Halal restaurants & takeaways in east London’s Ilford Lane
When it comes to Halal dining, Ilford Lane in east London has plenty of it, with varied cuisines and quirky dishes to explore along this famous stretch.
We’ve made your life that little bit easier with a collation of restaurants, cafes, and takeaways to consider when you’re next in the area.
AFTERS
HALAL STATUS Fully Halal
Afters boast a number of sites across the country. This one has all your favourite sweet treats from sundaes, shakes, smoothies, and juices, to falooda, waffles, and crepes.
Afters
265B Ilford Ln, Ilford IG1 2SD.
T: +44 (0)20 8227 1021 | W: www.aftersoriginal.co.uk
Opening Hours: Sun-Thur 14:30-01:00 | Fri-Sat 14:30-02:00
BIM'S
HALAL STATUS Fully Halal
Having first opened up as a McDonald’s copycat brand, Bim’s decided to later switch to the smashed burger concept that’s taking the UK’s Halal food scene by storm.
Bim’s
376 Ilford Ln, Ilford IG1 2LZ.
T: +44 (0)20 4512 1102 | W: bims.co.uk | E: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Sun-Thur 11:00-00:00 | Fri 14:30-01:00 | Sat 11:00-01:00
BURGER BASE
HALAL STATUS Fully Halal
We visited Burger Base when they opened last year. If you enjoy McDonald’s- and Burger King-inspired burgers – and plenty of other items too – then this is the place to be.
Burger Base
82 Ilford Ln, Ilford IG1 2LA.
T: +44 (0)20 8553 3800 | W: www.burger-base.co.uk | E: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00-23:00
CHAIIWALA
HALAL STATUS Fully Halal
The UK’s leading Indian street food brand Chaiiwala, who launched their 50th store earlier this year, require little introduction. They offer a range of Indian snacks to go with their desi hot beverages.
Chaiiwala
253 Ilford Ln, Ilford IG1 2SB.
T: +44 (0)20 8478 1664 | W: www.chaiiwala.co.uk
Opening Hours: Mon-Thur-08:00-23:30 | Fri 08:00-00:00 | Sat 09:00-0:00 | Sun 08:00-23:00
FRANZOS
HALAL STATUS Fully Halal
Franzos is an long established restaurant that specialise in flame grilled chicken, burgers, and more. They are essentially the Nandos of Ilford Lane.
Franzos
318 Ilford Ln, Ilford IG1 2LT.
T: +44 (0)20 8553 5657 | W: franzos.co.uk | E: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 12:00-23:00
MANJAROS
HALAL STATUS Fully Halal
Manjaros is unique in that it serves a type of Afro-Caribbean fusion cuisine. With plenty of seating, they offer a diverse range such as Curried Lamb, Lamb Flambé Chops and Mixed Charcoal Skewers, as well as a trio of Waka Waka chickens.
Manjaros
213-215 Ilford Ln, Ilford IG1 2RZ.
T: +44 (0)20 8514 4455 | W: manjaros.co.uk
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 12:00-01:00
MI CHAII
HALAL STATUS Fully Halal
Clever advertising gives the impression that Mi Chaii has been around for a while. They offer an Indian street menu with karak chaii (or should that be chai), and plenty of it.
Mi Chaii
125 Ilford Ln, Ilford IG1 2RN.
T: +44 (0)20 8215 0448 | W: michaii.co.uk
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 09:00-23:00
NAGINA
HALAL STATUS Fully Halal
Nagina has been around in Ilford for a long time, since the 1980’s in fact. Opening early at 9am, don’t miss out on their authentic Lahori breakfast of Halva Puri and Chana. They’re also known for their freshly-made traditional Pakistani sweets.
Nagina
296-298 Ilford Ln, Ilford IG1 2LP.
T: +44 (0)20 8478 2229 | W: @NaginaRestaurant
Opening Hours: Sat-Thur 09:00-23:00 | Fri 09:00-12:00, 14:00-23:00
OODLES
HALAL STATUS Fully Halal (HMC)
Oodles is another brand that has plenty of stores across London and beyond. Theirs is a fast food noodle concept which centres around a build-you-own-box, and are HMC-certified.
Oodles
231 Ilford Ln, Ilford IG1 2RZ.
T: +44 (0)20 8724 0000 | W: oodleschinese.com
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 11:0-23:00 | Sun 23:00-22:30
THE OTTOMAN DONER
HALAL STATUS Fully Halal
The Ottoman Doner, as the name suggests, specialise in “prime cut, clean, lean, meat”. With seating available both upstairs and down, they also have a dessert bar to end things on a sweet note.
The Ottoman Doner
196 Ilford Ln, Ilford IG1 2LJ.
T: +44 (0)20 8637 2761 | W: theottomandoner.co.uk | E: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 12:00-23:00
SALAMIS KITCHEN
HALAL STATUS Fully Halal
Salaamis Kitchen on the corner of Cranbrook Road is perhaps the best Turkish restaurant in the immediate area, with plenty of seating, and all the fresh ingredients that define cuisine from that part of the world.
Salamis Kitchen
402 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG2 6HW.
T: +44 (0)20 8553 2227 | W: www.salamisrestaurant.co.uk | E: [email protected]
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 11:30-02:00
WATAN
HALAL STATUS Fully Halal
Watan are a popular restaurant wherever they’re located. If you enjoy Afghan grilled food cooked fresh off the grill, this is the place to be when in Ilford (watch out for their amazing platters).
Watan
233 Ilford Ln, Ilford IG1 2RZ.
T: +44 (0)20 3773 3394 | W: www.watanrestaurant.co.uk
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 12:00-00:00
