New York City’s Muslim-owned restaurants have got you covered, whether you need something quick or leisurely – from cozy coffee shops serving coffee and tea, to fast-casual Indian eateries that specialize in vegetarian fare. All are accommodating Muslim diners looking for delicious cuisines in an accommodating, halal-friendly environment.

As interest in halal dining has surged, several Muslim restaurateurs are revamping their menus and opening locations that showcase both traditional and modern cuisines. Bangladeshi-owned Eatzy Thai opened its first location in 2020 serving halal versions of classic Thai dishes like pad kee mao and tom kha. And in western Astoria, Sami’s Kabab House family opened Little Flower Cafe – serving chicken and lamb shawarma alongside Boston cream doughnuts stuffed with Afghan cardamom-laced milk custard dessert.

However, several non-Muslim eateries are catering to Muslim customers through their food and beverage offerings. Beyond providing halal choices, many of these restaurants have also created welcoming environments by including elements from Muslim culture in their decor and ambience.

Prime No. 7, an iconic NYC seafood restaurant founded by a Jewish-Muslim couple and now run by their son, has quickly become one of the go-to spots for Muslims due to its varied and tasty halal and non-halal menu of sushi rolls, burgers and pasta dishes – and has even hosted religious scholar Q&A sessions and community leader Q&A sessions at times!

Abbu’s Kitchen, founded by a Muslim chef to showcase vegan cuisine and provide access to an abundance of halal ingredients, recently opened as another halal-friendly dining spot. Not only does the vegan restaurant feature vegan and vegetarian fare but there’s also a full bar available and monthly workshops hosted to inform local Muslims of various aspects of halal and vegan cooking.