halal food

Meaning

Halal food refers to food and drink that is permissible to consume according to Islamic law. This term is highly useful for travelers who follow Muslim dietary laws or want to find suitable restaurants while abroad. Many international cities have certified halal options clearly marked with a specific logo.

Examples

• Excuse me, does this restaurant serve halal food?

  Excuse me, does this restaurant serve halal food?

• We found a great food truck downtown that serves halal food.

  We found a great food truck downtown that serves halal food.

• Is the chicken in this dish prepared as halal food?

  Is the chicken in this dish prepared as halal food?

• I always look for halal food options when booking my flights.

  I always look for halal food options when booking my flights.

• There are several supermarkets nearby that sell certified halal food.

  There are several supermarkets nearby that sell certified halal food.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I want to eat a halal food.

  ✓ I want to eat halal food.

  Food is an uncountable noun in this context, so you should not use the indefinite article 'a'.

• ✗ Are these foods halal food?

  ✓ Is this food halal?

  It is redundant to say 'foods halal food'. Simply ask if the food is halal.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Do you know if this hotel serves ___ in the morning?

  💡 Permissible food under Islamic law

  Show answer

  halal food

• It is easy to find ___ in this multicultural city.

  💡 Food prepared according to Muslim dietary laws

  Show answer

  halal food