Top 10 Halal Restaurants in China

Table of Contents

• Introduction

• Beijing

• Shanghai

• Xi’an

• Guangzhou

• Chengdu

• Hangzhou

• Urumqi (Xinjiang)

• Lijiang

• Conclusion

• Summary Table

Introduction

China is home to over 20 million Muslims, and halal cuisine is deeply embedded in its culinary landscape. From Uyghur lamb skewers to halal Cantonese dim sum, travelers will find a wide variety of halal-certified restaurants throughout the country.

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Beijing

1. Dong Lai Shun Hot Pot

• Location: Wangfujing Area

• Specialty: Beijing-style lamb hot pot

• Features: Historic restaurant with halal meats

2. Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant

• Location: Niujie Muslim District

• Specialty: Lamb kebabs, hand-pulled noodles

• Features: Uyghur & Hui-style dishes, authentic ambiance

Shanghai

3. Yershari Xinjiang Restaurant

• Location: Xujiahui & Pudong

• Specialty: Big Plate Chicken, lamb skewers

• Features: Live cultural shows, halal-certified

4. Xinbada Xinjiang Restaurant

• Location: Pudong New Area

• Specialty: Naan, lamb dishes, Uyghur salad

• Features: Modern interior, excellent service

Xi’an

5. Muslim Quarter

• Location: Downtown Xi’an

• Specialty: Yangrou Paomo (lamb stew with bread)

• Features: Bustling street food, history-rich area

Guangzhou

6. Guangzhou Islamic Restaurant

• Location: Huanshi Road

• Specialty: Halal dim sum, Cantonese seafood

• Features: Elegant dining, halal-certified

Chengdu

7. Chengdu Muslim Restaurant

• Location: Downtown Chengdu

• Specialty: Spicy Sichuan lamb hotpot

• Features: Bold halal Sichuan flavors

Hangzhou

8. Hangzhou Muslim Restaurant

• Location: Near West Lake

• Specialty: Halal seafood and lamb dishes

• Features: Local flavor fusion, family-friendly

Urumqi (Xinjiang)

9. Zhenjue Uyghur Restaurant

• Location: Downtown Urumqi

• Specialty: Uyghur pilaf, lamb kebabs

• Features: Traditional decor, warm service

Lijiang

10. Xin Xue Ge Halal Restaurant

• Location: Shuhe Ancient Town

• Specialty: Naxi-style halal dishes

• Features: Beautiful, tranquil atmosphere

Conclusion

Halal dining in China has evolved significantly, offering diverse cuisines from across regions while adhering to Islamic dietary laws. Whether you’re in a major city like Shanghai or a historical town like Lijiang, these top 10 halal restaurants provide exceptional culinary experiences.

Halalive App makes it easy for Muslim travelers to discover and enjoy these restaurants. As a platform built on international cooperation and cultural unity, Halalive is transforming halal travel and food discovery in China and beyond.

Summary Table

City	Restaurant	Highlight Dish	Key Feature
Beijing	Dong Lai Shun Hot Pot	Lamb Hot Pot	Historic halal hot pot
Beijing	Crescent Moon	Hand-pulled noodles	Uyghur cuisine
Shanghai	Yershari	Lamb Skewers	Cultural performances
Shanghai	Xinbada	Big Plate Chicken	Modern Uyghur dishes
Xi’an	Muslim Quarter	Yangrou Paomo	Vibrant street food
Guangzhou	Islamic Restaurant	Halal Dim Sum	Elegant Cantonese halal
Chengdu	Chengdu Muslim	Spicy Lamb Hotpot	Authentic Sichuan halal
Hangzhou	Hangzhou Muslim	Seafood	Fusion flavors
Urumqi	Zhenjue	Pilaf & Kebabs	Traditional Uyghur
Lijiang	Xin Xue Ge	Naxi Halal	Tranquil atmosphere