A sign that says halal does not tell the whole story. Restaurants mean different things by it: sometimes all the food, sometimes only the meat, sometimes a few dishes. These are the questions that usually get a clear answer, and how to read what YaHalalo shows.
Questions to ask the restaurant
- Which dishes are halal? The whole menu, only the meat, or a few dishes?
- Who supplies the meat? A restaurant that knows its supplier can usually answer straight away and show a statement or certificate.
- Is there a certificate, and from whom? Ask whether it is current, too. Certificates often have an end date.
- Are halal and other meat kept apart? A shared grill, fryer or chopping board may matter to you.
- Is alcohol served, or used in the food? For example in sauces and desserts.
How strict you want to be is your decision. People see things differently, for example on stunning at slaughter or on places that also serve alcohol. Our job is to show what is known, not to decide for you.
How to read the labels on YaHalalo
- Verified by YaHalalo: we have reviewed evidence from the restaurant, such as certificates and supplier details. It is not a religious certification. How verification works.
- Under review: the restaurant has sent evidence that we have not finished checking.
- Says halal, or says it has halal options: this is the restaurant's own claim. We have not checked it.
- Details from open sources: the place is in our register, but nobody has checked its halal details. Ask the restaurant before you order.
If a place you like is not verified, you can ask us to check it on the restaurant's page. The more people ask, the stronger the reason for the restaurant to show its evidence. If something looks wrong, you can report it.