BEST HALAL FOOD IN CHICAGO & SUBURBS

Lisan’s Top Picks

From the city to the suburbs, here is a curated list of my current top halal spot. Vote for your favorites.

🌯 Arab (Casual)

Pita Inn Legendary lunch special and falafel (Multiple).

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Original Shawarma HFSAA Authentic spit-roasted shawarma (Multiple).

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Shawarma Express HFSAA Generous platters and garlic sauce (Lombard).

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🍽️ Arab/Persian (Sit Down)

Tandoori Al Badia HMS Traditional Mandi and grills (Lombard).

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Noon O Kabab Persian classics and saffron rice (Multiple).

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Rezas Restaurant Chicago staple for Mediterranean (Multiple).

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🍜 Asian

SoJu Korean Trendy BBQ with vibrant city atmosphere (Chicago).

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Seoul Bites Korean HFSAA Addictive street food and wings (Lombard).

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Gangnam K-BBQ High-quality meats and banchan (Schaumburg).

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Phat Phat Chinese Upscale Southeast Asian street food (Schaumburg).

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Peak Thai Thai HFSAA Authentic dishes with perfect spice (Multiple).

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Noodles Pho U Vietnamese Comforting Pho and fresh staples (Lombard).

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J’S Kitchen Chinese HFSAA Traditional takeout favorites done right (Naperville).

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Pan Lian Burmese Rich curries and unique noodle dishes (Wheaton).

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Sorry Mommy Central Asian HMS Unique fusion spot with playful vibe (Rolling Meadows).

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Milliy Central Asian HMS Homestyle Uzbek plov and mantu (Naperville).

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🔥 BBQ

Charred Fork Authentic American BBQ brisket (Woodridge).

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M’daKhan Fusion Central Asian BBQ (Bridgeview).

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🥞 Breakfast

Wholey Granoly Wholesome brunch and toasts (Bolingbrook).

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Krave Decadent comfort food (Multiple).

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Moqa Cafe Relaxed morning coffee spot (Elk Grove Village).

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🍩 Dessert

Melt n Dip Rich chocolate crepes and waffles (Multiple).

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Cocomelt HFSAA Chocolate fountains and fruit delights (Multiple).

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Love Me Mochi HMS Mochi donuts and halal corndogs (Multiple).

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🍗 Fried Chicken

Chi Tea HFSAA Tea-brined sandwiches (Multiple).

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Byrds HMS Nashville-style heat paired with crispy tenders (Multiple).

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Hangry Joes HMS Massive spicy sandwiches (Multiple).

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Holy Buckets HMS Generous buckets of golden fried goodness (Multiple).

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🍝 Italian

Moqa Cafe European-style cafe with light bites (Elk Grove Village).

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DUA Italian HMS Authentic pasta and steak dishes (Park Ridge).

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🌮 Mexican

Taco Verde Fresh tacos with zesty salsas (Glenview).

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Senor Jalapeno HFSAA Classic favorites, fully halal menu (Lombard).

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La Charanga HMS Authentic street-style tacos (Rolling Meadows).

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Taqueros Los Sombreros HMS Popular local spot for birria (Lombard).

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🥘 North Indian / Pakistani

Tandoori Al Badia HMS Fusion Mandi and tandoori meats (Lombard).

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Kabab Mahal HMS No-frills juicy seekh kababs (Lombard).

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JK Kabab HMS Late-night spicy rolls and grills (Multiple).

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🍕 Pizza

Slyce HFSAA Artisanal coal-fired pizzas (Multiple).

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Pizza Track HFSAA Reliable neighborhood spot for hearty pies (Willowbrook).

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Italian Express Excellent deep dish and thin crust options (Glendale Heights).

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🥪 Subs & Sandwiches

Cultura Subs HMS Fusion subs with bold flavors (Morton Grove).

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SubKO HFSAA Korean-style savory subs (Lisle).

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Cafe 53 Massive sandwiches and vegan options (Chicago).

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🍔 Smash Burger

FYVE Bros HMS Juicy, crispy-edged patties stacked high (Glendale Heights).

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Centro HMS Modern spot with high-quality beef (Lombard).

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Bumper 2 Burger HFSAA Classic drive-in style smash burgers (Multiple).

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🥥 South Indian

Thiru Kuppusamy Authentic Tamil thalis and biryanis (Schaumburg).

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Madurai Kitchen Spicy, robust Chettinad flavors (Warrenville).

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A2B Legendary vegetarian dosas and sweets (Warrenville).

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🥩 Steakhouse

Roka Akor Upscale Japanese steakhouse & sushi (Multiple).

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Gibsons Iconic Chicago steakhouse (Halal cuts available) (Chicago).

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🍢 Street Food

Addah HFSAA Vibrant Indian/Pakistani street eats (Lombard).

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Niwaala HFSAA Karachi-style buns and rolls (Lombard).

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🥙 Turkish

Thousand Tales Elegant dining with rich flavors (Mt Prospect).

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The Gundis Kurdish breakfast and tea (Chicago).

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