The SEAGames 2019 will be the 30th edition of the Southeast Asian Games and this year, it will be hosted by the Philippines. From 30th November to 11th December, Manila, Clark and Subic will serve as hubs throughout the games.
If you are planning to fly in for the SEAGames but have setbacks due to food restriction, fret not because we are here to list it down for you. These list of Halal eateries are those you can find in Manila, Clark as well and Subic. It will definitely leave you spoiled for choices!
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Al Batra Restaurant is located in the heart of Makati. It serves an authentic Mediterranean, Arabian and Indian cuisine. Apart from this, the restaurant also serves fresh seafood. Take note that this restaurant offers shisha.
Halal status: Halal menu served.
Address: 2nd floor, A.M Flores Building, Makati Avenue corner Constellation Street, Makati, Philippines
Opening Hours: 24 hours
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Pamanganan Restaurant is located in Manila Muslim Town. This is a place for you to dine at to get your craving for Malaysian food fixed, bringing you closer to home. Apart from that, you can also try their pizza with a variety of flavors to choose from.
Halal Status: Halal menu served.
Address: G/F Shaima 2 Hotel, 310-D Elizondo St., Quiapo Manila
Opening Hours: 8am – 11pm
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Ababu Persian Kitchen is another restaurant with few branches around the Philippines. It specialized in Middle Eastern and Persian cuisine, from Shawarma to Kebab and Hummus. The stated branch below is famous among students nearby as they can savor Persian cuisine without burning a hole in their pockets.
Halal status: Halal menu served.
Address: 75 Xavierville Ave. Loyola Heights Subd. QC, Quezon City, Philippines
Opening Hours: 11am – 3am (Mon-Sat), 10am – 2am (Sun)
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Martabak Cafe is a halal restaurant located in the biggest mall in the Philippines. Getting its name from a Malay street food Murtabak, this restaurant serves Indon-Malay cuisines which will definitely cure you from being homesick.
Halal status: Halal-certified
Address: Ground Floor, 131 North Parking Building, SM Mall of Asia,
Bay Boulevard 1308, Philippines
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm
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Kashmir is the first Indian restaurant that was established in Manila. With almost 40 years in business, Kashmir has extended its branch throughout Manila. With their dishes ranging from meat overload to vegetarian, dining at Kashmir will let you experience the best of what Northern Indian cuisine has to offer.
Halal status: Halal-certified
Address: 816 Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City, The Philippines
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm
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Another successful eatery that you should check out is Gilak by Hossein. Serving you with an authentic Persian and Mediterranean cuisine, you will be satisfied by its Shawarma and Kebab.
Halal status: Halal menu served.
Address: 2/F Greenbelt 3, Makati Avenue, Ayala Center,
Makati, National Capital Region 1223
Opening Hours: 11am – 12mn
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The list doesn't stop here. Check out these Halal eateries too when you are in Manila.
1. The Chicken Rice Shop in Robinson’s Place, Manila
Serves: Malaysian
Halal status: Halal
Address: G/F, Space 304, Robinsons Place Manila, Pedro Gil Cor. Adriatico Sts., Ermita, Manila
Opening Hours: 10am – 9:30pm (Sun – Thu), 10am – 10:30pm (Fri & Sat)
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2. Ziggurat in Makati City
Serves: Indian, the Mediterranean, African, and the Middle East
Halal status: Halal
Address: Ground Floor Sunette Tower, Makati Ave Corner Durban St.
Opening Hours: 24 hours
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3. Potato Corner
Serves: Snacks
Halal status: Halal ingredients used
Address: Various locations around Manila
Opening Hours: Depends on the branch
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4. Hossein’s Persian Kebab
Serves: Iranian, Arabian, Indian and Mediterranean
Halal status: Halal-certified
Address: 2nd Floor 7857 LKV Building, Makati Avenue, right across Burgos Street, Makati City
Opening Hours: 11am – 11pm
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4. Dulang Restaurant in Ermita, Manila
Serves: Malaysian, Tausug (an ethnic group of the Philippines, Malaysian and Indonesia)
Halal status: Muslim-owned
Address: 1313 M. Adriatico St. cor Padre Faura, Ermita, Manila
Opening Hours: 9am – 9pm
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5. Garuda Philippines
Serves: Indonesian
Halal status: Halal-Certified
Address: 166 Salcedo Street Makati City, Philippines
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm
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6. Mister Kabab
Serves: Middle Eastern and Mediterranean
Halal status: Halal menu served.
Address: 31 West Avenue, Del Monte, Quezon City
Opening Hours: 24 hours
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7. Shawarma Snack Center Manila
Serves: Middle eastern
Halal status: Halal-certified
Address: 485 Salas St., Ermita, Manila
Opening Hours: 24 hours
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8. Arya Persian Restaurant Manila
Serves: Iranian and The Mediterranean
Halal status: Halal ingredient used, alcohol is served.
Address: Robinsons Place Manila, Level 1, Alfresco Wing, Ermita, Manila, 1000, Metro Manila, Philippines
Opening Hours: 10am – 9pm
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9. Feta Mediterranean
Serves: Turkish, Greek, Mediterranean
Halal status: Halal meat used.
Address: Ground Floor, Intrawest Center, 101 Annapolis Street, Greenhills, San Juan City
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm
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10. El Prado at Berjaya Makati Hotel
Serves: Local, Asian, International
Halal status: Halal-certified
Address: 7835 Makati Avenue Corner Eduque Street, Makati City, Philippines 1209
Opening Hours: 24 hours
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11. Kabab & Curry
Serves: Indian and Pakistani
Halal status: Halal-certified
Address: 20 Jupiter Street, Bel-Air, Makati City
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 3pm, 6pm – 12mn
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12. Hummus Elijah Makati
Serves: Mediterranean
Halal Status: Vegetarian and Halal
Address: 7850 Makati Avenue, Makati, 1209 Metro Manila, Philippines
Opening Hours: 9am – 3am
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13. Moud Halal Restaurant
Halal status: Muslim-owned, Halal ingredients used.
Address: 827 Globo de Oro Street, Quiapo, Manila, The Philippines
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm
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14. Iza's Chicken Corner
Serves: Western
Halal Status: Halal menu served.
Address: 873 P. Campa Street, Sampaloc, Manila
Opening Hours: 24 hours
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15. The Marriott Cafe in Marriot Hotel Manila
Halal status: Halal menu available upon request.
Address: Newport Boulevard, Newport City, Pasay 1309, Metro Manila, Philippines
Opening Hours: 6:30am – 10:30pm
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16. New Bombay Restaurant
Serves: Authentic Indian food
Halal status: Halal-Certified
Address: G/F, Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati City
Opening Hours: 11am – 11pm
17. Rehan Halal Food Hub
Serves: Arabian
Halal Status: Halal menu served.
Address: Food Court, Lower Ground Floor, Theatre Mall, Greenhills Shopping Centre, Greenhills, San Juan City
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm
So there you have it, a list of Halal eateries in Manila. Now that food is settled, what are you waiting for? Get your plan started for a trip to Manila!