The capital city of the United Kingdom has over 20,000 restaurants of which just over 10% accommodate to Halal diners. The diversity of the city makes it one of the culinary capitals for Halal foodies. You'll find everything on offer in this city from Wagyu steak, Sushi burgers, Uzbek Polova and Lamb Shank roasts.

London, United Kingdom

Smoked Brisket

List of the 10 best Halal places to eat Smoked Brisket in London

10 Best restaurants for Smoked Brisket in London

Karv Steakhouse

Karv Steakhouse is an absolute must-visit! From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed with a warm and friendly atmosphere that sets the tone for an incredible dining experience. The platters are truly the star of the show—perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and generously portioned. Every bite tastes fresh, well-seasoned, and thoughtfully prepared, making it ideal for sharing or enjoying all to yourself. What really sets Karv apart, though, is the amazing customer service. The staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about making sure you have a great experience. Karv Steakhouse delivers on quality, taste, and service every single time. Highly recommended!

Just had an amazing dinner at Karv! 🥩 Seriously, the steaks were so tender and flavorful, I'm still dreaming about them. And don't even get me started on their smash burgers – absolute perfection! 🍔 The staff were super friendly and made the whole experience even better. If you're looking for a fantastic meal, you HAVE to check out Karv! #KarvSteakhouse #Foodie #SteakLover #BurgerGoals #MustTry

We got the 4 person sharer platter and everything was so good. The smash burgers were a standout and the Wagyu steak was amazing. All the sides and sauces were honestly spectacular and really tied everything together.

Our waiter was super nice and friendly which made the experience even better. The only reason I’m giving the atmosphere 4 stars is because the place is quite small so it got pretty loud. That might have been because there was a big group seated right next to us though.

Overall great food, great service, and definitely worth it.

Came here with my friend which he recommend highly of this place after seeing a video online. We were no disappointed after ordering their poster for 3-4 people. The staff were all polite and attentive - the food smacked and everything was just cooked to perfection: Smoky, tender and juicy! Best thing I had in my opinion was the bone marrow and toast and the steak. Definitely worth a trip to try this place out!!

Easily my favourite restaurant local to Tottenham Stadium up the road! — Highly recommend — I always visit before heading to any kind of event there afterwards.

I discovered this place at the start of the year and have returned (4) times to-date since; each experience always consistent and more than impressing the mates I am introducing to it. (All of whom share my love for you guys now, might I add.)

The only thing I’m not personally keen on here is the Bone Marrow (I only tried it for the first time EVER in my last actual visit, and it’s at no fault of the kitchen. I just didn’t personally enjoy it as a first-timer, but I can see why others definitely do. Especially the Sour Dough serving it comes with.)

Highly recommend all the steak cuts, the Grilled Dynamite Prawns, & and literally all their iterations/riffs on Mojitos!

As a suggestion - albeit a selfish one - perhaps upsell the Dynamite Sauce for the steaks too?

Thank you guys again for the consistent, great service every time also.

Karv

I'm working back near Leather Lane this week again after a year away. The famous market is one of my favourite places in London for lunch, there are soo many halal options now, even more so than when I last was here. We are talking street food, restaurants and cafes. Love it here .

Whilst walking up and down the market spending most of my lunch break on what to eat I spotted that @tongue_and_brisket had a halal sign in the window. So I had to finally try a salt beef sandwiche. They also have a beef bagel as well. I sampled the roast beef and salt beef, but opted for the salt beef as its something different .

Price is £5.90 for a small sandwich, nothing really special. Pretty simple. With so many choices around I doubt I'll try again, but at least there's finally a place to try salt beef. I confirmed that the meat in all locations is halal and is purchased from Spitalfields Market

@halalfoodguy's review of Tongue & Brisket Holborn on Instagram

Tongue & Brisket

I was taking my friend around Leather Lane, the area, the lovely and very busy food market, lovely coffee shops...etc.
We settled for Tongue & Brisket.
I knew it before and I was glad to go back.
It is a very busy place, especially for take away.
But the service is friendly and fast. We decided to eat inside, as they had a free table on our visit.
We both had the Reuben  sandwich.
It was fantastic, tasty, soft, and a good portion. We also took some fish balls - lunch deal at £ 15.00 for sandwich, fish  balls, and a soft drink.
It was a perfect lunch.
But you have a lot of choices to buy from, all style of cusines... The main issue is that you have very limited space to sit outside in the area, especially on sunny weather, unless you go back to your office...
Highly recommended...

Solid Reuben Sandwich, 4.3 stars. Non-fuss, very friendly service. Found this on my lunch break, large was enough. Lots of meat and fresh fillings.

I was disappointed with my Reuben because of the star of the show - the beef. There was no moisture left in it and the sauces weren’t enough to make it up to a 4/5. It sounds like I got unlucky - will make another trip in the future!

Tender and tasty salt beef and tongue sandwich. Bread soft. Served quick and hot. Good portion for £7.50 (regular), and the sandwich can be customised to your needs without extra charges (I wanted to try two meats in one sandwich, and you can even have 3, though it isn't recommended cos of the different texture of roast meat). Would revisit.

Been here today a bit early and had a nice talk with the guy working there. I got the first cut of the day and it was really delicious. The cole slaw also was refreshing. Should fit nice with the chicken schnitzel as well. Will come back here!

We've had to change some of our suppliers since COVID19. Our salt beef and tongue is no longer Halal. But all other meats such as roast turkey, roast beef, chicken schnitzel, chopped liver and chicken soup are all still made with Halal meat.

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Ultra Smashed Burger @holysmokeandburgers. If you guys have been to Cristinas, well the man himself @tiberius_tudor has gone and made his own venture with this smashed burger and smoked meats.

Usually we focus on a decent bun and some good smashed beef in a burger and we don't give much attention to the condiments. This burger not only had bewwdifullyy smashed beef but the gherkins with the red onions made for a sound sound burger. I don't think I'd change a thing with this burger, it's so well made. The exact gherkins themselves were well suited too this as they weren't too strong to away sway from the cheese and meaty taste. It's simple ingredients coupled with the experience from a passionate man which keep you wanting to go back.

It's £10 for a burger which is a bit on the pricey side for me but for many people who've tried it they do think it's worth it - many who have tried it say its the best smashed burger too, tough to disagree, it's a top notch burger.

They have accommodated for Ramadan and are open till 2 am some days, it's a burger that's gotta be tried.

Taste: 9.5, Quality: 9, Value: 7.8


@halalfoodtherapy's review of Holy Smokes BBQ Bow on Instagram

Holy Smokes BBQ London

Let me start by saying the guys serving at the till are top lads, helped us with our order and even suggested the perfect portion for us. The smoked ribs were by far the best I’ve had - juicy fatty and smoky. The brisket loaded fries were my favourite, the sweet and hot red chilli on top really made it for me. Each and every item individually was perfect - the fries, the brisket, the rib, the bbq sauce, even the pickles & chilli. I will most definitely be going back for more.

We recently visited Holy Smokes BBQ in London and had a great experience. The place has a relaxed, welcoming vibe with that classic smokehouse feel. The menu is focused on hearty barbecue staples, and the portions are generous. The brisket was tender and flavorful with a nice smoke ring, and the ribs were well-seasoned without being overpowering. Sides like mac and cheese and cornbread balanced things out nicely. Service was friendly and attentive without being pushy. Overall, it’s a solid spot if you’re craving authentic barbecue in London and want a laid-back meal with plenty of flavor.

Absolutely incredible food, we went here for my friend’s birthday! And what a choice it was, we all enjoyed the food, the vibes and the people. Was a great spot, tucked away in the middle of nowhere. Food was so tasty and for a really fair price, considering its in London.

The most incredible food I’ve had in a long time! The meat is the juiciest, slow cooked most tender flavoursome meat I’ve ever tasted. You will not find better brisket! The short ribs have so much flavour! Crispy seasoned fries and a selection of perfectly paired sauces. And the chicken burger had the perfect amount of kick and crunch! Trust me, you need to go here at least once!

Very good, will return again. They clearly do most of their business through delivery apps and therefore there isn’t much seating available and it’s in the middle of nowhere. The short rib was the stand out but I was a little disappointed in the brisket loaded fries - brisket not the best and a bit dry. I might have missed this on the menu but it might explain why they don’t do brisket on its own. Would like to see them offer bbq trays

Everything on our menu is Halal. No alcohol served.

Holy Smokes BBQ

First visit September 2025.
didn’t expect to find such authentic flavors in the heart of London, but Tongue & Brisket completely impressed me. The brisket was incredibly juicy, tender, and full of rich flavor — the kind of dish that makes you pause and just enjoy. Fresh bread and tangy pickles made it even better. The whole place has that classic deli feel, and the service was outstanding. It felt like stepping into a New York deli with a London twist. Highly recommend the brisket with mustard — unforgettable. Price is 11£ which is ok. We had a brownie and strudel for desert both very delicious

Absolutely banging salt beef with chips (£14). Ask for half salad. The dining area is a windowless bathroomless cavern, but you’ll be too busy wolfing down the goods.

Good lord, this is outrageously good food.

Portion sizes are great, and it’s actually filling. I’m not talking the bloated-full from fast food, this is the stuffed feeling you get from a decent roast dinner.

Will 100% return while I’m in the area for work.

Only downside, if forced to pick one, is that I wish it was cheaper, but that’s not their fault, in Rip off Britain they probably can’t afford to make it any cheaper. I didn’t feel didn’t feel like I paid too much, though, it was a great plate of food.

Atmosphere inside is old school and quality. Staff are great

Dingy, narrow and basic space with takeaway containers for food and drink even for eating in. Salt beef really needed the accompanying gravy.
Should (but did not) dock a * for leaving the front door open on a cold day, even though only one person came in while we were there,  leaving the eating section - essentially a long, unheated cupboard- feeling most uncomfortable.

It was a nice place. The deli selection was all halal and the service was very good. I enjoyed the food, however I would have thought the baguette and the meat would have been warmed up but it was cold. Anyways, would want to come back to try something else on the menu

I stumbled upon this Reuben sandwich in the heart of London, and it was a flavor-packed surprise. The bread was fresh and slightly chewy, perfectly holding together the generous layers of tender, juicy beef. The meat had that deep, savory flavor you expect from a deli classic, balanced by the tang of sauerkraut and the creaminess of the dressing.
Paired with a tropical Fanta, the salty and sweet contrast made each bite even more satisfying. It’s hearty, indulgent, and perfect if you’re craving a taste of New York in London.

This place is already a 5 star on its own, but Hafiz and Allister just doubled the experience.

Food’s amazing — beef brisket is soft and you can ask if you prefer leaner or fatter cuts.. it’s served warm.. u can’t even imagine beef bagels can taste like this. It’s divine.

And service by hafiz and allister always make the visit a joy! I’ve been here a year and come an average of once a month. I will take the tube a station or two just to have this.. wish I could have this forever

We visited May 28, 2025. This was the closest to a NYC deli we have ever found, and the sandwiches were almost as good. Quick service, nice and clean (and small) dining area.

Food was fresh and tasty. Service was fast and friendly.
Had to pay £1 each to sit inside to eat our meal.
Roast beef and salad sandwich.
Salted beef and salad sandwich.
Chips.

I’m a big fan of salt beef sandwiches and usually go to the Brass Rail in Selfridges or to Brick Lane. But passed this place so decided to give it a try. Not good- the salt beef was stringy and chewy. Bread was nice but that was all. Was also quite dirty. Next time I’ll stick to my regulars!

What are you really craving right now? For me it’s a meal from @thesmokedaddies ~ like their “Gr8 Gatsby”... which is definitely GR8... sub roll filled with 10z of Argentinian strip loin... and lots of other good stuff like their homemade sauce 👌🏽
Based in Balham, 100% Halal, no alcohol served. They’ve also refurbished and now have lots of indoor seating too!

@halalfooddiary's review of The Smoke Daddies Balham on Instagram

Smoke Daddies

Let me start by apologising to all vegans, this place is heaven for meat lovers. My personal favourite was definitely the BBQ ribs, they were soft and tender to the touch. The BBQ sauce elevates this dish to a different level. Not only was the food good, but the catering is amazing. The waiter on duty was extremely kind and polite, and the atmosphere was very nice. I can see myself going here many more times in the future. Ps- if you find yourself waiting for a while, enjoy it, the wait is definitely worth it

Tasty food and good atmosphere, but pricey for what it is

We had a great meal at Smoke Daddies, the food was really good, with both the sandwich and burger full of flavour and clearly made with quality ingredients. That said, the prices felt quite steep for what are essentially casual menu items.

The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable, not too loud, which made it easy to chat, and the venue itself has a nice vibe. Service was attentive and friendly throughout, which added to the overall positive experience.

A solid spot for a tasty bite, but be prepared to pay a bit more than expected for classic comfort food.

Some of the best meats I've had in London. Absolutely delicious, soft and flavoursome. The portions are great for the price!

What an absolute amazing experience, loved every minute of my time here. I saw the excellent menu and everything sounded delicious but I had to get the Platter! £65 totally worth it. Highly recommend all to come and great vibes with open kitchen and can see the open pit. 100% satisfaction, Finally always tip the chefs

It was very yummy! It tasted very fresh too! We had the brisket nachos and mac and cheese to share to start and then the steak which was cooked to perfection! The sauces were delicious and lots of lovely flavours! Would definitely recommend this place in Balham! The waitress was super friendly too - thank you and we will be back

Everything is 100% halal. And we don’t serve any alcohol either. 

10 Best restaurants for Smoked Brisket in London

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