Halal Food
Anyone who’s familiar with London knows that there is no shortage of halal food here!
Click on the list of campuses below for halal restaurants/takeaways nearby handpicked by some of Imperial ISoc’s very best food critics.
2. Charing Cross
3. St Mary's Hospital
Another option is to download delivery apps such as: Uber Eats, Deliveroo or Just Eat and use the Halal filters to find halal food.
If you fancy cooking some dishes yourself, remember that a lot of major supermarkets sell packaged Halal meat, the nearest ones to SK Campus are:
Sainsburys (Earl's Court) - SW5 9QQ
Tesco (West Ken) – W14 8PB
Halal food is available in many college outlets such as Fusion and Loud Bird (SAF). However, please check with staff as there are usually a mix of halal and non-halal items on offer. The Farmer's market is also around on Tuesdays between 9.00am and 2.00pm with a variety of halal food options.
If you don’t mind going on a bit of a trek make sure to visit places like Tooting, Whitechapel or Southall which have large Muslim communities and some of the best restaurants in the city. If you aren’t familiar with the area you are in, there are some great apps/websites to find local halal places to eat. These include:
- Zabihah
- Scan Halal
Another great website is http://halalgems.com, a superb guide to Halal eating in London
South Kensington
Bosphorus Kebabs
Kebab shop next to South Kensington Station
Postcode: SW7 3JS Distance from SK Campus: 5-10 min walk
Notes: CASH ONLY, prepare to spend around £10-£20.
The chicken shish is particularly good. But unless you like very spicy food, avoid the chilli sauce
More than just Subs
Sandwich Shop Inside South Kensington Station
Postcode: SW7 2LT Distance from SK Campus: 5-10 min walk
Notes: The most inexpensive item is around £5 (no drink included), though prices change here frequently so please check beforehand. It is similar to a Subway.
The BBQ chicken sub is a good and comparatively inexpensive lunch in the menu.
Chopstix
Noodle/rice shop next to South Kensington Station
Postcode: SW7 2LT Distance from SK Campus: 5-10 min walk
Notes: Prepare to spend at least around £6 (with no drink). They offer noodles and rice mains.
On some delivery apps they seem to have a secret shop inside the shop called Yangtze which is cheaper and has bigger portions (not really sure why). Bear in mind there are some reports that their halal meat is stunned.
Al Arez
Lebanese restaurant
Postcode: SW3 1JD Distance from SK Campus: 10 min walk
Notes: You can get a good wrap for around £5-£6 here and may offer a student discount if you show your college ID.
Wingstop
Wings Specialist
Postcode: SW7 4SS Distance from SK Campus: 15 min walk
Notes: You can get boneless bites instead of wings. Be prepared to spend around at least around £10.
Halal Guys
Gyros and rice bowls
163-165 Earl's Court Road Postcode: SW5 9RF Distance from SK Campus: 25 min walk OR 15 min tube
Nandos
South African Chicken (High Street Kensington Branch)
Postcode: W8 6SA Distance from SK Campus: 10-15 min walk OR 5 min bus
KFC (Earl's Court)
Fried chicken and chips
173-175 Earl's Court Road Postcode: SW5 9RF Distance from SK Campus: 25 min walk OR 15 min tube
Notes: This is not the KFC on Gloucester Road
Charing Cross
Chicago Grill
Grilled Burgers, Sandwiches and Milkshakes outside Hammersmith Station
Postcode: W6 9PH Distance from CX Campus: 5-10 minute walk
German Doner Kebab
Doner Kebab shop in Fulham Broadway
Postcode: SW6 1AA Distance from CX Campus: 25 min walk from CX Campus
St Mary's Hospital
Tukdin
Malaysian restaurant in Paddington
Postcode: W2 3BX Distance from St Mary’s Campus: 5 min walk
Banana Tree
Indo-Chinese restaurant in Paddington
Postcode: W2 4UA Distance from St Mary’s Campus: 10 min walk
Chicken Cottage
Chicken and Chips near Paddington Station
Postcode: W2 1RL Distance from St Mary’s Campus: 5 min walk
Tinseltown
Burgers and Milkshake in Bayswater
Postcode: W2 4UA Distance from St Mary’s Campus: 10 min walk