Scarborough might be the halal capital of the GTA, and that's saying something. From Lawrence Avenue East to Markham Road to the Golden Mile, the options run from decades-old Caribbean institutions to Pakistani BBQ, Hakka Chinese, Uyghur hand-pulled noodles, and yes, halal fried chicken and waffles.
We run the Cluck Clucks on Lebovic Ave, so we're biased and extremely well-fed.
Here's our honest guide to the best halal restaurants in Scarborough right now.
1. Cluck Clucks - Chicken & Waffles (Lebovic Ave)
Us — Scarborough's home for halal fried chicken and chicken and waffles, minutes from Eglinton GO in the Golden Mile.
Our chicken is certified halal across the entire menu: hand-breaded when you order, never frozen, from crispy tenders and Nashville hot sandwiches to the waffle combos that made our name. Family meals fly out of this kitchen on Friday nights.
Check our full menu here.
2. Ginsoy (Scarborough)
The Pakistani-Chinese giant — Ginsoy's Scarborough location serves the fusion the GTA can't get enough of, with portions built for tables of six.
3. Karachi Nihari & BBQ
As the name promises: slow-cooked nihari and Pakistani BBQ done properly. The weekend nihari is the order people cross the city for.
4. Northern Smokes
Halal smokehouse BBQ — brisket, smoked burgers and comfort plates that made halal Texas-style BBQ a Scarborough thing.
5. Fuego's Halal Kitchen
A modern halal comfort-food spot with a loyal following — burgers, loaded plates and bold flavours, all halal.
6. Kim Kim Indian Hakka Chinese
A Scarborough Hakka institution — chili chicken, Manchurian and the Indo-Chinese classics that define the borough's food identity.
7. The Roti Hut
Thirty-five years of halal Caribbean roti and still going strong — a genuine Scarborough institution. Get the goat roti and thank us later.
8. Eggstatic (Consumers Rd)
The most-reviewed halal brunch spot in Scarborough — Middle Eastern-inspired brunch from a fully halal kitchen. The weekend line is earned.
9. Charcoal Kebab House
Charcoal-grilled kebabs with the smoke you can taste — the halal grill option when fried isn't the mood.
10. Kroran Uyghur Cuisine
Hand-pulled laghman noodles and Uyghur classics — one of the most distinctive halal menus in the entire GTA.
11. KS² The Halal Steak House
Halal steak done as a proper steakhouse experience — the special-occasion pick on this list.
A note on halal status
Halal status can change and can vary by location, especially for chains and multi-location restaurants. Our standard at Cluck Clucks is simple: our chicken is certified halal, across the entire menu. For anywhere else on this list, a quick question at the counter is always worth it.
FAQ
1. Where can I get halal fried chicken in Scarborough?
Cluck Clucks on Lebovic Ave, just off Eglinton in the Golden Mile — certified halal chicken, hand-breaded to order, with tenders, sandwiches, family buckets and the borough's halal chicken and waffles.
2. Are there halal restaurants near Scarborough Town Centre?
Plenty — and several spots on this list are a short drive away. Cluck Clucks is about ten minutes southwest, near Eglinton GO.
3. What's the best halal food in Scarborough for families?
Family-style is Scarborough's specialty: BBQ platters at the Pakistani spots, family roti runs, or a Cluck Clucks fried chicken bucket with waffles — built for exactly that Friday-night table.
Hungry now? Plan your visit to Cluck Clucks Scarborough on Lebovic Ave — or read about what makes our halal fried chicken different.
Common questions
Is all the food at Cluck Cluck Chicken halal?+
Yes, every item on the menu is prepared using halal-certified ingredients and halal food handling practices from start to finish.
What makes halal fried chicken different from regular fried chicken?+
Halal fried chicken is made from meat sourced and prepared according to Islamic dietary law, meaning the chicken is humanely raised and processed under halal certification, the taste and texture are the same crispy, juicy chicken people love.
What's on the Cluck Clucks chicken and waffles?+
Our chicken & waffles pair hand-breaded halal fried chicken with Belgian-style waffles. Order it bone-in or boneless, or go for the bite-size Chicken and Waffle Bites with your choice of sauce. It's sweet, savoury, and works at any of our six heat levels.