Halal Restaurants near Richmond Hill, ON

“Excellent spot if you are NOT hungry yet and happen to be craving any combination of fries, poutine, or shawarma, especially for Halal meat.

They have really solid daily $10 specials (Sunday is Jerk Chicken Poutine) for a LARGE.

We were there around 3 pm on a Sunday afternoon, and there was only one person waiting ahead of us in line. This is a great time to come because by 3:15, there were at least 7 or 8 people! Some had made orders in advance over the phone (or online via Uber Eats), so I'm not sure what their influx truly was - but I will say that their estimated time for us of 25 minutes was far off the mark. We waited just a hair over 36 minutes.

Based on the comments made by other patrons (at the restaurant that day, but also through reviews), this timing issue seems common. Therefore, I do not recommend coming hungry.

Once you get the food though, it's a fairly respectable portion. We got 2 Jerk Chicken Poutines, a Gorillas Fries, and regular Poutine (all size large), and split between four adults, it was decently filling.

We're not usually fries eaters this so take this with a grain of salt (haha), but we found the meal definitely to be on the saltier end. The jerk chicken has a bit of spice but not a ton, and the meat on the gorilla fries felt similar to burger meat. (Burger meat with cheese and sauce is basically stereotypical comfort food). The regular price feels a bit steep but if your preferred meal of choice happens to be the daily special, it's hard to go wrong for $10.

All in all, it's probably a true 3, but because of their daily specials, I can make the case that on particular days, it's actually a 4 (since those are evergreen daily specials from what I understand). But hey, we're rounding up to support local businesses, so let's call it a 5, okay? Just don't come hungry!

My rating is based on what it would take for me to come back.
LEGEND: I'll be back...
1: Only if I'm being paid to eat here (ex. work)
2: Only if a friend is treating (or ↑; being paid)
3: Only if on a promo/discount (or ↑; friend pays)
4: If it's nearby or on the way (or ↑; promo)
5: As soon as I crave this cuisine (or ↑)“

“From Newmarket to Richmond Hill, there are countless restaurants, but the flavours Apple Restaurant brings to the table are truly next level. The quality is unbelievable — easily worthy of 5‑star reviews. It’s one of those Persian cuisine gems that may not look glamorous from the outside, yet the food makes every visit unforgettable. If you’re in the area, this spot is an absolute must‑try.“

“Very nice sitting inside the restaurant with sports bar big screens and friendly place to eat and be there. We were in large group and I had Burger, wings and fries. All tasty and good quality, Also got to try East Africa style mishkaki short ribs, really tender with lots of flavor.“

“After going to their yonge and weldrick location for many many years, I happened to be in north Richmond hill (yonge and king road) and saw this other location! What can I say, very friendly welcoming service, clean organized interior and very fresh quality meat. Prices are average compared to the other 500+ kabob restaurants in this area but Taftan seems to stand out simply because of their reputation and large portion sizes. Today I got the barg (filet mignon beef) combo with rice and a side order of a chicken leg skewer. And hey they even threw in free cans of pop, lots of butter packets for the rice, packets of sumac (that tangy but distinct middle eastern red spice), and a pita bread! I’ll be sure to return again.“

“Friendly service Good food“

“We had a wonderful experience at Caravan Kabob in Richmond Hill! We ordered the family platter, which came with a delicious whole chicken, 2 juicy chapli kebabs, 4 fresh naan, hummus, crispy fries, and a generous salad. To our surprise, they also gave us complimentary firni for dessert — such a thoughtful touch!
They weren’t frugal with the sauces either, and everything was packed with flavor. The customer service was warm and attentive, and the ambiance was cozy, welcoming, and very clean.

Definitely recommend for a family meal or group gathering. We’ll be back!“

“Overall, I had a great experience here.
• The space is welcoming, cozy, and clean
• The staff are lovely
• The prices are very reasonable

I ordered the Chenjeh kebab with rice, which came with a small yogurt bowl and a soft drink. I’m writing this after I finished my meal—so no photos, because it was too good and it’s already gone!

There are many other good things I could mention, but these points alone are enough for me to choose this restaurant again and recommend it to others.“

“Great chicken wings and having a pool table is a great addon will defiently be back“

“The food was excellent and fairly priced, but the thing that truly set this place apart was the service. Whoever was working the counter on Tuesday September 2nd genuinely provided me some of the best customer service I have seen at a restaurant, we were helped pick options, he was extremely kind, and he even came out the give our food to us.“

“Amazing food, service, price and atmosphere. what more to say“

“Ordered on DoorDash first food got here late and was cold, called the store and the owner told me to order a drink on uber eats and he'd give me my order again free. Didn't expect that, they stand by their product and the food was fresh and tasty the second time around. Highly recommend“

“It’s really delicious halal food. If you are a food lover, pls have a try. Hope you will enjoy.“

“Excellent food and good customer service“

“The food was delicious and freshly prepared, offering great flavor and variety, services was also very friendly and efficient, making the dinning experience really enjoyable.“

“We LOVE Debe's Roti & Doubles!!! The food is AMAZING!! Highly recommend!!“

“This was my first visit and it turned out to be an amazing experience! The staff were super friendly, and every dish we tried was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this spot if you’re a Halal food lover, the quality and flavors were on point.

Our top favourite was the Xinjiang Red Willow Roast Lamb and the 4 small dishes with 8 lotus buns, everything paired perfectly and was full of authentic taste. Definitely coming back again soon!“

“absolutely amazing burgers! even the fries are top notch. highly recommend! great work! love the added touch of the branding on the bun aswell.“

“Good food and good environment“

“I stopped here for a quick meal and my wrap was ready in less than 5 mins and guess what, hot and rich with flavor. The guys were quiet and efficient but they also offered me desserts to try which is super original middle eastern generosity.
Stop here if you need a high protein wrap that u can have real quick without wasting time and for a great price as well!“

“Had breakfast at Mangal and it was such a great experience! The food was fresh, flavourful, and beautifully presented. The staff, especially Melissa, were nice and attentive. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, making it a lovely spot to start the day!“

“Tried Simbas and overall had a good experience. For $21, I got two sandwiches (one Nashville hot chicken, one beef patty with jalapeño pickle), fries, their signature sauce, and a drink, which is a solid combo.

The fries were perfect—very similar to Costco-style fries, which is what you’d expect from a shawarma-style spot, and they didn’t disappoint. The Nashville chicken tender was juicy, well-seasoned, and paired really nicely with the coleslaw. The beef patty sandwich was also satisfying.

The place is located in a food court–style plaza, so seating feels more like a canteen. There’s plenty of free parking, which is a big plus. However, the washroom could use improvement—only one sink was working during my visit. We waited 15 minutes for the food which is pretty good pace.

Food-wise, I really enjoyed it, but pricing feels a bit high. Personally, this meal would make more sense around $15 rather than $21.

Overall, great food and solid portions, just room for improvement on pricing and facilities.“

“Best Service , Excellent Food , Warm Atmosphere“

“Their hot pot is amazing and portions are huge. Entire staff was very helpful, since we had trouble reading the menu and selecting what to order, they suggested some really good options, we loved everything especially the steamed wonton/suimei. Hot pot was definitely waaaaay huge for 4 people. We loved everything. We were the only non chinese family there and entire staff helped us and guided us through everything, they gave us option to replace sea food in hotpot, replace the cuts of meat with different ones….over all great place, great peple!“

“One of the best pizzas I’ve had. Great wings too. Little on pricey end but then that is Canada. We will make a point of coming whenever we visit Toronto; assuming they don’t start changing things.“

“This place has quickly become my family’s favorite. The food, the friendly guys working here and the food (again)
I have been to a regular to a place next door to this, so we figured we try this place out, since it’s halal Indonesian food and close to where we live.
Well, I was new to the cuisine so we went with their recommendation.
For the first visit we got chicken satay’s, Ayam penyet, Nasi goreng and Mie Jawa. Everything was just exceptional. My kid loved the satay and mie jawa. Me and my wife loved everything else. Ayam penyet was smashed fried chicken with their spices on top. One the second visit we got the similar mains but also mixed satay. Beef was okay, I still prefer the chicken satay over beef satay. We got Ayam beker (grilled chicken in their spices) delicious again as well.
The weekend special grilled fish was our recent visit order and it was delicious. Definitely try that if you are there over weekend.
The staff there is amazing. Free WiFi and parking. So that’s a plus.
Definitely recommended“

“this place is amazing and the food is perfect. I am a vegetarian and I ordered falafal wrap and Falafel plate with rice. The portion size is huge. me and my husband ordered 2 combo- One wrap+fries+coke can (2 of these=40$ in total) but we couldn’t finish it. The staff was super friendly and took care of our special requests. Special thanks to Rajvinder Kaur ji, who gave us amazing food and extra ketchup and tray when asked for. I would give it10/10. Would definitely recommend!! I will come again with my husband’☺️“

“Good selection for food and food taste great too. Quantity was huge. Overall atmosphere was comfortable. Service was excellent, food was served literally sizzling).
We enjoyed our time and I can recommend this place for good Chinese food.“

“Hands down the BEST Burger in the city. Whenever I get the urge for a berg its hard to top my own,, A big pain in the arse. BUT no more!! Because Yonge Burger is is the best of the best Burg's in Toronto! French fries, onion rings are delicious too. Also, you can't beat the price. Also Quality & Service is outstanding.“

“Excellent product..Clean,Friendly' Best tasting chicken.. not greasy.So crispy. Our only place for fried chicken.. soo good“

“The flafal bowl can be a good choice for vegetarian if you are someone who’s struggling to find good one😅😅it’s better than osmos for sure
Try it once!!!
You can count on me you will never regret ❤️
Thank me later 🥰“

“Great flavorful food at an excellent price point. A nice choice of burritos, quesadillas, tacos and more. Will definitely make this a regular go to for good eatin'!“

“Best jerk chicken I’ve ever had! Everything is homemade from the hot sauce to the spices. The owner, Luca, marinates and cooks the chicken himself right outside, and you can truly taste the passion he puts into every plate. He was welcoming and friendly, and the food was just incredible. Highly recommend Yardy’s Jerk Chicken!“

“⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ A Flavor Explosion at Pita Land Shawarma!

Pita Land doesn’t just serve shawarma—they elevate it. Whether you’re a die-hard shawarma lover or trying it for the first time, this place delivers bold, authentic flavor wrapped up in warm hospitality.

The staff were friendly and fast, and the space was spotless. My wrap was made fresh to order, with generous portions and a great attention to detail.

Highly recommend. 10/10. Get the garlic. Always.“

“Good food and good environment“

“I am usually not a Taco typa guy, but this place got me reconsidering my life choices. It was actually really realllly good. Fresh ingredients and delicious food. The Birria Tacos were excellent, so much flavor in every bite. We tried the Chicken Tacos and Beef Tacos, and they were really good as well. We also got the Chicken and the Steak Quesadillas, and boy oh boy, they were so juicy and yummy. The kids loved em. Lol they thought it was a new type of pizza. We will be back again to try the fish tacos, they were sold out. And I personally will be back for those Birrias. Ps, If you are there and not sure what to get, like we were, ask the staff, they were really helpful at making great recommendations.“