Food and Drink

Perth's best Halal restaurants

Mai19 Aug '208 min read

CHEE TAYEB

Perth is a vibrant and diverse city with a melting pot of cultures, flavours and tastes. On 19 August, the Islamic community will celebrate Muharram, or Islamic New Year.

Mai at Halal Food Directory has put together a list of some of the Halal-suitable places to celebrate Muharram or experience this culturally significant time with friends and family.

Halal - Arabic word that translates to "permissible or lawful".

What happens during Muharram?

Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is a time to reflect on the year ahead and the challenges to be put before us. Many people do this by attending the local Mosque, Mushallah or Prayer facility.

Northbridge Mosque (427 William St, Perth) is the oldest and most established of Perth Mosques and is just a short stroll from the bustling Northbridge hub. There are facilities for wudhu and separate facilities for the men and women who attend. The Mosque is open for each Salah session through the day.

Wudhu – preparation by cleansing with water required before prayer.

Salah – prayers, observed five times a day.

For those that want something in the heart of Perth then Perth City Mushallah manage prayer facilities throughout the city. Due to COVID restrictions the Murray Street location (Suite 3, 101 Murray St) is open only for Dhuhur and Asr Salah with a restriction of 40 people to each session. Important to note is that there are no wudhu facilities and people attending are asked to bring their own prayer mats.

Asr Salah – the afternoon Islamic prayer.

Dhuhur – the midday Islamic prayer.

Where to dine for Muharram?

Chee Tayeb (353 Murray St) have established themselves over many years as the only Lebanese restaurant in Perth with traditional flavours and experience. Pierre and Joseph have recently changed their menu and in a Perth city first, you can now enjoy Halal meals slow-cooked over an open fire! Drawing even more on the spices from the Middle East, succulently wrapped in the smoky taste of open flames and smoke and served in a relaxing atmosphere by friendly staff.

Muharram special – available 19 August to 16 September:

Option 1: 15% off charcoal plate
Option 2: Buy one get one free manakeesh
Option 3: Free drink with orders of more than $50
Option 4: Purchase a $55 voucher which includes mezze or salad, a main course (excludes charcoal mix plate), one manakeesh, one dessert and a drink

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If it is a breakfast that you are looking for then long established D'Ankasa (1/566 Hay St) has just launched an exciting Halal breakfast menu. With a range of quality sized servings of Malaysian flavour, featuring dishes such as tom yum laksa and nasi lemak all prepared fresh and served just the way you want it. If you want to challenge the heat a little then dive into the sambal some more, but a wonderful way to enjoy the current cold weather is a warm bakso served with generous mix of vermicelli, meatballs and crackers (do you soak or dip?).

Platter with four cooked, whole fish covered in red and green vegetables

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If you are searching for more spices of the sub continent then located nearby is New Sahara (48 Pier St). Here you can experience Halal lamb shanks and biryani cooked slowly to draw out all the flavours. The lamb is so well cooked - seared spices coat the outside with meat just falling away from the bone. The team at New Sahara have a dish to satisfy all tastebuds – including children, with a wondering kids’ menu.

When talking to the local community in Perth there is one Halal venue that’s in everyone's top five, delivering an experience with flavours closer to home... Karache by Sani (124 Murray St). Sani prepares all the food fresh daily and it is cooked nearby so you can relax and take in the mouth-watering flavours coming from the kitchen (just like at home). Order straight from the menu or let the staff serve you large portions from the buffet. The one thing you can be sure of is that every mouthful is rejoicing with the taste of home cooking served locally!

If you’re looking for something more refined…

Firewater Grille at Duxton Hotel is one of Perth's premier Halal dining experiences. Head Chef Aaron and his team make sure that your dining experience is the highest standard, delivering quality food as well as a great atmosphere. Enjoy high quality meats sourced from local Halal suppliers for breakfast, lunch, dinner and high tea. The meals are prepared with the greatest of detail to ensure that you experience nothing but the best.

Muharram special – available 19 August to 4 September:

$20 off with every $100 spent during weekday lunch

Plate with steak, potato item and vegetables

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Nestled away in Hibernian Place is Hadiqa (40 Irwin St). A restaurant with a unique experience, you can select from a range of quality Halal-suitable meals delivering a fusion of flavours while maintaining the flavours of premium WA Halal-supplied ingredients. If Muharram is to be celebrated with someone closer to you then here is a place that you can have a moment to reflect upon the time ahead as a couple or closest of friends.

Muharram special – available 19 August to 16 September:

20% off dining on Wednesdays or Thursdays

Overhead view of platter with vegetables and condiments

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We could not go without mentioning the recent award winning Grand lane Fish House (behind 135 Barrack St), winner of the 2020 TripAdvisor Traveller’s choice award. What makes this place so special is that the fish, chips, prawns ...everything, is just right! The batter is Halal-suitable, the fish fillets and the chips are prepared daily fresh and then cooked in suitable oil. You can enjoy your meal inside or sit out in the artistic laneway.

Muharram special – available 19 August to 16 September:

Approach the counter and give an enthusiastic "Muharram" to the team and they will gladly give a discount off the fisherman's box to support your New Year celebrations. The fisherman’s box contains a generous serving of hand cut chips, homemade sauce, premium fish fillet, deep sea prawns and panko calamari rings.

Mai is a reviewer with Halal Food Australia. Halal Food deliver an online directory experience that provides a unique rating and review system for a wonderful selection of Halal restaurants across Australia. Halal Food also provides access to list of suitable Halal Meat Outlets and Halal Products that are available in mainstream supermarkets across Australia.