Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, has been a centre of tourist attraction, even for halal vacations. However, many Muslims are always concerned about where to find halal-friendly restaurants and quality and tasty halal meals to make their vacation worthwhile.
We have solved the puzzle for you. In this guide, we have mentioned 10 halal-friendly restaurants with superb customer service and excellent staff. They are either halal certified, owned by a Muslim, or recognized as preparing halal meals. A couple of them are found in this Kiwi Muslim Directory, and Halalbites is recognized as a halal restaurant.

So whether you want Mediterranean, Chinese, Indonesian, Malaysian, or even Western cuisine, You will find it in at least one of these restaurants. We also mentioned at least three restaurants in Auckland’s central business district (CBD).

All you need to do is enter any of them and enjoy the lamb kebab, chicken satay, beef kendang, noodles, and much more. If you plan to travel across other cities like Christchurch during this vacation, click here for halal restaurants there, too. Our Christchurch Halal restaurant guide might help you with your trip to the Garden City.

Here you go with Auckland’s finest halal restaurants.

Best Halal Restaurants in Auckland that serve Halal meat

#1:- No. 1 Lanzhou Ramen

● Option: Dine in; Takeaway; Order on Doordash or Uber eats
● Operating time: 11 am to 8 pm Monday to Saturday, closed on Sundays
● Location: 22 Kitchener Street, Auckland CBD

Undoubtedly, the best for Lan Zhou beef ramen or beef noodles in Auckland. With over 1000 rave reviews and an average of 4.9/5, the restaurant continues to make customers crave more delicious meals.

The ramen noodles are handmade and hand-pulled from carefully selected wheat flour and made on-site to form their well-blanched and chewy ramen noodles. You can even choose your preferred thickness. The beef, conversely, is tender, succulent, and slaughtered in line with Halal principles.

They offer more Chinese cuisines, such as dumplings, stir-fries, and soups, which contain intricate flavour blends and are generously served to customers. You can also have some drinks and tea, such as apricot peel tea, but no alcohol is available.

In the CBD, you can get to the restaurant by taking a 3-minute drive via Wellesley Street and Kitchener Street. The shop is clean and has beautiful images hanging on the walls. You will indeed have a fantastic dining experience, making you want more.

Diners Talking Points (4.9/5.0 rating)

• Quiet, clean, and pleasant environment (including toilet), beautiful decor, cozy and welcoming ambience, and good music played.
• Food comes fast. Potato and beef noodles, Beef Ramen, and Lamb Cumin with Noodles are recommended; the meals are all budget-friendly.
• Free water with sanitized cups, cutleries, and chopsticks. They also have a baby chair, so it’s family-friendly.

#2:- Paasha Turkish Kitchen

● Option: Dine in; Takeaway; order here
● Operating time: 10 am to 11.55 pm daily
● Location: 261 Dominion Road, Mount Eden

Paasha, a popular Turkish kitchen, is just an 8-minute drive via Grafton Road from Auckland CBD. The kitchen caters to Middle Eastern and Turkish cuisines and exotic flavours. It has a shisha lounge bar, so persons with asthma should be aware.

Its Turkish owner, Chef Zeki Bay, and his wife, Tracy Bay, opened the restaurant in September 2020. Fortunately, Zeki is no novice in cooking quality dishes, as their first restaurant was opened in 1996, followed by several others.

They put a lot of work into preparing their fresh and quality meals, such as the soft shish kebab, wrap, grilled meats, chicken and beef doners, and rice and salad meals, among many others. If you are a vegetarian, they also have falafel or stuffed vine leaves, zucchini, and feta fritters for you.

The ingredients for these meals are sourced locally from Turkey and prepared in line with Halal guidelines, cooked on hot coal (open fire). The sauces are all handmade and prepared in-house in the kitchen.

It is a cozy dine-in restaurant with a well-designed interior and ambience. You can always visit with family, friends, and Muslim colleagues for sumptuous halal meals and to relax.

Diners Talking Points (4.7/5.0 rating)

•  The food is tasty, and the meat is soft and yummy. They recommend mixed grills, lamb shish kebab, and baklava, which are excellent value for the money.
• The ambience, beautifully designed interior, water feature, fun-filled and playful music, and the back garden make the place an excellent place to have a good vibe.
• Suitable for kids and families and wheelchair accessible; front and back entrances available.

#3:- Celine Mediterranean Cuisine

● Option: Dine in; Takeaway; Catering for groups
● Operating time: 10.30 am to 11 pm Monday through Thursday, 10.30 am to 12.00 am on Fridays, 11 am to 12 am on Saturday, and 11 am to 10 pm on Sunday
● Location: 12 Darby Street, Auckland CBD

Just a stone’s throw (2-minute drive) from the iconic Sky Tower, you are in for a fantastic two-in-one experience. You can see the iconic tower and eat at one of Auckland’s best halal restaurants, making your vacation memorable already.

They have an extensive, tastiest, and delicious Mediterranean menu, including a lamb kebab platter, falafel, and multi-steak dishes. You can also buy drinks, juice, or cocktails. A small seating area downstairs, a more prominent space upstairs, or an outdoor are all available for you to dine in while parking your vehicle in their shared parking space.

Diners Talking Points (4.7/5.0 rating)

•  Customers believe the restaurant is not fanciful but cozy and family-friendly.
• The food is freshly cooked and excellent. The owner, Br Khaled Masroujeh, and the staff are amazingly friendly and courteous, and they speak multiple languages.
• Many customers have also talked about how happy they are with the generous portion of food they serve.

#4:- Ishtar Restaurant and Takeaway

● Option: Dine in; Outdoor seating; Takeaway; Order via Uber Eats or Doordash
● Operating time: 12 pm to 11 am Sunday through to Wednesday; 12 pm to 12 am Thursday through to Saturday
● Location: 52 Oshannessey Street, Papakura

Ishtar serves Halal Middle Eastern cuisine and desserts prepared according to Halal regulations. The restaurant offers a variety of vegetarian platters, charcoal-grilled kebabs, baklava, kanafeh, Iraqi sauce, and falafel, all with exotic flavours and delicious seasoning.

You can check out their menu here as you prepare to go there. To get to the restaurant, you can drive through SH1, which will take about 27 minutes from Auckland CBD.

Their cushion bench seats and the lovely atmosphere make it a good spot to dine with the family and relax. You can also have a lot of fun and a good vibe on Friday night when the DJ is always around to play some songs. The space is wheelchair accessible with a good inflow and outflow entrance. There is also a hookah lounge inside the restaurant.

Diners Talking Points (4.7/5.0 rating)

•  The staff assist you to make great meal selections
• There is plenty of space for dining and also for parking
• Customers like the Mixed Meat Kebab, Ishtar Mixed Charcoal Platter with Yellow Rice, Chicken Shawarma Plate, and Wrap and believe the price is okay
• Great interior decor and chilling atmosphere

Check out their Facebook Page

#5:- The Makassar Corner Indonesia

● Option: Dine in; Takeaway; Order here
● Operating time: 12 pm to 9:30 pm on Saturday through to Thursday and 4 pm to 9:30 pm on Fridays
● Location: 193 Dominion Road, Mount Eden

Here is another 100% halal restaurant on Mount Eden, owned by Chef Amir. The aroma of their Indonesian dishes’ traditional spices, flavours, and fresh ingredients welcomes you. They have grilled beef ribs, chicken and lamb salad, and more.

There is also a corner for traditional Makassar meals, such as the Makassar chicken curry with rice. Several drinks, including tea and coffee, are available. There are also Vegetarian meals, like their tofu-based dishes.

You can get there via Grafton Road in 9 minutes by driving in a car. The space is also family-friendly, and you can take kids along for this casual outing or spend the day with friends at the spots. The space is also lovely and beautiful.

Diners Talking Points (4.7/5.0 rating)

• The dishes are very delicious and served largely and generously. Many customers recommend the Chicken Satay, Beef Martabak, Mie Goreng Aka, fried rice, and Nasi Kuning Komplit (the meat is succulent and well marinated). The wait time is a bit longer.
• It’s wheelchair accessible as there are no steps at the entrance, and the table and chairs can easily be moved for comfortable wheelchair access.
• There is a free space and paid space to park

Check their website.

#6:- Charcoal Chicken Takanini

● Option: Dine in; Takeaway; custom catering for gathering, Order here, Uber eats, Doordash
● Operating time: Closed on Sundays, Open by 11 am Wednesday to Friday, open by 12 pm on other days. Closes 8.30 pm, except for Friday and Saturday by 9 pm
● Location: 2 Periko Way, Takanini; also have another location at 588 Chapel Road, East Tāmaki

Charcoal Chicken is the place to be if you crave a delicious and mouthwatering burger or charcoal-grilled seasoned chicken. People from far away visit the spot to enjoy this signature burger and chicken. They also have other delicious delicacies, a kid-friendly halal menu, and quality vegan meals. The chilled drinks are also refreshing.

You can get to the spot by driving via SH1 for 27 minutes. The space is small, and there is not much space to dine at times, but the place has a great atmosphere and is beautiful inside out.

Diners Talking Points (4.6/5.0 rating)

• There is plenty of shared parking space and a wide flat door which is wheelchair accessible.
• The food is mouthwatering, crunchy, and has super flavours. Burgers, Fried Chicken, and Fries are recommended. The food is excellent value for money.
• The staff are very friendly, and the spot is always super clean.

Check out their website

#7:- Raos Indonesian Street Food

● Option: Dine in; Takeaway; Table reservation, Order here or Door dash
● Operating time: Closed on Mondays, Open from 12 pm to 9 pm from Tuesday to Sunday
● Location: 433 Dominion Road, Mount Eden

Another Restaurant serving authentic Halal Indonesia street dishes. They cater to any diet restriction. Enjoy their savoury main dish or a sweet dessert for a casual lunch or dinner, perfect for hanging out with colleagues and family. Check their menu for your favourite.

You can drive in a car or taxi to the restaurant within 14 minutes via Dominion Road/Route 4. There is also an ample parking space for you.

Diners Talking Points (4.6/5.0 rating)

•  The menu list is not complicated; signature dishes are with pictures, so you know what you are picking.
• The restaurant is small but clean and with a great atmosphere.
• The Indonesian dishes are tasty. Customers recommend mee goreng, fried rice, iga bakar, sambal mangga, and Tofu with Prawn Fritters Topped with Peanut Sauce.

Check out their website

#8:- Khanz Restaurant

● Option: Dine in; Takeaway; Table reservation; Outdoor seating; Indoor and Outdoor catering; Venue and party hall rentals; Order here or here (Jellicoe)
● Operating time: 12 pm – 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm to 9 pm Monday to Friday, for Saturdays and Sundays 12 pm to 9.30 pm. (Jellicoe: 12 pm to 10.30 pm, daily, but closes by 9 on Saturday)
● Location: 135 Great South Road, Papatoetoe; 10/71 Jellicoe Road, Panmure

Khanz Restaurants is a group of restaurants with five locations in Auckland. The Mediterranean spot at Papatoetoe and the takeaway spot at Jellicoe cater to delicious Mediterranean dishes that bring out the best of the Mediterranean flavours and satisfy your taste buds’ cravings. They are known for their generous portion and maintain high halal standards and quality cooking.

For the Papatoetoe spot, you can park close to the restaurant at the Eric Baker place, and it’s just an 18-minute drive to the spot via SH1.

Some extra people have never told you about Khanz restaurant; they have WiFi facilities and private dining rooms and have served vegetarian dishes and other halal meals made from a perfect blend of aromatic herbs since 2015.

Their newest branch, located at 38 C East Tamaki Road, Papatoetoe, offers more, blending South Asian, Southwestern, and Pacific cuisines’ unique flavours and ingredients for delicious and mouthwatering fusion cuisines. Other spots are their cafe and eatery and cafe and bakery.

Diners Talking Points (4.5/5.0 rating)

• Kids friendly, less waiting time, and less pricey
• Very delicious meals, Khanz Charcoal Platter, Mixed Grill Platter, Salad, Lamb Kabsa, and others are recommended.
• Highly recommended for a big group, family, and friends

Check out their website

#9:- No.1 Beef Ramen Dominion Rd

● Option: Dine in; Takeaway; Order here, Uber eats, Doordash
● Operating time: Opens 11 am – 3 pm and 5 pm to 9.30 pm daily
● Location: 590 Dominion Road, Mount Eden

This list will not be complete without No. 1 Beef Ramen, which recently opened at the same spot Tiger Burger occupied previously. The Chinese restaurants serve great and quality Chinese halal-friendly dishes. They serve vegetarian dishes also. The flavours are also excellent, and the 6 hours of slowly cooked ramen noodles are a must-try. The place is quiet and tidy and contains many diners at once. You can get there within 8 minutes via Dominion Road/route 4. Also, enjoy quality music and night vibes with friends while enjoying signature dishes, especially the smoky, flavorful charcoal-grilled BBQ (halal) every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from 8 pm to 12 am. They also have another spot at Oracle Dr, Albany, Auckland.

Diners Talking Points (4.6/5.0 ratings)

• Fantastic restaurant with a great Uyghur food selection. Xinjiang-style lamb rice, skewer BBQ, lamb kebab, and Lanzhou noodles are recommended and worth the price.
• They clean and tidy the inside and provide complimentary tea bags.

#10:- Uncle Man’s K’road

● Option: Dine in; Takeaway; Table reservation; Order here
● Operating time: Opens 11 am – 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm daily
● Location: 277 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD

Uncle Man, a family-owned restaurant, opened about a decade ago in Auckland and has consistently served halal Malaysian dishes without pork or alcohol. They have an extensive menu and also vegan dishes. They also sell halal Chinese meals like mee hoon soup, wonton soup, char kuey teow, and flat rice noodles with gravy. Western foods are also available. All are prepared with fresh ingredients and traditional.

You can drive there via Symonds Street in 8 minutes or take an InnerLink bus that drops you at the K’Road stop. Then, you can walk to the spot in less than 7 minutes.

Uncle Man’s also has another branch in CBD at 100 Halsey Street and two others at 215 Kepa Road, Mission Bay, and 652 Great South Road, Manukau City Centre. Try them out.

Diners Talking Points (4.4/5.0 rating)

• The service is speedy and always complete, and people enjoy their delicious meals. Recommended: Seafood Laksa Noodle Soup, Chicken Satay, beef rendang.
• There is free WiFi for all guests

Check out their website

Conclusion

You are in for a beautiful treat with any of these ten restaurants. If you find other better Halal restaurants in Auckland, please comment below; it will be helpful for other fellow Muslim visitors in Auckland.