Shah's Halal UK

Shah's Halal UK: street halal food with roots in New York

Shah's Halal UK is a restaurant chain specialising in halal food that brings the New York street food stall model to the UK. The company traces its origins to Queens, New York, where it opened its first mobile food cart in 2005. It has since expanded across the United States and, in 2020, arrived in the London neighbourhood of Colindale. It currently reports operating in more than 50 locations across the UK, with a format that combines vans, units, kiosks, pop-ups and stores.

A menu built on platters, gyros and sandwiches

The menu is organised into several product families. Platters are the core of the offering: dishes of rice or chips accompanied by protein and salad. Variants include chicken, lamb (which the menu states contains beef), a chicken and lamb combo, kofta kebab, falafel — six pieces — and fish. Each dish is served with rice or chips and salad.

The salad section allows you to build your own dish by choosing any meat and any salad items, with no limit on components, with any of the house sauces. Gyros are served on pita bread with salad and include chicken, lamb, combo, kofta kebab, falafel and fish versions. Among sandwiches, the menu lists a 6 oz beef burger with melted American cheese, an 8 oz chicken sandwich with peppers and onion and two slices of melted cheese, and an 8 oz beef Philly cheesesteak with the same toppings.

Sides, drinks and desserts

Side orders include chicken nuggets, hot wings, chips, baklava, mochi and pita bread. The drinks menu includes classic and cola soft drinks, lemon, strawberry and orange, as well as water and mango drinks. Among the desserts, mochi stands out, described as a bite of soft, chewy ice cream with a creamy centre.

Ingredients, sauces and halal certification

The company states that all its platters and pitas are topped with freshly-cut salads, extra toppings and its signature sauces at no extra cost. The offering is based on carefully selected meat and food prepared in accordance with Islamic dietary principles. The site displays halal certificates: one from Halal Europe valid for 2026-2027 and another from the Islamic Co-ordinating Council of Victoria (I.C.C.V.) for 2024-2027.

Expansion and franchising

In addition to its own network, Shah's Halal UK offers nationwide franchise opportunities and directs interested parties to a specific questionnaire. The company presents its track record as more than 25 years of experience and its current network as more than 70 locations, in line with its growth strategy based on lightweight formats and distributed points of sale.

Orders and service

The site includes a shopping cart function with a subtotal in pounds sterling and a location finder section. The company also provides allergen information and an FAQ section.

Location and contact

Unit 6, Lexus House, Rosslyn Crescent, London HA1 2RZ · Phone: 020 4531 9548 · Email: info@shahshalalfood.co.uk