Got 24 hours to spend in London? Try these 4 halal food hotspots
Sandwiches at Afternoon Tea at the Langham, London. Photo courtesy of Rachel McArthur
When you jet to a non-Muslim destination for a very quick stay, it makes sense to choose convenience at meal times and opt for something vegetarian or seafood-based. However, with more and more halal restaurants and takeaway options popping up, finding good cuisine is becoming a lot easier.
One of the destinations witnessing a burgeoning halal food scene is London. A cosmopolitan city that’s home to thousands of Muslims, London offers a host of cuisine options to choose from. If you’re in town for 24 hours, you’ll want something central and near the right stations. Here are four must-tries that are as British as you can get. No point highlighting Lebanese or Turkish restaurants here, right?
1. PIE AND MASH
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