Best Halal Chicken in East London 2026
East London has some of the best halal chicken in the city. We've manually verified every restaurant on this list - checking supplier certs, halal directories, and restaurant websites. If it's here, it's confirmed halal.
38 restaurants found

Coqfighter Liverpool St
9/10Whitechapel
“Not just fried chicken - a whole world of flavours in a pared-back mid-century modern setting. The Thai chicken goes hard, the laksa wings are iconic, and the lunch deal? Total steal. One of the few spots where you actually want to try everything.”
Thunderbird Fried Chicken
9/10Canary Wharf
“Award-winning buffalo wings (Wingfest 2019 champions) and solid fried chicken across six London locations. The chipuffalo wings with blue cheese ranch are the signature move. Made to order, bold sauces, proper crunch. A reliable option when you need a fix.”
D&K GAMBIAN ROAST CHICKEN AND RICE
9/10Stratford
“Gambian-style roast chicken and rice. Something you won't find elsewhere.”
Thunderbird Fried Chicken
9/10Stratford
“Award-winning buffalo wings (Wingfest 2019 champions) and solid fried chicken across six London locations. The chipuffalo wings with blue cheese ranch are the signature move. Made to order, bold sauces, proper crunch. A reliable option when you need a fix.”

Chicken Shop
9/10Canary Wharf
“Wings, tenders, popcorn chicken and burgers - Chicken Shop keeps it simple and keeps it halal. The entire premises is halal - no pork, no alcohol. Eight branches across London and every single one is consistent. No drama, no debate. Just proper fried chicken with the halal credentials to back it up.”
Taikula Chicken
9/10Whitechapel
“Popcorn chicken done Taiwanese. Crispy bites, five-spice, moreish.”
Tex bbqz
9/10Leytonstone
FATTIES
9/10Whitechapel

Good Friend Chicken
9/10Whitechapel
“Taiwanese fried chicken in the heart of London. Giant chicken breasts, popcorn chicken, and up to 11 seasoning powders. The entire premises is halal - no pork, no alcohol. Word has spread. Expect queues. Worth the wait.”
fryzzy upton park
8/10Newham
“Their Lava Broasted Chicken is injected with spicy sauce that penetrates deep into the meat, creating an intensely flavorful experience that's unlike typical surface-seasoned chicken.”
Original PFC
8/10Dalston
“Original PFC captures the authentic flavours and essence of fried chicken that many joints forget, delivering top-notch wings with extraordinary taste that draws crowds of locals.”
Phoenix Peri Peri
8/10Walthamstow
“Their peri peri chicken burgers deliver a distinctive flavor experience with fresh soft bread and quality mayo that sets them apart from typical chicken shops.”
Roosters Chicken & Kebab
7/10Whitechapel
“Their whole grilled chicken is described as potentially 'the best chicken you've ever had' with delicious, flavorful, and tangy notes that creates perfect dining moments.”
Nando's Bethnal Green
7/10Bethnal Green
“The UK's second most popular dining brand according to YouGov, and honestly? They've earned it. Flame-grilled peri-peri chicken that's consistent whether you're in Brixton or Baker Street. It's not trying to be fine dining - it's trying to be the chicken you crave at 7pm on a Tuesday, and it nails it every time.”
Nando's Mile End
7/10London
“The UK's second most popular dining brand according to YouGov, and honestly? They've earned it. Flame-grilled peri-peri chicken that's consistent whether you're in Brixton or Baker Street. It's not trying to be fine dining - it's trying to be the chicken you crave at 7pm on a Tuesday, and it nails it every time.”
Nando's Stratford
7/10Stratford
“The UK's second most popular dining brand according to YouGov, and honestly? They've earned it. Flame-grilled peri-peri chicken that's consistent whether you're in Brixton or Baker Street. It's not trying to be fine dining - it's trying to be the chicken you crave at 7pm on a Tuesday, and it nails it every time.”
Peri Peri Chicken & Pizza
7/10Newham
“Solid local option. Does the job without fuss.”
Nando's Canary Wharf
7/10Canary Wharf
“The UK's second most popular dining brand according to YouGov, and honestly? They've earned it. Flame-grilled peri-peri chicken that's consistent whether you're in Brixton or Baker Street. It's not trying to be fine dining - it's trying to be the chicken you crave at 7pm on a Tuesday, and it nails it every time.”
Nando's Dalston
7/10Dalston
“The UK's second most popular dining brand according to YouGov, and honestly? They've earned it. Flame-grilled peri-peri chicken that's consistent whether you're in Brixton or Baker Street. It's not trying to be fine dining - it's trying to be the chicken you crave at 7pm on a Tuesday, and it nails it every time.”
Roosters Piri Piri
7/10Tower Hamlets
“Piri piri spot. Halal, decent portions. Nothing fancy but reliable.”
Nando's Liverpool Street Station
7/10Shoreditch
“The UK's second most popular dining brand according to YouGov, and honestly? They've earned it. Flame-grilled peri-peri chicken that's consistent whether you're in Brixton or Baker Street. It's not trying to be fine dining - it's trying to be the chicken you crave at 7pm on a Tuesday, and it nails it every time.”
Nando's Beckton
7/10London
“The UK's second most popular dining brand according to YouGov, and honestly? They've earned it. Flame-grilled peri-peri chicken that's consistent whether you're in Brixton or Baker Street. It's not trying to be fine dining - it's trying to be the chicken you crave at 7pm on a Tuesday, and it nails it every time.”
Nando's Whitechapel
7/10Whitechapel
“The UK's second most popular dining brand according to YouGov, and honestly? They've earned it. Flame-grilled peri-peri chicken that's consistent whether you're in Brixton or Baker Street. It's not trying to be fine dining - it's trying to be the chicken you crave at 7pm on a Tuesday, and it nails it every time.”
Nando's Walthamstow
7/10Walthamstow

Butchies Shoreditch
7/10Shoreditch
“Street food turned proper fried chicken empire. Buttermilk-brined, hand-breaded, fried to a shatter. The OG sandwich with their house sauce is the one. The Cheesy Rider adds cheese dripping and sriracha if you're feeling extra. Fast, affordable, hits every time.”
Perfect Fried Chicken Whitechapel
7/10Whitechapel
“Their legendary wings with house chilli sauce have been drawing devoted fans back for over 20 years, delivering that perfect balance of heat and flavor that keeps people traveling across London just for a taste.”
Rose Peri Peri Grill
7/10Whitechapel
“Decent chicken, fair prices. Good if you're in the area.”
Dixy Chicken London
6/10Leytonstone
“London chicken shop staple. No frills, open late, cheap. Hit or miss by branch but the hot wings and meal deals do the job.”
Dixy Chicken London
6/10Newham
“London chicken shop staple. No frills, open late, cheap. Hit or miss by branch but the hot wings and meal deals do the job.”
Dixy Chicken Dalston
6/10Dalston
“London chicken shop staple. No frills, open late, cheap. Hit or miss by branch but the hot wings and meal deals do the job.”
Dixy Chicken Hackney
6/10Dalston
“London chicken shop staple. No frills, open late, cheap. Hit or miss by branch but the hot wings and meal deals do the job.”
Mario's Perfect Fried Chicken
6/10Canary Wharf
“A no-frills PFC shop delivering exactly what you'd expect for a quick, affordable chicken fix.”
Chestersway Chicken Clapton
6/10Hackney
“Halal chicken shop. Decent portions, fair prices.”
Sam's Chicken East Ham
6/10Newham
“Neighbourhood chicken shop done right. Reliable and always busy for a reason.”
Dixy Chicken Barking road
6/10Newham
“London chicken shop staple. No frills, open late, cheap. Hit or miss by branch but the hot wings and meal deals do the job.”
Royal PFC Whitechapel
5/10Whitechapel
“Decent option. Good for the area.”
Chick'os Peri Peri Chicken
5/10Whitechapel
“This peri peri spot offers Nando's-style chicken at reasonable prices, though quality consistency remains questionable.”
Shamim's Perfect Fried Chicken
4/10Canary Wharf
“While they serve chicken fillet burgers, this appears to be more of a general fast food spot than a chicken specialist.”
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