We all want to travel and explore new places but all of that is incomplete without food. Culinary experience is what provides you the real taste of traditions of the place you are visiting. However, finding halal food places in a foreign country can be challenging. But we can help.
In this piece we have created a list of halal friendly holiday destinations that are not only some of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, but also offer a wide variety of halal food.
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, a popular emirate of the UAE, is best known for its tourism for Muslims. In this city, you will come across a plethora of choices when it comes to food, mainly because there’s a large expat population. Here you’ll find a large number of restaurants offering a variety of halal cuisines including Continental, Pakistani, Indian and Southeast Asian. Lal Qila, Daily Restaurant, BBQ Tonight, Student Biryani and Des Pardes Restaurant are some of the best eateries in Dubai offering spicy and flavourful halal food.
Istanbul, Turkey
Let’s talk about the city that was ruled by the royal kings and queens of the Ottoman Empire for hundreds of years in history. Yes, we are talking about the magnificent city of Istanbul in Turkey. Finding halal food places here is not a problem at all. You could take a tour of the city while munching on a doner kebab, which is an extremely delicious, halal local snack.
Freshly caught from the Bosphorus River, seafood accounts for a significant part of the food culture of this city. Owing to the fact that Istanbul offers a wide variety of halal cuisines, it is often counted among the world’s top halal friendly holiday destinations.
Fez, Morocco
Having picturesque alleys surrounded by antique structures, Fez is one of the world’s famous halal friendly holiday destinations like a lot of other cities in Morocco. The streets of this city come to life early in the morning when breakfast is served, traditionally comprising bread and egg dishes.
An array of street food in Fez is available to people till late at night. All of the food products available in Fez are purely mulsim-friendly, which is why this country is widely known for tourism for Muslim. Having a bowl of couscous with feta at a roadside restaurant in this city while gazing at magnificent historical buildings has its own charm.
Baku, Azerbaijan
The rich agricultural past of Baku shines through the cuisines that are prepared locally. The culinary traditions of this city are extremely diverse, making every tourist fall in love with the food. Since Azerbaijan is an overwhelmingly Muslim country, all the food that is served in Baku is halal. It is also rich in traditional flavours.
Pilaf is a very famous rice dish served at multiple places in this city and enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. A flavourful mixture of rice and various types of meats, drenched in the aroma of spices, the dish of Pilaf is an important part of the culinary scene of this region. So, take note. Baku is another suitable option for you, if you are in search of halal-friendly destinations to spend your holidays.
Lanzhou, China
Has the name surprised you? Well, you’re not alone as not a lot of people in Pakistan are aware of the fact that there are multiple places in China where you can find halal food. Deep in northwest China’s Gansu province lies Lanzhou — the largest city in the region and an important link on the Silk Route.
The streets of the city are filled with restaurants offering halal food such as Lanzhou Hotel Xinyuan Muslim Restaurant, Shimengou Muslim Restaurant and Datanggong Halal Restaurant. Many famous food bloggers and YouTube celebrities have visited this city and shared their experience of the incredible variety of halal food they found in Lanzhou.
Penang, Malaysia
The halal food trip that we have penned down for you, now takes us to the city of Penang in Malaysia. Often dubbed as the food capital of the world by a majority of foodies, Penang has many eateries and roadside cafes offering delicious food prepared with pure halal ingredients. Moreover, there are also a number of Chinese restaurants in the beautiful Malaysian city that offer you different types of Mandarin and Cantonese dishes that are absolutely halal.
One thing is pretty clear from this write-up that there’s no shortage of tourist destinations in the world where you can conveniently find halal food. So, instead of fretting over the possibility of changing your eating habits on your next trip, how about giving these places a shot?
