Best Halal Burgers in Toronto

Best Halal Burger

The best halal burgers in Toronto can be found throughout the GTA — we are in no shortage of a good halal burger these days — a far cry from where we were a few years back! As Halal Food Fest Toronto comes to a close, I’m going to have to rethink my choices –… more



Big Mammas House

Big Mammas House Grand Opening at Halal Food Festival Toronto

One week left to go and the Halal Food Festival Toronto organizing committee is wrapping up the finishing touches, including a special event for new restaurant, Big Mammas House (more on that at the end). First up however, just a quick update: finalists for Grill Master 2013 have been selected and Azhar Usman’s flight has… more

Crave Grill House

Crave Grill House Gets High Marks for Customer Service

Crave Grill House is one of our exhibitors for Halal Food Festival Toronto but they were warned that I would come in and be honest because that’s what readers of this site want. Also, I don’t review a place that I don’t like or wouldn’t visit again. As much as I want to sing their… more

Halal Discount Card

The Halal Discount Card is here! Plus info on our new app!

We’re eagerly anticipating the launch of our Halal Discount Card at Halal Food Fest TO on June 1 and 2, 2013 at The International Centre. The team has been scouring halal restaurants and stores since December of 2012 for the best deals at the halal restaurants you love! We’ve listed a few here, but dozens more are scheduled… more

Banoffee Pie

Recipe: Delicious and Decadent Banoffee Pie

We’ll be bringing a monthly recipe feature from a wonderful blog called Crumbs and Tales by a talented foodie named Nasma Haider! Please read more about Nasma in her bio at the bottom of her recipe. This month, she shares with you her Banoffee Pie recipe! Banoffee Pie There are those desserts that simply satisfy a mild… more

Recipe: Makai Paka, East African Corn in Coconut Curry

Makai Paka, East African Corn in Coconut Curry. Some people grow up with one or two cultures, I was brought up in three; Canadian, Indian and East African. After immigrating to Tanzania from India, my grandparents and parents assimilated well into African culture speaking Swahili and fully embracing their new African life. But they also made sure they… more

The Best NEW Halal Restaurants in Toronto

Best New Halal Restaurants

Best NEW Halal Restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area 2013. There were so many new places over the last couple of years, some were an instant hit, some were hyped up but then quickly deflated, some were hidden gems that went undiscovered for months. Here’s our summary of the ones we liked (from what we’ve checked… more

A New Take on Halal South Asian Food at Spice Shack

Spice Shack

The family and I have decided to head out to another lazy Sunday lunch in downtown Toronto. A place that I’ve been wanting to try out for a while is Spice Shack. Located on The Esplenade, a few minutes off of Lakeshore and a perfect pit stop on our way to the Good Food Festival… more

Not your average halal pizza place: Toppings in Richmond Hill

halal pizza

You can’t go wrong with halal pizza — the ultimate in comfort food; warm, cheesy, gooey and savoury. Combine it with crispy, spicy wings and I can call it a night! Everyone has their favourite joint that is their fail-safe when they don’t feel like cooking or just want to indulge in an end-of-the-week treat. I have… more

Halal Food Festival Toronto June 1-2 UPDATE!

Halal Food Festival Toronto

Just over 2 months left and Halal Food Festival Toronto will be LIVE June 1-2 at The International Centre, Hall 6! My team and I have some really amazing things planned. From sampling stations to full meals, workshops to competitions, outdoor Ribfest and MORE! We will be releasing the full show schedule soon, but will… more

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