Halaal Food in Vietnam

Locals and tourists appreciate Vietnamese cuisine for its fresh and wholesome ingredients. It’s famous for its vibrant flavours, blending sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy elements in perfect harmony. Staples like rice, fresh herbs, and fish sauce play a central role in Vietnamese cooking. Well known dishes include pho, banh mi, and goi cuon. Vietnamese cuisine has French influences stemming from when Vietnam was a French colony from the mid-1800s until 1954, during a period known as French Indochina. The French introduced many of their culinary traditions and ingredients to the region.

Muslim owners run all the establishments listed below. They serve only halaal food and do not offer alcohol (unless stated otherwise). However, many other places claim to be halaal while serving alcohol and are not owned by Muslims. It’s also important to note that although Vietnamese restaurants offer vegetarian options, they often use the same oil for frying, making cross-contamination likely. You’ll find halaal dining more commonly in major cities and popular tourist areas. For a more halaal-friendly journey through Vietnam, consider booking self-catering accommodations so you can prepare your own meals when needed. Pack travel-friendly foods like tuna or salmon sachets, nut butter packs, dried fruits, protein bars, and instant oats to keep you fueled on the go—especially in areas where halaal options might be limited.

Hanoi – Old quarter

1. Mawlana (Egyptian food) near river – Excellent
2. ⁠Naan & Kebaab near river-
3. ⁠Kachi (Vietnamese food) near masjid
4. ⁠Khan Baba (Indian food) behind masjid

Hoi An – Old Town

1. Tasty Kitchen (Indian and Vietnamese food)
2. ⁠Maxims (Arab food) (musallah & no alcohol)- Excellent

Hue –

We did not find any Halaal food in Hue.  

Danang-

1. Karims (dragon bridge side)

2. Maxims (Arab food)- Excellent

3. Lazeezas – We ordered garlic naan, aloo paratha, and vegetarian biryani rice—all of which were good.

*Lazeezas is an establishment that serves alcohol, and it is unclear whether it is Muslim-owned.

All malls and airports have zero halaal establishments

Writer: Najma Jassat Omar