Order the best Halal near Secaucus, NJ

Best Halal Restaurants Nearby in Secaucus

Blazin Chicken & Gyro

Blazin Chicken & Gyro

4.7
(7k+)
• Halal • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 4.2 mi • 58 min
Farther away
$6 off on $30+
"First time having the Gryo and fries! Super amazing, flavorful. Packed with fresh veggies and lamb. It was portioned it great. Def will try again."
"Definitely recommend!! We got the Mixed Platter and the Lamb Platter. SO MUCH FOOD, SO TASTY. I didn't really like the pita bread and wouldn't necessarily recommend it though. I would 100% order from here again- food was hot, packaged well, and ready faster than anticipated!"
Chicken Platter
Generous portions of seasoned halal chicken served over a bed of fluffy rice, accompanied by crispy golden fries and a fresh garden medley of lettuce, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, and tomato. A fan-favorite that delivers bold flavor and a satisfying, well-rounded meal.
$15.86
Mixed Platter
The best of both worlds savory halal chicken and tender lamb served together over a generous bed of rice, complemented by crispy fries and a fresh garden salad of lettuce, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, and tomato. Two proteins, one outstanding plate.
$16.7
Salito Platter
A Blazin original. Crispy chopped chicken served over fluffy rice with golden fries and a fresh medley of lettuce, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, and tomato. Comfort food elevated rich texture, clean ingredients, and signature Blazin flavor in every scoop.
$16.98
Lamb Platter
Tender, slow-cooked halal lamb piled high over fragrant rice, served alongside crispy fries and a vibrant fresh salad of lettuce, cabbage, carrot, cucumber, and tomato. A signature Blazin classic that brings rich, savory flavor to every bite.
$16.3
Shah's Halal Food

Shah's Halal Food

4.4
(800+)
• Halal • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 6.2 mi • 62 min
Farther away
"Philly Cheese Steak and Lamb GYRO (contains beef) are great! Open late, if youre looking for a late night meal this is your choice."
"We just ordered today for the first time & loved the food - personally, way better than Halal Guys in Linwood Plaza (quantity & quality). However, rating as 3 star only because they messed up my order - instead of 1 Spicy & 2 BBQ chicken orders, they reversed the orders resulting in my family not being able to enjoy dinner. It was already too late in the evening & hence no point in reordering. PLEASE pay attention to the customer's order!!"
Special Platter
Create your perfect platter—choose your protein, base, fresh toppings, and sauces just the way you like it.
$20.02
Chicken over Rice
A delicious meal of juicy chicken marinated and grilled to perfection served over our signature aromatic basmati rice and salad of your choice.
$14.82
Golden Shahwarma
Our signature shawarma, created in collaboration with The Golden Balance, served with creamy toum sauce, hint of hot sauce and pickles.
$14.47
Combo over rice (cont beef)
Delicious meal of juicy chicken marinated and ground Beef & Lamb mixed with finest herbs and spices, grilled to perfection and served over our signature aromatic basmati rice and salad of your choice.
$14.44
Beyti Xpress Halal

Beyti Xpress Halal

$
$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 48 min
Newly Added
Lamb Doner & Lamb Shish Mix Platter
Garlic mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, pickles, hummus and white sauce. Served with fries.
$29.99
Chicken Shish & Lamb Shish Mix Platter
Garlic mayo, hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles and white sauce. Served with fries.
$29.99
Chicken Shish Platter
Lamb gyro, garlic mayo, hummus, lettuce, pico de gallo, pickles and white sauce. Served with fries.
$23.99
Lamb Doner Platter
Classic Spaghetti with meatballs, homemade marinara sauce, and topped with Parmesan cheese.
$23.99
The Halal Guys

The Halal Guys

4.5
(700+)
• Halal • Gyro
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 53 min
Farther away
"Reasonably priced good go to halal platters, they always hit the spot"
"They sent TWO SMALL plates .... that was the first mistake .... so what 47$ for two small plates. They sent ZERO sauce. The chicken was cold. And the hummus had no oil and paprika. Ive been a customer of the Hala Guys for a very long time and this is shocking. This store is the worst."
Regular Platter
Served with any available protein of your choice, rice, lettuce, and tomatoes along with your choice of toppings and our famous white and hot sauce.
$16.76
Small Platter
Served with any available protein of your choice, rice, lettuce, and tomatoes along with your choice of toppings and our famous white and hot sauce.
$14.51
Sandwich
Warm pita bread filled with any available protein of your choice. We add lettuce, tomatoes, and your choice of toppings and top it off with our famous white and hot sauce.
$12.35
Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$3.29
Beyti Halal kebab House

Beyti Halal kebab House

4.6
(20+)
• Middle Eastern • Turkish
$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 50 min
Farther away
$5 off on $35+
Lentil Soup
Traditional turkish lentil soup with aromatic herbs and spices
$9.19
Soup of the Day
Ask your server for today’s selection
$13.23
Döner Tacos 3pcs
Sliced lamb döner, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and beyti sauce in warm tortillas.
$13.51
Falafel (3pcs)
Deep fried chickpea patties with herbs and spices.
$12.34
Naz's Halal

Naz's Halal

4.4
(10+)
• Halal • Middle Eastern
$0 delivery fee • 9.8 mi • 78 min
Farther away
Newly Added
Salad Platter
Tender chicken gyro meat, marinated for 24 hours, grilled and served over fluffy, aromatic basmati rice, and paired with a crisp salad of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Your choice of sauces drizzled on top or served on the side.
$14.85
Chicken Over Rice
A flavorful mix of our marinated chicken and beef and lamb, served over fluffy, aromatic basmati rice, and paired with a crisp salad of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Your choice of sauces drizzled on top or served on the side.
$15.19
Combo Over Rice
Perfectly seasoned and golden-fried.
$14.94
Lamb Over Rice (contains beef)
10 oz of ground beef, grilled with peppers and onions, topped with melted cheese, fresh lettuce and tomato, lightly drizzled with ketchup and mayo, on toasted hero bread.
$14.49
Halal Express

Halal Express

4.3
(500+)
• Halal • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 8.1 mi • 58 min
Farther away
"food is always fresh and portion size is very good. they always have good deals on different items to try."
"I'm always on the hunt for solid Halal platters in my city, from food trucks, stores, and restaurants. I didn't realize there was a new Halal place right in my neighborhood. I ordered the Loaded Fries With Lamb And Chicken, as other Halal joints never have this as an option with their fries. The French fries replaces the rice that usually comes with it. The flavor hits you as soon as you take that first bite. The seasoned fries, with the chicken and lamb, and can't forget the white sauce, undefeated combo. The flavors in the proteins were just as good as the ones from Halal trucks. I'm looking forward to trying more of their other platter options. Halal Express has placed in my top 5 of go to Halal Spots!"
Chicken Over Rice
Tender seasoned chicken atop fragrant basmati rice, accompanied by a fresh salad and your choice of sauces.
$14.77
Mix Rice Platter, (Chicken and Lamb)
Savor tender chicken and lamb atop fragrant basmati rice, paired with fresh salad and your choice of sauces.
$16.32
Chicken Gyro
Grilled chicken spread over a warm pita, rolled in a crispy salad with white sauce
$12.46
Lamb Over Rice with F R E E soda
Thinly sliced tender beef alongside grilled onions, green peppers and melted mozzarella cheese with our special sauces
$11.86
Dave's Hot Chicken

Dave's Hot Chicken

4.4
(1k+)
• Chicken • Spicy Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 33 min
"Out of all of the chicken spots I ate at including Popeyes and McDonald's you won nucleared my favorite 2 restaurants cause of you and yall definitely earned food joint of 2026 after eating 40 tenders and 5 sliders this year yall made my summer the food joint that i certificate this a the hottest joint to eat this year taste items everything yall took this one"
"The sliders were really good. I got medium which was still spicy, unlike what someone else said on here and also I tried the hot which was very spicy and delicious. The chicken is extremely juicy and watery which makes it all the better. I will be ordering again. The tenders are very big and worth the price."
Dave's #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce
$18.44
Dave's #3: 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce & all tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's sauce.
$17.07
Dave's #1: 2 Tenders w/ Fries
All tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's sauce
$15.79
Dave's #4: 1 Slider with Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce
$13.37
Adam Five Star Halal Food

Adam Five Star Halal Food

4.7
(200+)
• Mediterranean • Halal
$0 delivery fee • 3.8 mi • 39 min
Wallet-Friendly
"The Mix Over Rice & Chicken Over Rice Great Flavor Definitely Will Be Ordering Again. Also Chicken Nuggets with Fries Was Very Fresh, Great Option For The Kiddos"
"Food was good overall, pita was a bit stale. decent portions. Contacted Adam's 5 Star because they left out part of my order of chicken Chicken tenders & fries . I called twice and was told it was on the way but never came. Very disappointing because I was starting to like the place."
Chicken Over Rice
Chicken over basmati rice. Fresh salad. Lettuce .tomato.chips onions & choose our homemade white sauce and hot sauce
$13.73
Mix Over Rice
Chicken mix with lamb over basmati rice &fresh salad.lettuce.tomato.chips onions. Choose our homemade white sauce and hot sauce
$14.78
Lamb Over Rice
Vegan falafel over basmati rice & fresh salad .lettuce.tomato.chips onions.choose our homemade white sauce and hot sauce
$13.61
Mozzarella Sticks
One piece of TILAPIA over basmati rice with salad
$6.26
The Halal Joint

The Halal Joint

4.5
(200+)
• Halal • American
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 55 min
"this place has some of the best burgers and halal I've ever had, and their service always goes above and beyond for us. I love this place!!"
"The Rice Platter was so delicious!The chicken and lamb were juicy and the portion was excellent. Everything was fresh and tasty! Would definitely order again."
Rice Platter
Chicken, lamb, falafel, with chopped pita. With fries & soda.
$15.2
Gyro Wrap
Rice platter with choice of chicken, lamb, mixed, or falafel protein. Variety of salad options like lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, and pickles. Choose from white, hot, BBQ, joint sauce, or no sauce.
$10.68
Chicken Tikka Over Rice
Double stack jata burger with choice of salad ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and more. Select sauces: ketchup, mayonnaise, joint sauce, BBQ, white sauce, or hot sauce.
$17.19
Philly Cheese Steak
Classic beef patty topped with melted cheese, served on a toasted bun.
$13.94
Mamoun's Falafel

Mamoun's Falafel

4.6
(4k+)
• Mediterranean • Falafel
$0 delivery fee • 4.9 mi • 51 min
" The food was very tasty, the West 4th Sandwich was packed to the brim. And the Seasoned Fries Fries are simply phenomenal. "
"Chicken Chicken Kebob Plate was very tasty and authentic. however, the rice wasn't that fresh and the portions were ridiculously small. You can choose tahini or Hummus and I opted for both but nothing is like white sauce. The price unfortunately not worth the portion."
Falafel Sandwich
Finely ground chickpeas, onions, parsley, garlic, and spices, deep fried; served in a pita pocket with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tahineh sauce
$8.17
Chicken Kebob Plate
Marinated cubes of chicken breast, skewered and grilled; served over choice of salad or seasoned rice (or both for addt’l charge) and tahineh sauce, with a pita bread on the side
$18.7
Chicken Kebob Sandwich
Marinated cubes of chicken breast (halal), skewered and grilled; served in a pita pocket with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tahineh sauce
$11.28
Shawarma Plate (lamb)
100% lamb made with our signature spices and cooked slowly on a stand up rotisserie; served over choice of salad or seasoned rice (or both for addt’l charge) and tahineh sauce, with a pita bread on the side
$18.97
Lahore Restaurant

Lahore Restaurant

4.2
(600+)
• Biryani • Pakistani
$0 delivery fee • 50 ft • 44 min
"The Sajji Pulao is phenomenal. The serving size is huge too. It can honestly feed 2-3 people! I highly recommend it. This restaurant has Pakistani food that you wont find at most South Asian restaurants."
"Love the Sajji Pulao. The rich and the chicken is really rich in taste. Generous quantity for 2-3 people."
Chicken Biryani
Popular Lahori style curry with ripen tomatoey base, stir-fried in karahi with spices, finished with fresh cilantro, and slivers of ginger spice level - medium to spicy. Served with Raita. May contain or come into contact with wheat, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, and milk.
$17.09
Chicken Seekh Kabab (4 Pieces)
Mildly spiced chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with butter, garnished with fresh cream.
$17.54
Chicken Karahi
Basmati Rice made by cooking goat with blend of special lahori spices
$29.99
Chicken Makhni Handi
Goat gravy cooked in traditional matka with special chef spice mix.
$18.52
Khokha

Khokha

4.6
(300+)
• Pakistani • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 5.1 mi • 57 min
"Chatpatay Wings were great, as was the Crispy Chicken Burger. Ordered a Chocolate Oreo Milkshake but it seems we received just the regular chocolate shake despite paying the higher price."
"Bro i have been in usa for a year now and gotta tell u the taste is actually just like u get in pakistan. The chutney Paratha Roll - Crispy Chicken ufff allover 10/10 would eat from here over any restaurant"
Paratha Roll - Crispy Chicken
Crispy, tender, seasoned fried chicken wrapped in fresh, made to order paratha, coleslaw, red onions and our signature Khokha sauce.
$14.5
Crispy Chicken Burger
Crispy, tender, seasoned fried chicken, topped with our signature Khokha sauce, pickles and coleslaw.
$13.37
Jalapeño Smash Burger
Two Grass Fed Angus beef patties with melted American cheese, sautéed onions, pickles and our special sauce.
$13.65
Smash Burger
Two crispy chicken sliders with regular or masala fries and a drink.
$13.47
Tastee platters

Tastee platters

4.5
(1k+)
• Middle Eastern • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 4.9 mi • 60 min
$3 off on $27+
"Second time eating from here and it was excellent like the first, their food is always fresh and they pack the platter and gyro. "
"Everything I've ordered has been great, Mix Platter always hits the spot & comes with a good amount of food. Their Hummus & Pita is a great go to as well. Really like that I can order a bottle of tzatziki if I'm ordering food for the family."
Mix Platter
Tastee Grilled Chicken & Seasoned Gyro, served over Basmati rice, Lettuce, Tomato, Sautéed onions, Slice of pita & White Sauce!
$14.04
Chicken Platter
Tastee Grilled Chicken, served over Basmati rice, Lettuce, Tomato, Sautéed onions, slice of pita & White Sauce!
$14.25
Gyro Platter
Tastee Seasoned Gyro, served over Basmati rice, Lettuce, Tomato, Sautéed Onions, Slice of pita & White Sauce!
$14.1
Tastee's Famous Banana Pudding
3 pieces.
$7
Halal Fried Fusion & Grill

Halal Fried Fusion & Grill

4.6
(300+)
• Halal • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 7.7 mi • 80 min
Farther away
" I ordered just minutes before the restaurant closes at midnight, and everything came out so fresh and fast! I was really surprised since I ordered so late. Also, the portions were much bigger than expected. I got lamb over rice, chicken gyro, and all the kathi rolls, and my friends loved everything. The food was perfect for our hangout. I'm definitely getting everything from here next time I crave fried chicken or a gyro. I can't find anyone else serving such good halal food and service this late in harrison. No complaints, and I'll definitely be ordering again!"
"I order from here often and the Chicken Tikka platter with rice and salad with white sauce (I order mine on the side) is very good and flavorful. The food serving is good and it's packaged well."
Chicken Tikka Platter
Delicious meal of juicy zabiha halal chicken tikka kebab marinated and grilled to perfection over our salad or signature rice or fries with veggies and sauces of your choice.
$14.48
Chicken Tikka & Lamb Platter
Delicious meal of zabiha halal juicy grilled chicken tikka kebab marinated and lamb gyro over our salad or signature rice or fries with veggies and sauces of your choice.
$15.93
06 Wings
6 Signature wings (Plain, Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Hot & Spicy)
$12.21
Peri Peri Chicken Platter
Delicious meal of zabiha halal Chicken marinated and grilled to perfection with our own peri peri sauce over signature rice or Salad or fries with salad and sauces of your choice.
$15.52
Gyro Flames

Gyro Flames

4.7
(500+)
• Mediterranean • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 8.2 mi • 60 min
Farther away
$5 off on $34+
"Lamb Over Rice NEVER disappoints!! Portion size is great but I always get extra meat! They put the flames in Gyro Flames!! It's always super hot when it arrives and I definitely order this over and over lol!"
"The flavor of the jerk chicken is so good yall. It was warm and the white sauce has a subtle sweetness to it that compliments the spicy chicken well. They give you the whole platter. I got it a couple times now and it's so yummies. I wish there was more salad but it tastes good with the french fries added on top which are still crispy despite being on the platter."
Jerk Chicken Platter (Spicy)
6 oz of overnight marinated chicken cooked in chef-made Jamaican jerk gravy. Served with fragrant basmati rice, bite-sized salad, seasoned pita bread, and creamy garlic sauce.
$17.7
Butter Chicken Platter
6 oz of Indian-inspired chicken simmered in chef-made butter sauce. Served with fragrant basmati rice, bite-sized salad, and seasoned pita bread.
$17.82
Chicken & Lamb Platter
6 oz of Authentic Gyro meats & over night marinated chicken, fragrant basmati rice, bite size salad, creamy garlic sauce
$17.63
Chicken Platter
6 oz of Overnight marinated chicken, fragrant basmati rice, bite size salad, seasoned pita bread, your choice of Sauce
$17.8
Yala Halal

Yala Halal

4.3
(10+)
• Halal • American
$0 delivery fee • 4.9 mi • 68 min
"Portions were huge- food was delicious! Especially the death row smash burger!"
Chicken & Lamb Platter
A generous serving of seasoned halal chicken and tender lamb served over flavorful rice and finished with our signature white sauce.
$18.05
Chicken Platter
Juicy halal chicken over flavorful yellow rice, and finished with our signature white sauce.
$16.89
Deep Fried Oreos (10)
Lightly battered and fried whiting fish served over flavorful rice.
$9.53
Fish Platter
Crispy halal chicken served over flavorful rice and finished with our signature white sauce.
$17.04
Sahara Grill and Pita

Sahara Grill and Pita

4.6
(400+)
• Halal • Mediterranean
$0 delivery fee • 6.8 mi • 67 min
Farther away
Wallet-Friendly
"Good food. Great falafel. Shrimp and rice flavorful and abundant as was the shrimp and salmon over rice!"
"One of the best food trucks in JC. The mixed platter was great, hefty portions and superb sauces. Probably the best bang for your buck Halal Cart you can find in the area."
Halal Chicken Over Rice
Freshly grilled, expertly seasoned Chicken (marinated in our one-of-a-kind Sahara Chicken Sauce). Comes with seasoned basmati rice, fresh lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and chopped onions. Choose HOMEMADE Sauces below!
$14.49
Combination Over Rice
A combination of our seasoned Halal Chicken and chopped Halal Lamb cutlets! Comes with seasoned basmati rice, fresh lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and chopped onions. Choose HOMEMADE Sauces below!
$16.8
Halal Lamb Over Rice
Freshly Grilled Cutlets of Lamb. Comes with seasoned basmati rice, fresh lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and chopped onions. Choose HOMEMADE Sauces below!
$14.2
Falafel Over Rice
Fresh, Crispy Falafel (crushed chickpeas) served over seasoned basmati rice. Comes with seasoned basmati rice, fresh lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and chopped onions. Choose HOMEMADE Sauces below!
$14.11
Hungry for Halal!

Hungry for Halal!

4.5
(600+)
• Halal • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 11.3 mi • 69 min
Farther away
Wallet-Friendly
"The lamb platter was the bomb diggity dawg!"
"Followed my instructions, lamb taste good seasoned well and tender, good portion for the price taste fresh, my second order consistent so far Lamb Platter no salad"
Chicken Platter
Halal. Chicken over rice drizzled with homemade white sauce. Served with salad and bread.
$15.78
Mixed Platter
Halal. Mixed chicken and lamb over rice drizzled with homemade white sauce. Served with salad and bread.
$17.11
Chicken Cheesesteak
Grilled chicken breast chopped with onions, green peppers, cheese, and house sauce on a hero. Options: French fries, macaroni salad, potato salad, coleslaw.
$16.22
Lamb Platter
Halal. Lamb over rice drizzled with homemade white sauce. Served with salad and bread.
$15.65
Saray Cuisine

Saray Cuisine

4.7
(100+)
• Turkish • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 6.0 mi • 65 min
Farther away
"Mix grilled was delicious"
"Food was great as usual but they did mess up my order. Red Lentil Soup was not in the order but I didn't feel like driving back"
Chicken Shish Kebab
Skewed charcoal broiled tender cubes of chicken marinated and seasoned. Comes with your choice of side.
$22.03
Red Lentil Soup
Red lentil, potato, celery, carrot, and vegetable oil.
$7.21
Shepherd Salad
Chopped tomatoes mixed with kirby cucumbers, green peppers, red onions, parsley, olive oil, and red vinegar.
$15.27
Gyro
Yaprak doner. Gyro lamb and beef cooked on a vertical pit and thin sliced. Comes with your choice of side.
$25.87
SMYRNA HALAL GYRO&GRILL

SMYRNA HALAL GYRO&GRILL

4.9
(10+)
• Mediterranean • Greek
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 73 min
Farther away
Gyro (Lamb & Beef) Platter
yogurt dip with grated cucumber, garlic, dill, and a drizzle of olive oil.
$15.89
Tzatziki with Pita Bread
Hummus.
$7.99
Chicken Platters
The bold, refreshing, robust cola
$15.68
Mix Platter
Smoky eggplant roasted , tahini, garlic, and lemon.
$15.99

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