If you’re visiting Halal food Vietnam for UAE tourists and are looking for halal food options, you’ll be happy to know there are quite a few, especially in major cities and tourist areas. Here’s a guide to help you enjoy halal dining in Vietnam:
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What to Look For
- Halal certification: Look for local or international halal certificates. In Vietnam there is Halal Vietnam (HVN).
- Arabic script “حلال” or words “Halal / Nhà hàng Halal / Thịt Halal” on menus or signs.
- Ask staff: Ask whether the meat is halal, whether pork is used, whether there’s alcohol in sauces, etc.
- Muslim-friendly neighborhoods or near mosques often have more halal restaurants.
Halal food Vietnam for UAE tourists
Here are good options in some major Vietnamese cities:
| City | Restaurants / Areas | Cuisine Types |
|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) | • District 1 around Ben Thanh Market & Nguyen An Ninh Street (also called Saigon Halal Street) – many halal stalls, international & Vietnamese halal food. • Halal Saigon, The Daun Restaurant, Baba’s Kitchen etc. |
Vietnamese halal classics, Malaysian/Indonesian food, Indian, Middle Eastern. |
| Hanoi | • Old Quarter, Tay Ho District: restaurants like Nan n Kabab, Handi, Alsultan. • Various Indian & Pakistani halal restaurants. |
North Indian, local halal Vietnamese, Middle Eastern. |
| Hoi An | • Omar’s Namaste, Ganesh, Fullmoon restaurant are halal-friendly choices. | Indian / local / fusion options. |
| Da Nang / Coastal Areas | • Fewer options but some halal Indian restaurants and seafood places that are Muslim-friendly. | |
| Beach / Resort Towns (Phu Quoc, Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, etc.) | • Indian halal restaurants like Ganesh, Omar Khayyam etc. |
What Vietnamese Dishes Can Be Made Halal
If you dine at a halal-certified place, here are local dishes you could try (with halal-altered ingredients):
- Phở (beef or chicken) made without pork or pork broth.
- Bánh mì with chicken, beef or egg instead of pork.
- Cơm gà (chicken rice) or other chicken / seafood based rice dishes.
- Gỏi cuốn / spring rolls with chicken or shrimp (but check if sauces / cooking oil are clean).
- Vegetarian desserts like chè (sweet dessert soups) made with beans, coconut, tapioca etc.
OPTION 1: 1 Day in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – Halal Food Itinerary
If you’re a UAE tourist spending just 1 day in Vietnam and want to eat only halal food, here’s a simple one-day halal food itinerary you can follow depending on which city you’re in.
Best city for halal food due to wide variety and availability.
Morning – Halal Vietnamese Breakfast
- Halal Saigon Restaurant (31 Đông Du, District 1)
- Dishes: Halal Pho (beef or chicken), Vietnamese iced coffee, Bánh mì with egg or chicken.
- Located near Ben Thanh Market.
Walk to Saigon Central Mosque across the street for prayer.
Lunch – International Halal Options
- The Daun Restaurant (49 Lê Thánh Tôn, District 1)
- Malaysian, Vietnamese and Indonesian halal menu.
- Clean, prayer-friendly, Muslim-owned.
- Try: Nasi Lemak, Vietnamese grilled chicken, or halal bánh xèo (Vietnamese pancake).
Snack / Coffee Break
- Walk to Nguyen An Ninh Street (“Halal Street”) – near Ben Thanh Market.
- Grab a coconut, smoothie, or sweet snack from halal vendors.
- Light shopping and souvenirs too.
Dinner – Indian / Arabic Halal Cuisine
- Baba’s Kitchen (274 Bui Vien, District 1 – or 35 Lê Thánh Tôn)
- Indian halal food (vegetarian and meat options).
- Great for spicy food lovers.
- Try: Butter chicken, naan, mutton biryani, or vegetarian thali.
Tip: Ask for no alcohol or pork in sauces if unsure.
Mosque Nearby:
- Saigon Central Mosque (66 Dong Du Street, District 1)
- Close to most halal restaurants.
OPTION 2: 1 Day in Hanoi – Halal Food Itinerary
Breakfast:
- d’Lions Restaurant (Hanoi Daewoo Hotel) or Nan n Kabab (Tay Ho)
- Middle Eastern or South Asian halal breakfast.
Lunch:
- Al Sultan Restaurant (Old Quarter)
- Halal grilled kebabs, shawarma, falafel, halal pho.
Dinner:
- Tandoor Indian Restaurant (4 Đường Nhà Thờ, Hoàn Kiếm)
- Excellent halal Indian cuisine near Hoan Kiem Lake.
Final Tips for 1-Day Halal Travel in Vietnam
- Stick to District 1 in HCMC or Old Quarter in Hanoi – best halal coverage.
- Use Google Maps or apps like Zabihah, HalalTrip, or HappyCow (filter for halal).
- Always confirm halal status when unsure – some restaurants serve halal and non-halal food.
- Street food is mostly not halal, unless you’re at a certified Muslim-run stall.
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