Kong-style desserts without worrying about ingredients.

Cooking Lobo on McGregor Street in Wan Chai (H-certified, valid until April 2027) serves Indonesian cuisine — useful if you are craving Southeast Asian flavours. Mr. Yusaf on Tak Yan Street, Wan Chai (H-certified, valid until December 2026) rounds out the neighbourhood with Middle Eastern and Indian dishes.

The mosque itself has a designated prayer space open to visitors. There is also a women's-only prayer area on a separate floor within the Islamic Centre.

Halal Food in Hong Kong: Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok (Kowloon)

Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) is where most tourists land in Kowloon, and halal options here are solid. Chungking Mansions on Nathan Road remains a well-known hub — House of Curry (Room 12A, G/F, 36-44 Nathan Road) holds an H certificate valid until December 2026, serving Indian curries.

Also in TST, Casablanca Restaurant & Bar on Austin Road (H-certified, valid until November 2026) brings Moroccan flavours to Kowloon — tagines and North African mezze in a setting that stands out from the usual curry-house circuit. Nearby, Mr. BBQ (1/F, Surson Commercial Building, 140-142 Austin Road) is H-certified for Korean barbecue until February 2027 — a popular choice for travelers wanting something different.

Marouf Café on Observatory Road, TST (H-certified, valid until February 2027) is a coffee shop — helpful if you need a halal-assured café for a morning meeting or a quiet break. Marouf & Puff Bake (G/F, Seasons Commercial Building, 3-3A Humphreys Avenue, TST) is H-certified until February 2027 and offers Western-style baked goods.

In Mong Kok, Little Sheep Village Hot Pot Buffet on Nathan Road (H-certified, valid until March 2027) is a well-established halal hot pot buffet — arrive early on weekends, as it draws a large local Muslim crowd.

For prayer in Kowloon, the Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre on Nathan Road (near the TST cluster) is the main mosque. It has a large prayer hall and a qibla direction pointing roughly northwest from Hong Kong.

Halal Food in Hong Kong Island Beyond Wan Chai

Outside Wan Chai, halal food in Hong Kong Island is sparser but still present. In Soho/Central, Saffron (Shop E, G/F, Garley Building, 47-53 Graham Street) is an H-certified Persian restaurant — be aware the certificate expires in September 2026, so confirming renewal is essential before visiting.

In Quarry Bay, Mecca Restaurant (22-46 Finnie Street, Oceanic Building, H-certified until February 2027) serves Middle Eastern and Pakistani dishes — a practical option if you are based on the eastern side of the island.

In Tin Hau, Onion Hub (96 Electric Road, H-certified until January 2027) serves Middle Eastern, Italian, and Indian dishes — a neighbourhood café that has built a loyal following.

At the University of Hong Kong campus, 27 Kebab House - HKU (Fong Shu Chuen Amenities Centre, Main Campus) holds an H certificate valid until January 2027, serving Turkish, Indian, and Italian-inspired dishes — practical for anyone visiting the university area.

Halal Food in Hong Kong at Hotel Restaurants

For travelers staying in major hotels, several properties hold ICF certification for their kitchens, giving you a halal-assured buffet or restaurant without leaving the building.

Conrad Hotel - Garden Café at Pacific Place, Admiralty (HK-certified, valid until July 2027) is one of the most prominent halal kitchen certifications in the city — an international buffet in a five-star setting.

Grand Hyatt Hong Kong - Grand Café (1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, HK-certified until November 2026) is another international buffet option on the Wan Chai waterfront. Note the expiry — confirm renewal if visiting after that date.

Kerry Hotel - Big Bay Café (38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom Bay, HK-certified until March 2027) and Kowloon Shangri-La - Café Kool (64 Mody Road, TST, HK-certified until July 2027) are strong options in the Kowloon/Hung Hom corridor.

Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel in Aberdeen operates three HK-certified outlets: JADE (2/F, international cuisine, valid until May 2027), Lighthouse Café (1/F, valid until May 2027), and Lighthouse Lounge (1/F, valid until May 2027) — making it a convenient base if you are visiting Ocean Park with family.

The Hong Kong Goldcoast Hotel (1 Castle Peak Road, Gold Coast) holds HK certification for two outlets: Café Lagoon (international) and Yue (Cantonese), both valid until May 2027 — a notable option for halal Cantonese cuisine outside the city centre.

Remember: HK-certified hotel restaurants mean the kitchen is halal, but the broader hotel may serve alcohol in other areas. Whether that matters to you is your own decision.

Halal Food in Hong Kong: Lantau Island and the Airport

Lantau Island punches above its weight for halal dining, largely due to the Discovery Bay and Tung Chung communities.

In Discovery Bay, PASHA (Shop G08A, DB Plaza, H-certified until June 2027) and Osman Bey Turkish Food (Shop G13A, G/F Discovery Bay, H-certified until June 2027) are both H-certified Turkish restaurants — a genuine cluster of halal dining in an area popular with expats.

Ebeneezer's - Discovery Bay (Shop 102A, 1/F Block A, Discovery Bay Plaza, HK-certified until May 2027) offers Indian, Italian, and Middle Eastern options. The Ebeneezer's chain also operates at Ngong Ping Themed Village (Shop 9A, HK-certified until May 2027) — convenient if you are visiting the Giant Buddha on Lantau.

In Tung Chung — the gateway town to the airport — Ebeneezer's - Tung Chung (Shop G11, Sheraton Hotel, HK-certified until May 2027), Maison Du Mezze (Shop G10, T-bay, Sheraton Hotel, HK-certified until February 2027), and Handi Indian Restaurant (8 Ha Ling Pei Tsuen, Tung Chung Road, HK-certified until January 2027) form a useful cluster for pre-flight or post-arrival meals.

At AsiaWorld-Expo (adjacent to the airport), AsiaWorld-Summit holds an HF (Halal Friendly) certificate valid until December 2026, and KFC - AsiaWorld-Expo holds an HF certificate valid until December 2026. HF means halal-conscious, not fully halal-certified — the fryers or kitchen may be shared with non-halal items. Whether that is acceptable is your own call.

Hong Kong International Airport's Terminal 1 has a dedicated prayer room (signposted airside). Confirm the exact location with airport staff on arrival, as prayer room placements can shift during terminal works.

Halal Food in Hong Kong: New Territories

The New Territories are home to large South Asian and Muslim communities, and the halal dining scene reflects that.

In Shatin, Habib's Kebab Biryani Curry (Shop 102A1-05, King Wing Plaza Phase II, Shek Mun, H-certified until November 2026) serves Indian and Middle Eastern dishes. KFC - City One Shatin (Fortune City One, HF-certified until November 2026) is Halal Friendly — confirm what that means for your practice before visiting.

In Tseung Kwan O, Marouf & Puff Bake (Tseung Kwan O) (Shop 4, Alto Residences, 29 Tong Yin Street, H-certified until February 2027) is a halal café, and The Hunter (Shop 11, G/F, Alto Residences, HK-certified until February 2027) offers Mediterranean cuisine from a halal kitchen.

In Sai Kung, Zeugma Istanbul Express (74 Fuk Man Road, HK-certified until December 2026) brings Turkish cuisine to this coastal town — a pleasant option if you are hiking the Sai Kung area.

In Tuen Mun, Habib's - Tuen Mun (Shop 58, Gogo Mall, HK-certified until November 2026) serves Indian and Middle Eastern food. In Tin Shui Wai, Delicaso Pizza (Ping Yan Shopping Centre, HK-certified until May 2027) covers Indian-Italian fast food for western New Territories residents and visitors.

Frequently Asked Questions: Halal Food in Hong Kong

How many halal-certified restaurants are there in Hong Kong in 2026? As of the ICF's registry dated 30 June 2026, 193 premises in Hong Kong hold a current certificate (238 entries appear in total; 37 had already expired) establishments. Certifications are issued at three levels — H (full halal restaurant), HK (halal kitchen), and HF (halal friendly). This article covers a selection across all four main areas of the city.

Who issues halal certification in Hong Kong? The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong (ICF) is the recognised halal certifying body for the city. Their certificates are the standard you should look for when choosing a restaurant. Always check the certificate expiry date, as annual renewal is required.

What is the difference between H, HK, and HF certification? H (Halal Restaurant) means the entire premises is halal — no pork or alcohol anywhere. HK (Halal Kitchen Restaurant) means the kitchen meets halal standards, but the wider venue may be part of a larger non-halal property, as is common with hotel buffets. HF (Halal Friendly) is a halal-conscious designation — the venue has been reviewed by ICF, but it is not fully certified halal. The fryers or prep areas may be shared with non-halal items. HF is not the same as halal certification.

Where is the main mosque in Hong Kong? There are several. On Hong Kong Island, Masjid Ammar and Osman Ramju Sadick Islamic Centre (40 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai) is the largest. In Kowloon, the Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre on Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, is the most central. Both have designated prayer spaces and a women's prayer area. The qibla from Hong Kong points roughly northwest (approximately 292–295 degrees).

Is it easy to find halal food near Hong Kong International Airport? Yes — Tung Chung, the town immediately beside the airport, has a cluster of halal-certified venues including Ebeneezer's, Maison Du Mezze, and Handi Indian Restaurant. Inside AsiaWorld-Expo, you will find HF-certified outlets. Inside the airport terminal, options are more limited — confirm current airside halal options with airport staff on arrival.

Can I find halal Chinese food in Hong Kong? Yes, though it is not common. The Islamic Centre Canteen in Wan Chai serves halal Chinese and dim sum dishes (H-certified). Hong Kong Goldcoast Hotel - Yue offers Cantonese cuisine from a halal kitchen (HK-certified). These are genuinely rare — it is worth seeking them out.

Do Hong Kong hotels accommodate Muslim guests with prayer mats or qibla direction? Many international hotels in Hong Kong will provide prayer mats and qibla direction cards on request. The certified hotel restaurants (Conrad, Grand Hyatt, Kerry Hotel, Kowloon Shangri-La, Fullerton Ocean Park, Hong Kong Goldcoast Hotel) are experienced hosts for Muslim guests. Contact the property directly before arrival to confirm what they can offer.

Where to Read Next

If your trip combines Hong Kong with onward travel to Japan, Halal Navi's Japan guides cover cities including Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto in detail — with a venue database built specifically for Muslim travelers. Start with our guides to halal food in Tokyo and halal restaurants in Osaka for practical neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood breakdowns similar to this one.

One practical tip for Hong Kong: Before any restaurant visit, photograph the ICF certificate displayed at the entrance and note the expiry date. Certificates must be renewed annually, and a handful of venues in this guide have expiry dates in late 2026 — a quick check takes ten seconds and saves disappointment.

About this article

Author: Aisha Rahman, Halal Navi Editorial Team. Aisha Rahman is a pen name used by the Halal Navi editorial team to maintain consistency across our halal verification reporting. Editorial responsibility is held collectively by our Halal Verification Team.

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Last verified: 2026-09-01