Finding halal restaurants on the go is a challenge, which is something halalsearch.org is looking to address. However, we want to share some tips with you which can help you in seeking out Halal spots.
The good news is that the term Halal is now becoming mainstream in most areas around United States and Europe. However, one must not make an assumption that all restaurants and food vendors are aware of what Halal is and what it entails for a food offering to be considered Halal. Sometimes, the servers may not know at certain establishment as to whether they serve halal food or not and therefore it’s always best to try and see if you can get hold of the owner of the place and ask them directly. In order to find halal places, here is what Halal Search Recommends.
- Best thing to do is to research online before heading to a restaurant or eatery. Even better to do this before leaving your house.
- Check out HalalSearch.org to find restaurants and businesses that serve halal food. You can query by Zipcode or city name to look for results. Be sure to dive deeper into the results to learn the details of whether the place is certified halal or whether there is only verbal confirmation available for the halal status. Always do your due diligence in person as well upon arriving at the restaurant.
- Ask other Muslims who may be familiar with the area to point you to Halal spots. With most people being well traveled now a days, chances are you might get some good recommendations.
- Contact a local masjid and ask for sources for Halal food in the area. You can also search for Masajids at Halalsearch.org.
As you see, eating Halal and finding halal options isn’t so difficult these days. With a little bit of prep ahead of time and research, one can find ways to eat halal and healthy.
P.S. Halalsearch.org is an open directory which means you are free to submit your finds to the website as well. If you find a Halal restaurant, mosque or Islamic school or Muslim Business which you don’t see listed on the site, feel free to submit it yourself to help benefit other Muslims.
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