Australia is not only among the top tourist destinations, but it's also an amazing place for foodies to explore, and Melbourne is no exception. With the diversity in culture, you will be bound to find a wonderful variety of cuisines to try out. If a Halal food guide to Melbourne is what you need, we have listed a couple of awesome places that serve up some excellent Halal food - that you must not miss out on! Drop by these spots if you are hoping to find halal restaurants near you in Melbourne that serve up some delicious grub.
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What could be better than aromatic spicy flavours? Rumi is a well-known Lebanese restaurant in Melbourne where you can enjoy a pleasant meal in the nice, comfortable setting where the walls are covered with Arabic writing. If you are in the mood for barbecued chicken wings or slow-roasted, marinated lamb shoulder bursting with flavour - Rumi has you covered. Some other dishes to check out also include their unique rice pilaf and the Persian meatballs – which are some much-loved favourites.
If you don’t feel like going out for a meal, Rumi’s has a wonderful takeaway menu with some delicious stuff that you can enjoy at home. Do note that even though Rumi serves alcohol, all food that is served and prepared is Halal.
Cuisine: Lebanese, Middle-Eastern, Mediterranean
Address: 116 Lygon Street, East Brunswick, Melbourne VIC 3057, Australia
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday
6pm to 10pm (dinner only)
Price Range: 17 AUD – 25 AUD
Reservations and contact no: +61 3 9388 8255
Website: http://rumirestaurant.com.au/
CBD Kebabs still remains as a popular Halal restaurant in the CBD of Melbourne for those who love their late night takeaway. With delectable sauces to go with well-roasted meats and pita bread, what more do you need? Along with some crispy fries, you have the most filling late night snack that qualifies as a satisfying dinner. Don’t forget to try their Halal snack pack too, which is a wonderful mix of barbequed meat, fries and mouth-watering sauces. So, take your pick from chicken, lamb or falafel wraps – or even a mix of everything, if you like!
Cuisine: Fast Food, Middle Eastern, Take-away
Address: 2/546 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday
10 AM to 4AM
Friday to Saturday
10 AM to 7AM
Price Range: 12 AUD to 20 AUD
Reservation: no reservations
Contact: -
Website: -
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If you want to try something different, Dolan Uyghur Food Heaven might be the ideal place to drop by. This restaurant is where you can taste some unique Uyghur flavours and dishes, most of which contain beef or lamb. But they do have some great vegetarian options, too. Their specialties include the lamb skewers and tasty noodle dishes – such as Gurush Uni Lagmeni made with a spicy gravy.
There are three more outlets which are located at Melbourne City Store 2, Springvale and Boxhill if you are ever in those areas. The simple, cozy setting of the restaurant is great if you are dining out with friends or family too.
Cuisine: Uyghur, Central Asian
Address: 166 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia (Melbourne City Store 1)
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday
12 PM to 10Pm
Price Range: 13 AUD – 30 AUD
Reservation: -
Contact: +61 3 9041 8802
Website: https://www.dolanuyghurcuisine.com.au/
Doesn’t a delicious meal in a cosy setting seem inviting? Then you should visit the Moroccan Soup Bar, one of the best places to enjoy vegetarian delights. Do check out their famous chickpea bake as well, which is a favorite that you shouldn't miss out on. You can enjoy the basic banquet for 25 AUD which is the set menu for the day. Interestingly, there is no physical menu but a verbal one – they simply tell you what’s available and then take your order.
Additionally, they provide generous portions. So if there are any delicious leftovers from the meal you can easily bring your own container to take some home.
Cuisine: Middle-Eastern, Vegetarian
Address: 183 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday
6 PM to 10 PM
Price Range: 20 AUD - 25 AUD
Reservation: not available
Contact - +61 3 9482 4240
Website: http://moroccansoupbar.com.au/
Mamak is another place that you should visit if you enjoy Malaysian food and some good flavors. This restaurant has become popular for its traditional Asian food such as roti canai, satay, ayam goreng, nasi goreng and much more. The inspiration of the restaurant comes from the traditional Malaysian hawker centres, which you can really taste when you drop in for a bite.
You can basically get a chance to experience some traditional, authentic Malaysian hawker dishes when you visit Mamak. This is an ideal spot for a get-together with a few friends when you crave something spicy and delicious.
Cuisine: Asian, Malaysian
Address: 366 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Opening Hours: Lunch – 11:30 AM to 2:30 AM
Dinner – 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Price Range: 10 AUD – 25 AUD
Reservation: -
Contact: +61 3 9670 3137
Website: http://mamak.com.au/
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At Mama Wong’s Kitchen you can get an awesome variety of Chinese, Thai and Malaysian food that will leave you wanting more. This family-run business has become a popular spot for halal Chinese food in Melbourne and some awesome take-away too. From Beef Noodles to Nasi Goreng or if you are in the mood for chicken in black bean sauce or maybe sweet and sour prawns – Mama Wong’s kitchen has a pretty good range to choose from.
Mama Wong’s should be your next stop for excellent Chinese Halal food in a simple, casual little restaurant – a combination that you really can’t go wrong with.
Cuisine: Chinese, Thai, Malaysian, Take-away
Address: 164 Sydney Rd, Coburg VIC 3058, Australia
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday
5 PM to 9:30 PM (closed on Mondays and public holidays)
Price Range: 10 AUD – AUD 15
Reservation: -
Contact: +61 3 9383 4196
Website: http://www.mamawongs.com.au/
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If you are craving some Asian flair, Nasi Lemak House is the place to drop by and get your fix. There are some delicious versions of nasi lemak and laksa that you must try if you enjoy the flavours of Malaysian cuisine. The Malay dishes at this restaurant has that wonderful home-made flavour that makes the food something special. The nice simple setting makes this an ideal spot to come in with some friends or family for a meal when you are looking for Halal restaurants in Melbourne.
Cuisine: Malaysian
Address: 115 Grattan St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday
12 PM to 9PM (summer trading hours)
Price Range: 12.8 AUD to 15.8 AUD
Reservation: -
Contact: +61 3 9348 4900
Website: http://nasilemakhouse.com.au/
Now that you know where to go for your Halal food fix - start planning your trip to Melbourne right now!
Nirankar
Nirankar is also one of the best serving certified halal food in Melbourne. Their halal dishes use products which are allowed under Islamic dietary guidelines and monitored by the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils. They serve all the favourites ranging from dum biryani to shami kebab. suggest you to visit here Nirankar Indian Restaurant in Melbourne …!