What are the best Halal restaurants in Sheffield like Lebanese.

Thanks

Halal slaughter should be banned in this country. We have far more humane methods of animal slaughter.

okay thanks for your input but i don't want to discus methods of killing animals for food just restaurants that offer lovely HALAL meals.

ciao

Fightlevel, why don't you become a vegetarian as you are so concerned about animal welfare?

There are lots of indian restuarants which offer halal food such as Akbars, Aagrah, Cafe Guru etc. Not sure of any lebanese ones though.

Halal slaughter should be banned in this country. We have far more humane methods of animal slaughter.

He has a point though...

Not really, what about all those people that butcher animals by electrical stunning or by gas systems? They are not humane methods at all, and i don't hear anyone complaining about them.

With regards to halal meat, it is backed by the law as well as the world's largest growing religion.

I think people should be informed on the topic in full before they start to make accusations that other people may beleive to be accurate.

It concerns me that people who put up such posts use the a particurlar topic to cover their true prejudiced personality.

Not really, what about all those people that butcher animals by electrical stunning or by gas systems? They are not humane methods at all, and i don't hear anyone complaining about them.

With regards to halal meat, it is backed by the law as well as the world's largest growing religion.

I think people should be informed on the topic in full before they start to make accusations that other people may beleive to be accurate.

It concerns me that people who put up such posts use the a particurlar topic to cover their true prejudiced personality.Moderator,with comments like the above, this post could get very nasty! Probably best closed down now it's been hijacked by Islamic religion! Native Britons generally don't eat Halal meat!......................I wonder why.

Hijacked by islamic religion? Not at all, this is merely a point of view.

Funny how you seemed to ignore the other inhumane ways of butchering animals.

I don't think that is the case; not wanting to get drawn into the morality of killing an animal, either in accordance with a religious practice or otherwise, is the reason for no reply. Plus, it's a topic which is highly likely to get pulled my a mod so pretty futile!

Fightlevel, why don't you become a vegetarian as you are so concerned about animal welfare?

Funny how you seemed to ignore the other inhumane ways of butchering animals.

You imply both/all ways are inhumane. Therefore take your own advice and become a vegetarian yourself.

Mod note:

The OP asked for advice on where the best restaurants are that use Halal meat. He/she didn't ask for a debate about the ethics of said meat.

Keep the thread on topic.

But seriously, eating Halal requires abstention from Carrion, Blood, Carnivores, Pork, Gelatin and all animals not killed in Allah’s name. I can therefore recommend all of the region’s vegetarian restaurants as 100% Halal :)

See here:
http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showpost.php?p=3110571&postcount=7

okay thanks for your input but i don't want to discus methods of killing animals for food just restaurants that offer lovely HALAL meals.

ciao

I have a question about Halal.

Is there such a thing as a Halal meal? My understanding was that Halal just refers to the ingredients and not the way they are put together so that any meal made out of Halal foodstuffs would be Halal.

This would be different to a Kosher meal. Even if all the ingredients are Kosher, certain combinations such as mixing meat and dairy products together are strictly forbidden.

But seriously, eating Halal requires abstention from Carrion, Blood, Carnivores, Pork, Gelatin and all animals not killed in Allah’s name. I can therefore recommend all of the region’s vegetarian restaurants as 100% Halal :)

See here:
http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showpost.php?p=3110571&postcount=7

That's true. Fish and chips is halal too. My muslim work colleagues would always eat fish and chips when visiting for training
courses from overseas.

I'm getting really fed up of all the racist ****** on this forum, keyboard warriors happy to spout *****e from the saftey of their own home...

KW2008 just asked about Halal restaurants not for your opinions on it you halfwits! Can we not just get straight answers to a question like this....? :rant:

I think everyone needs to calm down

Mod note:

If anyone feels that a post is racist, then please report it. If we agree that said post is deemed to be racist, we'll be only too happy to remove it. :)

Now, back on topic please folks.

Halal Restaurants. Which are the best?

There's a nice, small and intimate restaurant on West Street/Glossop Road, called Sheikhs, up near the Oxfam bookshop.

That's Lebanese. I used to love their Halloumi cheese and tomato pitta breads MMM!

If it's specifically middle eastern/ north African cuisine that you are after, the forum foodies had a meat in the Marrakesh restaurant, at west one. The waiter assured me that their meat was all halal. (He assumed that I had ordered the veggie option so as to avoid haram meat). The food there was really nice, and really enjoyable, but as delicious as it was, I felt a bit overfaced with the amount of couscous.

There are a number of "Indian" restaurants along London Rroad, such as "Aroma" and "Jumeirah", which serve halal meat. I have eaten at both of those, and quite enjoyed the food there, on both counts. (Although I didn't have the meat, at either place, as I only eat vegetarian)

Indeed Shiekhs wothy of a recommendation, nice food, well priced and above all Lebanese, have only been there with a Syrian but they were pretty enthusiastic about it!

Can you do sheesha at any of these places?

Thanks for the replies that were on topic btw :D

Can you do sheesha at any of these places?

Thanks for the replies that were on topic btw :D

Wicker, London RD I hear have places, although am yet to visit. (Not sure about the food status either, but you could always eat nearby)

Al-Zahir on Eccy Road is halal and does amazing food. I choose only to get veggie food there because of reservations about halal. The food is totally amazing though, they do a spiced potato dish and a bread dish with melted cheese and herbs in the middle.......yum. Do try.

There are lots of indian restuarants which offer halal food such as Akbars, Aagrah, Cafe Guru etc. Not sure of any lebanese ones though.

Al-Zahir is Lebanese.

Not too sure about places in Sheffield but I do know that Rotherham's Wellgate there are a few nice cafes serving Halal food.
Not so far from Sheff and nice snap to be had.

Can you do sheesha at any of these places?

Thanks for the replies that were on topic btw :D

There was a Persian restaurant on Abbeydale Road, just by the junction with Woodseats Road that did Shisha, but I think the smoking laws put paid to it. (if shisha is the water-filled hookah-type pipes where you can smoke flavoured tobacco)

Shisha was made illegal indoors in public or work premises along with all other forms of smoking tobacco. It's allowed outdoors and I think the little Persian cafe near Bardwells on Abbeydale Road do it in the warmer months.

You could try this place in Bradford, but they're being prosecuted -

http://youtube.com/watch?v=14sH3K9ORb4&feature=related

That's true. Fish and chips is halal too. My muslim work colleagues would always eat fish and chips when visiting for training
courses from overseas.

fish and chips isnt always halal as sumtimes they cook the fish with the pork sausage

fish and chips isnt always halal as sumtimes they cook the fish with the pork sausage

Yeah, well... I didn't tell them that because what you don't know won't hurt you.

i know a few places serving halal food.....
kebabish at wicker
noodle inn and siam inter thai at london road do serve halal chicken. highly recommend if you like chinese or thai food
estikutum at staniforth road ( correct me if i'm wrong)....lots of choices

There's a nice, small and intimate restaurant on West Street/Glossop Road, called Sheikhs, up near the Oxfam bookshop.

That's Lebanese. I used to love their Halloumi cheese and tomato pitta breads MMM!

If it's specifically middle eastern/ north African cuisine that you are after, the forum foodies had a meat in the Marrakesh restaurant, at west one. The waiter assured me that their meat was all halal. (He assumed that I had ordered the veggie option so as to avoid haram meat). The food there was really nice, and really enjoyable, but as delicious as it was, I felt a bit overfaced with the amount of couscous.

There are a number of "Indian" restaurants along London Rroad, such as "Aroma" and "Jumeirah", which serve halal meat. I have eaten at both of those, and quite enjoyed the food there, on both counts. (Although I didn't have the meat, at either place, as I only eat vegetarian)

Oh my God I've eaten in there - why didnt they warn me their meat was Halal !

Oh my God I've eaten in there - why didnt they warn me their meat was Halal !


Oh 'el.
You will turn into a mad suicide bomber after eating halal food. :D

Assuming you have not as yet taken a tube ride and blown yourself up I hope you read this reply and work out that halal is no problem to anyone except the terminally stupid and no greater problem to the animal than being killed in any other way.

Jumeirah at the bottom of London road,
Estikitum on Staniforth Road Attercliffe

Oh 'el.
You will turn into a mad suicide bomber after eating halal food. :D

Assuming you have not as yet taken a tube ride and blown yourself up I hope you read this reply and work out that halal is no problem to anyone except the terminally stupid and no greater problem to the animal than being killed in any other way.

That isn't exactly fair. I do have a problem with the way halal food is slaughtered so I always eat vegetarian options in restuarants which serve halal meat. That's no great hardship as the kind of restaurants that serve halal usually have really good vegetarian menus too.

And as for 'why didn't they tell me it was halal', well if you don't want to eat it then ask if the meat is halal. If you make a choice not to eat something it is your responsibility to make sure you ask the questions which make sure what you're eating is suitable for your diet.

That isn't exactly fair. I do have a problem with the way halal food is slaughtered so I always eat vegetarian options in restuarants which serve halal meat. That's no great hardship as the kind of restaurants that serve halal usually have really good vegetarian menus too.

And as for 'why didn't they tell me it was halal', well if you don't want to eat it then ask if the meat is halal. If you make a choice not to eat something it is your responsibility to make sure you ask the questions which make sure what you're eating is suitable for your diet.

I can see where you are coming from but may I suggest you see both slaughter methods ad decide for yourself.
I have a few veggie mates who feel that it's unacceptable to kill anything for food. I respect their attitude even if I don't share it.

That isn't exactly fair. I do have a problem with the way halal food is slaughtered so I always eat vegetarian options in restuarants which serve halal meat. That's no great hardship as the kind of restaurants that serve halal usually have really good vegetarian menus too.

And as for 'why didn't they tell me it was halal', well if you don't want to eat it then ask if the meat is halal. If you make a choice not to eat something it is your responsibility to make sure you ask the questions which make sure what you're eating is suitable for your diet.

You know the Arabic logo on the menu that said Halal

Aimed at the dude complaining he wasn't informed it was Halal.

Oh 'el.
You will turn into a mad suicide bomber after eating halal food. :D

Assuming you have not as yet taken a tube ride and blown yourself up I hope you read this reply and work out that halal is no problem to anyone except the terminally stupid and no greater problem to the animal than being killed in any other way.

I find the ignorance on this site unbelievable.... and u wonder why we have so much racial tension in this country...

You know the Arabic logo on the menu that said Halal

Aimed at the dude complaining he wasn't informed it was Halal.

You really need to either read some books or become more informed... Halal is not cruel,,, it is performed under a strict code similar to Kosher meat in the Jewish faith.... This just highlights the current Islamophobia that is endemic at the moment... The terrorists are extremists and do not represent all Muslims in the world... For goodness sake get a flippin grip.....

I find the ignorance on this site unbelievable.... and u wonder why we have so much racial tension in this country...

I don't think there's racial tension in this country. People fear what they don't know and the biggest introduction to Islam most people in this country had was on 9/11. Since then, a dumb left wing media has compounded this with it's idiotic writings. People may be scared of Islam, but it's not racial tension; it's mere ignorance. The mosque off Queens Road appears to understand this - inviting the community to open days to gain an understanding of proper Islamic faith and culture is a fantastic idea. :thumbsup:

Nando's at centertainment is Halal, and Jumbo in the city center but only their chicken is halal. :)

You know the Arabic logo on the menu that said Halal

Aimed at the dude complaining he wasn't informed it was Halal.

Yeees, but I choose not to eat halal meat but always ask if meat is halal. It's your responsibility to choose what you eat - so ask.

You really need to either read some books or become more informed... Halal is not cruel,,, it is performed under a strict code similar to Kosher meat in the Jewish faith.... This just highlights the current Islamophobia that is endemic at the moment... The terrorists are extremists and do not represent all Muslims in the world... For goodness sake get a flippin grip.....


Sumi, some people do consider the way halal meat is produced as inhumane. This isn't Islamophopbia - some people do (as I do) choose not to eat halal meat. That doesn't mean that I am Islamophobic etc, it just means I choose not to eat halal.

There is enough choice in this country for that to mean very little other than my personal preference.

Oh 'el.
You will turn into a mad suicide bomber after eating halal food. :D

Assuming you have not as yet taken a tube ride and blown yourself up I hope you read this reply and work out that halal is no problem to anyone except the terminally stupid and no greater problem to the animal than being killed in any other way.

Speaking of the terminally stupid, Sumi seems to think this is an Islamophobic comment. READ THE POSTS WOMAN!!

I find the ignorance on this site unbelievable.... and u wonder why we have so much racial tension in this country...

Well I've been wondering...and concluded it's because you don't understand irony.

"For goodness sake get a flippin grip....."

Halal meats and slaughtering methods should never be banned in the UK, like some people have suggested.

Also all the turkish places on London Road are Halal zuegma etc you will find most takeaway kebab shops are also halal.
Asda have a halal freezer section now too!

Also all the turkish places on London Road are Halal zuegma etc you will find most takeaway kebab shops are also halal.
Asda have a halal freezer section now too!

I am glade you have mentioned Zuegma Restaurant, it is my best choice and would recommend it to anyone looking for special Turkish cuisine.

They have recently opened their second branch just 50 yards from the original one. I have not been their yet, but I am sure it cannot be other than the same quality or better.

And by the way, you need to book in advance in the weekends as they are always fully booked. It is also popular among English.

I am glade you have mentioned Zuegma Restaurant, it is my best choice and would recommend it to anyone looking for special Turkish cuisine.

They have recently opened their second branch just 50 yards from the original one. I have not been their yet, but I am sure it cannot be other than the same quality or better.

And by the way, you need to book in advance in the weekends as they are always fully booked. It is also popular among English.

Zeugma good, Nano even better! I go there on a very regular basis, pre or post beers!

there are quite a few halal restaurants in the wicker and brungreave road area but i love the food at the restaurant at the start of ellesmere road right next to the car wash. its halal, food is great, very friendly and portions are massive for the price you pay. went there with once with 2 others only paid just under £15 and even had to bag stuff.

i recomend zeugma too but sometimes the servers can do with a better smile. goto the one with the old man siting behind the grill sometimes he is in the new branch. as for lebanese please stay away from the one on west street cuz the food was rather blant. not sure if it was a bad day or whether i was just unlucky.

What are the best Halal restaurants in Sheffield like Lebanese.

Thanks

very good lebanese place:love: in Burngreave, on Carlisle St, all halal chicken meat vegi. :thumbsup:

The food being halal simply means it is healthier...and this has been proved already, because when we keep the blood inside if we use any other way it can really get too dangerous.

The food being halal simply means it is healthier...and this has been proved already, because when we keep the blood inside if we use any other way it can really get too dangerous.

Do you have any evidence for that? Is black pudding dangerous?

Do you have any evidence for that? Is black pudding dangerous?

Well...I have evidenses...however I will have to do some research to get you where you can find such information...
But untill then, do you really prefer your black pudding with fresh blood?:)
no offence my friend i'm just kidding...but it is so irrelevent:) we're talking about meat...chicken...
anybody mentioned the pudding? :)

Do you have any evidence for that? Is black pudding dangerous?

Well my husband thinks it is if I've cooked it.

Well my husband thinks it is if I've cooked it.


I think it's at its most dangerous deep fried as served in Scotland.

I think it's at its most dangerous deep fried as served in Scotland.

Do they actually do that? Please tell me they don't. But they do deep fried pizzas up there....so probably.

Do they actually do that? Please tell me they don't. But they do deep fried pizzas up there....so probably.

Sorry, but they do. They're sold at fish and chip shops alongside the deep fried pizzas, deep fried haggis and the legendary deep fried mars bar.

If I had to choose between converting to Islam or becoming Scottish, I would opt for the former.

the shop at ellesmere road is call red sea restaurant right across from red sea groceries. i just pop over yesterday, the food was incredible at amazing prices

I am glade you have mentioned Zuegma Restaurant, it is my best choice and would recommend it to anyone looking for special Turkish cuisine.

They have recently opened their second branch just 50 yards from the original one. I have not been their yet, but I am sure it cannot be other than the same quality or better.

And by the way, you need to book in advance in the weekends as they are always fully booked. It is also popular among English.

One of the things I miss most about London is the chargrilled chicken kebabs from Green Lanes and Hackney Road. Me and Mr Lalala lived on Hackney Road just after we met and I always feel a bit wistul when I think of those kebabs. Beautiful chunks of marinated chicken in pitta with salad.

Nom nom nom nom

One of the things I miss most about London is the chargrilled chicken kebabs from Green Lanes and Hackney Road. Me and Mr Lalala lived on Hackney Road just after we met and I always feel a bit wistul when I think of those kebabs. Beautiful chunks of marinated chicken in pitta with salad.

Nom nom nom nom

Was it Halal?

Was it Halal?

To be honest I don't know about Green Lanes because it was in the nineties and most people didn't know the difference then, I certainly didn't but now I do I choose not to eat it.

I know the place on Hackney Road wasn't halal because the owners are friends. They are Turks and not so strict but the main reason it wasn't (and still isn't) halal is because they could get cheaper haram meat from their wholesalers. :D

Catzeyes I don't believe halal should be banned, blah, blah, blah, but I have made my choice and I don't see it as any different to choosing to eat free-range eggs.

To be honest I don't know about Green Lanes because it was in the nineties and most people didn't know the difference then, I certainly didn't but now I do I choose not to eat it.

I know the place on Hackney Road wasn't halal because the owners are friends. They are Turks and not so strict but the main reason it wasn't (and still isn't) halal is because they could get cheaper haram meat from their wholesalers. :D

Catzeyes I don't believe halal should be banned, blah, blah, blah, but I have made my choice and I don't see it as any different to choosing to eat free-range eggs.

Yeah totally...People should eat what they want, just like veggie's.

Do you have any evidence for that? Is black pudding dangerous?

Generally the slaughtering of animal(s) in Islam/Judiasm is to maintain the most hygienic method of killing as well as the most humane. 'Zabiha' is an Arabic word which means ‘slaughtered’. The ‘slaughtering’ is to be done by cutting the throat, windpipe and the blood vessels in the neck causing the animal’s death without cutting the spinal cord.

The blood has to be drained completely before the head is removed. The purpose is to drain out most of the blood which would serve as a good culture medium for micro organisms.

Blood is a good media of germs, bacteria, toxins, etc. Therefore the Muslim way of slaughtering is more hygienic as most of the blood containing germs, bacteria, toxins, etc. that are the cause of several diseases are eliminated. Meat slaughtered by Islamic way remains fresh for a longer time due to deficiency of blood in the meat as compared to other methods of slaughtering. There is never an issue of BSE like we have seen over the years in UK abbatoirs slaughtering by other than the above method. Stagnated blood is more likely to be infected.

Some may find it inhumane but I personally (even before I was practicing muslim) prefered my meat to be halal/kosher knowing it was safer and better.

Went to Shiekhs for the first time last night and it was very good, better than we expected actually. Will deffo go again soon.