Is Nando's Halal in New York?
What Muslim Customers Need to Know

The Short Answer

No — Nando's US locations are not halal certified. This applies to every Nando's restaurant in the United States. The chicken they serve does not meet Islamic dietary requirements.

For Muslim customers, this is a dealbreaker. And it matters even more when you consider that Nando's doesn't have a single location in New York City anyway — the nearest US locations are in Washington DC and Chicago.

Why Nando's Isn't Halal in the US

Nando's originally built its reputation in South Africa and the UK, where many locations do carry halal certification to serve local Muslim communities. However, Nando's made a different choice for their US expansion. Their American restaurants source standard (non-halal) chicken and do not follow halal slaughter practices.

This isn't a rumor — Nando's US has confirmed it directly. If you check their US website's allergen and dietary information, halal certification is not listed.

To be clear: this isn't a criticism of Nando's. They serve great food. It's simply a fact that Muslim customers in New York need to know before making a decision about where to eat.

What Does Halal Actually Mean?

Halal is an Arabic word meaning "permissible." For meat to be halal, several conditions must be met:

The animal must be alive and healthy at the time of slaughter. The slaughter must be performed by a Muslim who recites a blessing. The animal must be slaughtered with a swift cut to the throat, minimizing suffering. All blood must be drained from the carcass. The meat cannot come into contact with pork or non-halal products at any point in the process.

Certification matters. A restaurant calling itself "halal" without third-party verification is not the same as one with an official halal certification from a recognized Islamic authority.

Halal Peri Peri Chicken in New York: Your Best Option

Peri Peri Grill House has been serving 100% halal certified peri peri chicken in New York since 2018. Every piece of chicken and every meat item on our menu is halal — not as a marketing claim, but as a non-negotiable standard we've held since day one.

We serve the same style of flame-grilled, marinated peri peri chicken that made Nando's famous — but our chicken is marinated overnight for a minimum of 12 hours in African Bird's Eye chili, and every piece is cooked over an open flame to order. Seven heat levels from Lemon & Herb to Extra Hot.

We have two New York locations:

Brooklyn (Bed-Stuy) — 235 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11233. Open Tuesday–Saturday 12 PM–10 PM, Sunday 12 PM–9 PM.

Bethpage, Long Island — 629 Hicksville Rd, Bethpage, NY 11714. Open Monday–Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM, Thursday–Friday 11 AM–12 AM, Saturday–Sunday 12 PM–12 AM.

We've earned 700+ Google reviews across both locations — Brooklyn at 4.5 stars and Bethpage at 4.9 stars — and we were reviewed by The New York Times in 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nando's halal in the United States?

No. Nando's US locations are not halal certified.

Is Nando's halal in New York City?

Nando's does not have any NYC locations, and their US restaurants are not halal certified regardless.

Is Nando's halal in the UK?

Some Nando's UK locations carry halal certification, but this does not apply to their US restaurants.

Where can I get halal peri peri chicken in Brooklyn?

Peri Peri Grill House at 235 Malcolm X Blvd, Bed-Stuy. 100% halal certified, open since 2018.

Where can I get halal peri peri chicken on Long Island?

Peri Peri Grill House at 629 Hicksville Rd, Bethpage. 4.9 stars on Google with 251 reviews.