11 Best Halaal Restaurants In Johannesburg

The Best Halaal Restaurants In Johannesburg

I am often asked what the best halaal restaurants in Johannesburg are. As a South African food blogger and someone who eats out often, I have compiled the list below based on restaurants that I have personally experienced and enjoyed.  The list is updated often as I find new restaurants to recommend. Of course, everyone may not agree as restaurant reviews are usually based on personal preferences and experiences. However, this is my opinion. Be sure to subscribe to the free newsletter for updates.

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Here are the best halaal restaurants in Johannesburg (in no particular order):

1. Pizza Del Forno (Killarney)

Yes, Pizza Del Forno has great pizza but it has much more than that. They have innovative gourmet burgers, pastas, meat dishes as well as decadent desserts, mocktails, and deluxe shakes too! They also introduce new items regularly, in keeping with the seasonal changes. They are situated in Killarney Mall. Find them here.

Address: Killarney Mall

 

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2. Olivero Cafe (Greenside)

A restaurant, coffee shop and shisha lounge, they specialise in Mediterranean cuisine and have some refreshingly different items on their menu. The owner hails from a farming family in Tunisia that cultivates olives, figs, almonds and pistachios, and he has many interesting stories to tell. Start with mezze then proceed to the mains. I recommend the creamy pesto pasta, spicy chicken quesadillas, schnitzel sandwich, and chicken Milanese. For cold drinks, try the Turkish Delight mocktail, and the Kiwi crusher. They have some great hot drinks too:  White Choc Mocha, Chai Latte and Salted Caramel Latte.

Address: 24 Gleneagles Rd, Greenside

 

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3. Mo-Ez Fusion (Lenasia)

Mo-Ez Fusion is an upmarket restaurant in Lenasia in the Greater Johannesburg area that’s been garnering great reviews. The restaurant features elegant Middle Eastern-themed décor and food - with some Turkish delicacies and the service is friendly and efficient. We thoroughly enjoyed the stuffed calamari, grilled halloumi, steak, and prawns, as well as the dessert selection which includes baklava cheesecake , kataifi and cold baklava.

Address: No. 2 Protea Avenue, Corner Flamingo and Protea, Lenasia.

 

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4. Housewive's Relaxation (Lenasia)

Housewives Relaxation is an upmarket rooftop restaurant with a light and airy garden-like setting which is great for functions, meetings and get-togethers. Don't be fooled by the name. Businesswomen, men and children are welcome too. They have a wide range of seafood, red meat, pastas, chicken dishes and gourmet burgers as well as innovative drinks. We had the cheesy garlic rolls and tempura prawn starters, masala Argentinian prawns, T-bone steak and BBQ beef ribs with mocktails and frappes, and thoroughly enjoyed everything.

Address: Upper floor, No. 2 Protea Avenue, Corner Flamingo and Protea, Lenasia.

Housewives Relaxation Lenasia

5. Casa Piquante (Fordsburg)

Casa Piquante is an upmarket restaurant in Fordsburg offering affordable fine dining. It is located in the Lilian Lofts Hotel, and once you're inside you don't feel as though you're in Fordsburg anymore.  They make delicious steaks, prawns, chicken dishes and desserts, as well as gourmet burgers and pizzas. There's a wide variety of innovative drinks on offer too. If you are travelling from far, consider spending the night in their modern, stylish and spacious rooms.

Address: 48 Lilian Rd, Fordsburg

 

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6. Lokkum (Fourways)

Lokkum specialises in Turkish fusion cuisine. It is set in a spacious eating area with marble tables and suede chairs, as well as a play area for the kids. Meals begin with a selection of Instagrammable mezzes served with Turkish bread. One can meal out of them alone but then you'd miss out on the other specialties and the desserts. The fried calamari starter, the Lokkum specials and the hibiscus sherbet are highly recommended.

Address: Fourways Mall

 

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7. Ozzy's Kitchen

This restaurant is owned by Masterchef SA Contestant Ozzy Osman, who has trained at some of the best hotels in the country (like The Saxon, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, and the One&Only Cape Town so you can expect exceptional halaal fine dining. This is one of the only halaal restaurants in South Africa to serve Wagyu beef , which is the most expensive beef in the world. The casual fine-dining menu is only available on Friday and Saturday evenings, and Sundays for lunch. There is a light menu available the rest of the time.  Do make a reservation before you go. Find them here.

Address: 55 Andries St, Wynberg, Sandton

Ozzys Kitchen

8. Calistos (Cresta, The Zone at Rosebank, Bedfordview, Eldo Square)

Calistos now has several halaal branches in Johannesburg, although the original halaal branch in Fordsburg has closed down. They specialise in Portuguese cuisine, but the menu is quite diverse and offers delectable seafood, pizzas, pastas, flame-grilled chicken, fillet steak and more. Find them here.

 

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9. Bay Leaf (Fordsburg)

Stands out among the many Indo/Paki/Bangladeshi restaurants in Fordsburg because the food rarely disappoints. The restaurant has been around for a long while and is usually busy, which is a testament to its popularity. Do order the chicken jalfrezi and the butter chicken. Find them here.

Address: 57 Mint Rd, Fordsburg

Bay Leaf

10. Dosa Hut (Fordsburg)

Dosa Hut specialises in South Indian dishes and indeed it is one of few halaal restaurants in Johannesburg that does. South Indian dishes may not be everyone's cup of tea but I personally enjoy it. As the name suggests, their specialty is the dosa which it a large ultra-thin crepe with a choice of filling/stuffing. Be sure to try the traditional masala dosa which has a spicy potato filling, and the idlis as well as the mint lemonade and the almond milkshake.   Find them here.

Address: 48 Central Rd, Fordsburg

Masala Dosa

Other places worth mentioning

Mercata Del Gusto and Dolce Mercata 

For delicious fusion street food and amazing desserts

Simply Asia (The Zone at Rosebank, Mall of the South , Norwood, Killarney Mall, Mall of Africa)

I love Thai food and Simply Asia does have the best halaal Thai food in Johannesburg. My favourite , and those of most people I speak to is the 514 – Ba-Mee Prik-Phao (Roasted Chilli Paste and Cashew Nut Noodles). However I have tried other dishes on the menu like the 622 - Linguine Phad Tom Yum and have not been disappointed. Find them here.

Akhalwayas 

For lekker junk food. There are branches all over but our personal favourites are the Church Street branch for their Wonder Why pizzas, and Akhalwayas Bree (84 Lillian Ngoyi Rd) for everything else, especially their toasted specials.

Syrian Rose (Fordsburg)

For their schwarmas and chicken.

RocoMamas (Campus Square, Melrose Arch and Nelson Mandela Square)

For their smash burgers, cheesy fries, ribs and cheese bombs.

Kauai (Sandton City and Cresta)

For their delicious healthy wraps and superfood smoothies.

For those days when you just can’t decide what to eat,

The following shopping centres have a lot of halaal options:

• The Zone at Rosebank
• Sandton City
• Mall of the South
• Cresta Shopping Centre
• Eastgate
• Killarney Mall

For more halaal recommendations, recipes and food pics to drool over, follow @SouthAfricaHalaal on Instagram or on Facebook.

Halaal Hotels in Johannesburg

Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton
Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank
Lilian Lofts Fordsburg
Qurtuba Boutique Hotel and Spa
Palm Continental

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