Halal Restaurants in Chicago, IL

“I discovered this place 3 weeks ago and I have already been here 8 or 9 times, almost tried the entire menu ❤️ God they have the best quality food I have ever had in this country, every single time the same amazing, delicious food, and their cakes are to die for! Super friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere, I feel so comfortable at this place! Thank you guys for doing suck a great job ❤️❤️❤️“

“My wife and I went there for the date night special and it was fantastic. We aren’t really big Indian food fans, but we definitely liked what we tried and would definitely go back again.“

“We came for the food, which was excellent, but we'll return for the show. It made for a fantastic date night. When we sat down, the server brought stuffed mushrooms, which served as a perfect start before the falafel appetizers. I ordered the beef kefta platter, and my girlfriend chose the salmon, both of which were delicious. I enjoyed my leftovers from the dinner.“

“Food was outstanding as was the service! We definitely recommend it!“

“Absolutely one of the best middle eastern restaurants in Chicago. The mezas dish, exceptional. The lamb stew on egg plant, among. The specialty drinks, creative. The desserts, light custard, delicious. The service, friendly, helpful, interesting, delightful. Value, worthwhile. Go out to Turqoise for the meal and experience.“

“Очень вкусная Среднеазияткая кухня. плов, лагман и самса“

“Great selection and halal!“

“Well this is my 2nd time trying Somali cuisine. I went to a different restaurant for Somali a long time ago and I found their food confusing. I would assume they right next to Ethiopia they would eat someone of the same cuisine despite being predominantly Muslim but it's somewhat the same? It's particular restaurant feels more of a hole in the wall for East African Somali. It was like that with the other restaurant I went to long ago. Most people would consider this dirty ambience for it being a hole in the wall. But I decided to give this one up north a try. The menu had very limited selection I ordered one dish which is served with pasta which I thought was weird. I don't know if it's bad authentic? Other than that I'm just waiting for them to cook and I had a pomegranate drink that's halal. Do Note it looks like they don't have air conditioning. So I can't imagine coming here in the summertime to eat with just a fan well. I just learned Mussolini also invaded Somalia also which is why they had assimilated to some dishes especially pasta. The food was actually pretty decent especially using angel hair pasta I was surprised that they had spices to it. Which made it spicy hot. The owner gave a complimentary tea served hot which was good sweet. It has a spicy aftertaste to fight the sweetness. I would have to come here again for the breakfast time to try their version of Somalia injera since they only eat it for breakfast unlike Ethiopia they eat inejera every day when I was there. The only the owner said that Somalian injera taste different. I wonder if they use the same ingredients such as tef grain? Despite their limited dishes do give it a try especially the pasta surprisingly I will come back for goat dish or breakfast Somalian injera“

“Fool and falafel and the kushari“

“I had an outstanding experience with Day’s Hot Chicken in Chicago. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was top notch. We ordered through DoorDash, and when we called the restaurant, they were incredibly generous. Since we loved the food so much, they went above and beyond by adding extra items like mac and cheese and additional fries. It was a thoughtful gesture that truly enhanced the experience. I highly recommend Day’s Hot Chicken for anyone craving delicious food and exceptional service.“

“5 star food, 5 star horchata, 5 star service!!! This is my weekend splurge almost every weekend.“

“Absolutely phenomenal south Indian food. We came in to dine in but had to get it to-go due to an emergency. The staff was super accommodating and the Veg Thali (sampler platter) was absolutely divine. My friends got the Mutton Thali and Chicken Thali and said it is some of the best food they've had in Chicago. Spice level is definitely on the hotter side of restaurants I've been to but that made for a great meal. Incredibly affordable too. At ~$15 per person and plenty of tasty leftovers that keep well, I'll definitely be making a point to return soon.“

“I usually LOVE this place. But the food has been very inconsistent lately at the Troy, MI location. I get the same thing every week. And every week it’s a little different. I get the mixed platter. Last week there was no sauce, and I always order extra on the side, but the little cup was only half full. So, no sauce on the platter, and barely any on the side. This week there were more onions than gyro/chicken. Barely any meat; very meager portion. And still, side of sauce only half full. Super disappointed. I’ll give them one more chance, then I’ll have to stop giving them my business.“

“A must try spot! Great food, coffee and atmosphere! Definitely recommend!“

“Mandi k rice ka level alag hi hai. 😋

But they need to work on these
I would ask them to garnish mandi with fresh fried onion instead of ready-made fried onion.
Rotisserie chicken is not well cooked, only the upper layer is crispy and rest inside is taste less and chicken is chewy/tough.
Lamb shank they serve is tasty but its not not easy to cut (tendered)

In picture its a MANDI platter.“

“Great no fuss late night spot where Uzbeks and Kryrgs and others can come and have tea and chat and enjoy a familiar meal. Various products for sale or to take home. You won't get many words from them. Service is a bit slow but the Food is amazing. Restaurant space is chill and accommodating, plenty of room to sit. Food comes out piping hot. Hours are loose. Show up and see whether they're open. Sometimes they'll hang out past 12 and let people sit in and relax and enjoy their meal. Great spot, glad I found it. Instant favorite.“

“Best place along with best food.“

“Amazing biryani . Our server Rafee was awesome“

“Leaving 49 E Division Location As I Type this review Went to the location on Wabash closer to downtown and IDK WHY I went there because It’s always a disappointment The meat is never fresh and the beef it’s always burnt But Because I love Halal Guys I ended up having to come back north to the division location where I usually go and as always, I’m never disappointed should’ve came here from the beginning. OSO took very good care of me now I’m happy BIG SHOUT OUT TO OSO AND THE DIVISION Location for always standing on business.“

“These were the best chicken tenders I’ve ever had.

EDIT: I have returned to the unforgettable chicken tenders and tried them with a Nashville flavor rub this time. It’s even better. I feel so lucky to live close by 🤗“

“I’ve loved this place since the day I started ordering it! I order this almost every week or every other week when I’m at work in the evening. It’s always delivered fresh and warm and the chicken is amazing the seasonings are fantastic! And the names of the items to order are hilarious also the humor in me makes me laugh at them!“

“Love the food and there open late!!“

“💯 it’s the best place I recommended“

“Always delicious! Always accommodating…over the past five years I’ve experienced feeding from 3-30, and never disappointed! The service is always great! They take huge pride in their food and work. We just had a party for 30, and I should have just put out a banner so people would stop asking me where the food was from 💖. All were very impressed!“

“Great place for grilled chicken . The side dishes are also good. Friendly staff always on point;)“

“Mutton Biryani and Haleem are theee best foods i had here. No Air conditioner or ambience at all. I suggest a ToGo.“

“love this place! i order from here at least once a week!“

“We stopped here after the Marathon, tired and looking for something good and quick for dinner. Great selection of hot and cold sandwiches, quality food, friendly staff, nice atmosphere and a reasonable price. Just what we were looking for. We’ll have to look them up again for any future trip to Chicago.“

“i did not like the chicken sandwich. I were there with my family . It is very expensive and special pizza was not the tasty .“

“Food is mouth watering delicious. My daughter and I had the veggie tostini, oh my goodness, the best Turkish sandwich we have ever had. Owners are very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant. We will be back for sure 😊😊“

“Best chicken 65 that you could ever taste only in hayderabad, I really want go there every time i remember the taste, amazing friendly staff, parking sometimes little bit hard, but the experience is non comparable, the bread all so tasty and fresh and worm, one of my top restaurants.“

“the lamb with spinach, mushrooms and potatoes was so delicious! Vegetable vindaloo was pretty good, but asked if there were green peas and was told no. There were a LOT. the garlic Naan was delightful“

“Love this place! Incredible birria! Try the birria quesadilla and elote!“

“Was lucky to be able to try their food. I’m a nurse and we were given food from idof as a treat during the pandemic ..it was delicious .“

“I can only say: they don’t play with steak burrito or red/green sauce. Five stars.“

“Highly recommended for halal food with the taste of italian pizza & middle east chicken tenders with rice. Scrumptious food“

“Amazing service, food, and experience. Can't wait to share this with my boys next time.“

“I ordered for first time the All in platter which gives u a little bit of everything.. n I tried the stuffed grape leaves and the chocolate cake.. 😋 the cake is more than enough reason for me to order from them again . the Rumi sauce is also very good.. not too spicy.. has a little kick..“

“A true unknown gem of Chicago, this place makes hand down the best fried chicken—you would never guess. The staff is always friendly and the service is always fast, even though they fresh fry each order. Do yourself a favor and try it once and you’ll never visit the McDonald’s right across the street again.“

“I have enjoyed my experience at Slim’s. The food was jaw-droppingly delicious. I had one of my favorite Chicago style hotdogs EVER! My uncle completely ADORDED his Chili Dog. The food was five a out of five! The service was as good our food came quickly which showed us that the chefs really cared about their loyal customers. Our server was ok but she was a little monotone. Like, would it kill her to be a little more cheerful? Overall the service was ok. The atmosphere was what I really didn’t like. First of all it smelled like gasoline or something was burning. Plus, the video game was broken. Even though there was a few mishaps here and there it was ok and I would probably go again. Thank you!“

“This was my first time having a gyro, my son’s as well. It was absolutely PHENOMENAL! The guy who made our food was so kind. I asked him to make mine the way he likes his because I had no idea what to order! Awesome vibe dining in! I’ll probably never be back in Chicago but I’m so glad I stopped here on our first night of vacation!“

“I have been waiting YEARS to come back to IDOF after they closed the one by me. Finally, I was able to make my return! I got a gyro plate and I think I over sauced myself because when I mixed everything together, the sauce overpowered and also made the meat get cold quicker. The only other reason I give 4 stars is because I was in line for 30 minutes… I’ll be back and hopefully raising my rating to 5 stars“

“Had such a great time at Navvat! The food was really tasty and the vibe was so cozy and relaxing. Huge thanks to Shakhnoza for taking such good care of us—she was super kind and made everything feel easy and comfortable. We’ll definitely be back again soon!“

“Really good food I’ll recommend this place 😇👍“

“Very nice central asian restaurant with cheap food and very generous portions, you can almost feed 3 people with 1 plate that's how big the portions are but you get to take more home which is good. My favorite dishes were the Mamti, which are steamed dumplings, and the fried laymgman which is pasta with vegetables and meat.“

“Found this small business while looking for places to eat while visiting Chicago and a instagram reel popped up and the jerk chicken alfredo pizza was highly recommended.
I ordered the personal pizza (jerk chicken alfredo) w/ parmesan wings and a drink.

Pizza: posted picture, I apologize I had the box sideways in the bag by accident, so doesn’t appear picture perfect, but when I tell you the flavors of the alfredo sauce and jerk chicken blended well together with a nice crispy and flaky crust to compliment it. Cannot forget the cheese pull was great as well! 🤤

Wings: So juicy and fall off the bone tender as seen in video. Had a nice crispy breading and the garlic parmesan sauce was definitely homemade, the flavors were just right.

Juice: Grape/strawberry flavor was yummy“

“Everything was great except the chicken in my chicken sandwich was the size of a single chicken finger. It was cooked well but would have looked more at home on a hot dog bun than the very good round bun it was presented on. Shrinkflation I guess.“

“Ordered from this place for the first time today on my lunch break via door dash. I have never tasted Mediterranean food this good!! Food was authentic and very fresh! I am truly amazed. My new go to spot. I had to call and tell them how amazed I was by the food. You really take a chance ordering online these days but this place was so worth it!! Thank you guys for your good food and service!!!“

“Stopped by this gem of a Desi American restaurant and was blown away! The Butter Chicken ($17.99) was rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced - exactly how it should be. The Aloo Keema ($17.99) was just as impressive, with tender potatoes and flavorful minced meat cooked to perfection. Portions were generous, and the service was warm and attentive without being pushy. You can really tell they put care into every dish. Definitely coming back - this place is a must-try if you're craving authentic flavors done right!“

“Was lucky to be able to try their food. I’m a nurse and we were given food from idof as a treat during the pandemic ..it was delicious .“