developmentRenowned for the diverse and multicultural city, the mix of cultures can be seen in its best halal restaurants in Melbourne. Luckily today it’s no longer an issue to get Muslim-friendly food! You can notice any halal restaurants as easily as walking in the park when you come to this cosmopolitan city! Let’s check out these best halal restaurants in Melbourne that will satisfy your tastebuds!
1. Mamak
Located in the shopping precinct, Mamak is one of the best halal restaurants in Melbourne selling Malaysian food. It got its name after the roadside stalls of Kuala Lumpur, and is recognized for its award winning roti, curries, and satays. The prices are fairly affordable too! Some of the popular dishes from this eatery are definitely their nasi kandar, satay and roti canai. This restaurant is BYO, so it allows guests to bring their own drinks. I recommend you should try Kari Ayam (Chicken Curry), Kari Kambing, Nasi Lemak, Sambal Udang, and Teh Tarik when you come here.
Operating hours:
Closed every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Thursday : 11.30 AM to 2.30 PM, 5.30 PM to 9.30 PM
Friday : 11.30 AM to 2.30 PM, 5.30 PM to 10.30 PM
Saturday : 11.30 AM to 2.30 PM, 5.30 PM to 10 PM
Sunday : 11.30 AM to 2.30 PM, 5.30 PM to 9 PM
Monday : 11.30 AM to 2 PM, 5.30 PM to 9 PM
Address : 366 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone : +61 3 9670 3137
The closest mosques:
- Muslimin Melbourne Mosque (17 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000);
- Maidstone Mosque (34 Studley St, Maidstone VIC 3012, phone +61 3 8707 1541)
2. Pondok Rempah
Translated as ‘House of Spices’, second on the list of best halal restaurants in Melbourne is Pondok Rempah. Offering authentic Indonesian cuisines, this restaurant is located in the center of Melbourne – perfect for a break after all the sight-seeing. Some of the must-try dishes here are their oxtail soup and grilled ribs! This eatery can also cater to different dietary options as they boast a variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options. You can go to their website for complete information on their menu and make a reservation here.
3. Nasi Lemak House
A beautifully contemporary designed restaurant with Malaysian halal foods that are traditionally cooked with family recipes. You should try their super authentic Nasi Lemak, Char Kuay Teow, and Fried Chicken. You can go to their instagram or website to look more about the dishes they offer.
Address : 115 Grattan St, Carlton VIC 3053
Operating hours : Mon – Sun 12pm – 3pm, 5pm -9pm
The closest mosques:
- BSN Central Mosque (144 Fitzroy St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, phone +61 3 9417 5760);
- Muslimin Melbourne Mosque (17 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000);
- Musalla – University of Melbourne Islamic University (located inside the University of Melbourne).
4. Karlaylisi Restaurant – Uyghur Xinjiang Cuisine
Craving for halal Chinese foods while you are in Melbourne? Then, drop by this Karlaylisi Restaurant, one of the best halal restaurants in Melbourne. The foods here are mostly spicy, full flavor foods. So, if you are not too fond of spicy foods, you may request them for the mild one. Reservation is required if you want to eat here, you can go to their website for details on reservation. Their soups, lamb skewers, dumpling, and handmade noodles are a must-try menu.
Address: 4/203 Ballarat Rd, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
Operating Hours:
Close on Monday
Open on Tuesday to Sunday from 12PM to 10 PM
The closest mosques:
- Victoria University Mosque (located in the Victoria University, Footscray Park Campus, 104 Ballarat Rd, Footscray VIC 3011);
- Maidstone Mosque (34 Studley St, Maidstone VIC 301, phone +61 3 8707 1541).
5. Gaylord Indian Restaurant
When you’re hungry while going around in Melbourne and want to eat in a large restaurant with tandoory clay oven and mirrored ceiling that give off an ambiance of familiar classics, then Gaylord Indian Restaurant is the place you can go to. The restaurant’s interior design and layout is a mix of classical luxury with gold wallpaper, plush red chairs, lanterns and chandeliers. Please note that although this restaurant provide halal menu, it provides alcohol beverages. See what’s inside their menu table by clicking this page. Some must-try foods from this restaurants include butter chicken, roghan josh, paneer tikka, methi malai, and biryani. To make reservations in Gaylord, you can click here, and go to these sites for delivery orders: deliveroo.com.au, menulog.com.au, doordash.com, hungryhungry.com.
Address : 33 Spencer St, Docklands VIC 3008
Phone : +61 3 9620 1286
Operating hours : Monday-Sunday from 5-10 PM
The closest mosques:
- ICV (66-68 Jeffcott St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, phone +61 3 9328 2067);
- Queen St Musallah (level 1/131 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000)
6. A1 Bakery
Established in 1992, A1 Bakery is the place you can go to when you are craving for yummy breads, pita, pizza and pies. This eatery is a Lebanese bakery and Middle Eastern grocer. And yes, aside for serving breads, you can also shop for Mediterranean grocery items here. Find out what’s in their menu here, and go to this site to make orders. You should try their falafel pizza, fatteh, or chicken tawouk platter which are some top-rated options from this quick-bites restaurant.
Address: 643-645 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056
Phone: +61 3 9386 0440
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday from 7 AM to 7 PM
The closest mosques:
- Mosque Hasene Australia (on 660 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056);
- Coburg Islamic Centre – CIC (Fātih Mosque, Coburg Mosque) (31 Nicholson St, Coburg VIC 3058, phone + 61 3 9386 5324)
7. Tiba’s Lebanese Food
The next yummy destination for halal foods in Melbourne would be Tiba’s Restaurant. For your assurance, the restaurant has declared that it’s 100% free alcohol and halal certified. The Tiba’s Restaurant serves a Lebanese signature cuisine prepared and cooked by a true Lebanese family. It’s known for its cheap prize, freshness, and authenticity. Their charcoal grilled lamb cutlets, garlic dips, and falafels are definitely a must-try dishes you should try when you come to eat here. The restaurant is also loved because of the deliciousness of its foods, the friendly services, and there is a specific room that allows guest to pray. Maa shaa Allah, sounds great, right? No wonder that this restaurant has already established three locations in Melbourne only: Lygon Street, Brunswick East, and Roxburgh Park.
Eating options available is dine-in, takeaway, and delivery.
Address : 504 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056
55-57 Lygon St, East Brunswick, VIC 3057
4/195 Somerton Rd, Roxburgh Park, VIC 3064
Phone : +61 3 9380 8425 (Brunswick)
+61 3 9387 0066 (Lygon Street)
+61 3 9303 9902 (Roxburgh Park)
Operating hours :
Close every Tuesday
Wednesday & Thursday : 12-10PM
Friday & Saturday : 12-11PM
Sunday & Monday : 12-10PM
The closest mosques:
- Mosque Hasene Australia (on 660 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056);
- Coburg Islamic Centre – CIC (Fātih Mosque, Coburg Mosque) (31 Nicholson St, Coburg VIC 3058, phone + 61 3 9386 5324)
8. Meal Bay Halal
Those who seek for halal foods in Melbourne shouldn’t miss this Indian restaurant: Meal bay halal. The available service options include dine-in, takeaway, and delivery. You can opt for one of them as you like. If you want to know their menu and special offers, you can check out their Facebook and Instagram. Meal bay halal is a must-try when you want some halal grilled pizza and pasta. Their signature dish also includes kebabs, which are definitely halal.
Address: 151 Commercial Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Phone: +61 3 9077 3844
Operating hours:
Closed on Tuesday.
Wednesday & Thursday : 3PM – 4AM
Friday to Sunday : 12PM – 5 AM
Monday : 3PM – 4AM
The closest mosques:
Victoria University Musallah (Room FS1207A, level 12/300 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Victoria University, City Flinders Campus)
9. Leyalina
Wishing for Egyptian signature dishes in Melbourne? Why not? You can go to Leyalina. This restaurant serves Egyptian dishes such as grilled meat skewers, falafel, and tagine. Leyaline claims as the restaurant that serves the most authentic Egyptian cuisine in Melbourne. If you read its profile description, you will know that the foods served are cooked with traditional cooking techniques to keep the authenticity of Middle Eastern taste. Some top-rated dishes are hummush dip, arnabeet, and baba ghanoush dip. To make a booking, you can go to their website or call the phone number below. To easily check out their menu and offers, you can also go to their Instagram account.
Address: 191 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Phone: (03) 9348 4926
Operating Hours:
Sunday to Thursday : 4.30PM to 11.30PM
Friday & Saturday : 4.40PM to 1.30AM
The closest mosques:
- Musalla – University of Melbourne Islamic Society (Pelham St, Carlton VIC 3053, located in the University of Melbourne)
- Albanian Australian Islamic Society (765 Drummond St, Carlton North VIC 3054, phone +61 3 9347 6505)
10. Mama Wong’s Kitchen
While you’re staying in Melbourne, you want to have halal Chinese foods which are cheap yet definitely yummy, then you can go to Mama Wong’s Kitchen. The price range from $60 to $80 for 4 kinds of dishes. The foods served are so yummy it will make your taste bud beyond satisfied. Each portion is big enough for 2 to 3 people, so you can come with your spouse or friends here because you might be too full when you come alone, heeehee. The Mama Wong’s Kitchen offers clean, bright, and casual dining ambiance so it’s perfect for a group of friends or lunch with family. The must-try dishes here are Singapore noodles, chicken honey, and honey pepper beef.
Address : 164 Sydney Rd, Coburg VIC 3058
Phone : +61 3 9383 4196
Opening hours : Tuesday – Sunday from 5 to 9.30 PM
The closest mosques:
- Coburg Islamic Centre – CIC (Fātih Mosque, Coburg Mosque) on 31 Nicholson St, Coburg VIC 3058, phone +61 3 9386 5324
- Turkish Islamic Society of Victoria on 31 Nicholson St, Coburg VIC 3058
Okay, guys, those are my choices of the best halal restaurants in Melbourne. You might find more restaurants, café, or other eateries if you search on Google. We are lucky now because more and more halal foods can easily be found in any part of the world. Let’s travel around the globe, would you?
