Halal Manila

List of Masajid (Mosques) in Metro Manila

2015-03-22T18:05:00.002+08:00

Assalamu Alaykum!

Alhamdulillah, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos have a list of all the Masajid (Mosques) in Metro Manila.

Simply click this link and you will be directed to the NCMF site:

LIST OF MASAJID IN METRO MANILA

Iza's Chicken Corner

2015-03-15T09:06:00.001+08:00

IZA’S CHICKEN CORNER

873 P. Campa Street, Sampaloc, Manila

(see map and directions below)

Open 24 hours, Every day even Holidays.

Look for this orange signage

Landline: (02) 524-2106
Mobile: none
Facebook page: Iza's Chicken Corner

Catering: No.
Delivery: No.
Meat Source: Delivered from a meat shop in Ermita owned by a Muslim Businessman. Muslims also do the Zahiba (slaughtering).
Halal Certificate: unmentioned (to be updated by author of this post)
Alcohol: No.

REVIEW

Iza’s Chicken Corner started in 2013 and ever since have served tasty and affordable delicacies to the busy streets of Sampaloc, Manila. Owned by a Muslim family from Zamboanga. (Their managers can talk Bahasa Sug). Their servers and workers are mostly from Mindanao, either from Zamboanga or Pagadian. They can speak Bahasa Sug (Tausug), Binisaya, or Chavacano.

Their fried chicken is available for as cheap as P39 with rice. Their specialty grilled chicken ranges from P49 to P79. They also have a deliciously made Chicken Siopao for P30. The place is also homy that you will see a lot of costumers eating using their bare hands. Of course you can opt to do that as well! There's a clean lavatory and sink at the sides before the stairs to the 2nd floor.

2nd Floor: A pretty cozy and well-maintained place.

Their special Grilled Chicken. You make your own sauce/gravy ^_^

[Photos after this are from Iza's Chicken Corner Facebook Page]

Great for: Casual Meetings (small to big number), Family gathering, coffee breaks.
Not good for: Studying, the place is noisy with a lot of people coming in and out.
Air-conditioned: No. But it's not that hot inside. Electric fans are provided.
Music: None.
Comfort Rooms: Yes, shared. Well-maintained.

Price Range: [Prices may change without prior notice. pls see photo insets]

Nearest place to:
University Belt
University of the East
Far Eastern University (FEU)
University of Sto Tomas (UST)
Quiapo
Review Centers in Sampaloc

Residentials in Sampaloc

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
St. Thomas Square

Directions to Iza's Chicken Corner:
Landmark: KFC España, Sampaloc

Commute/Walk:

1. From QC, ride any vehicle (jeep, bus, FX) passing España. Get down at KFC España right beside the footbridge/overpass. Cross to the other road (use the footbridge), you will see Iza's Chicken Corner just beside the other side of the footbridge.

2. From Manila area, ride any vehicle (jeep, bus, FX) to España. get down at Morayta area. Walk until you reach the footbridge in Padre Campa St. Just beside the footbridge is Iza's Chicken Corner. Your view may be blocked by the footbridge, just go around and look for that orange signage they have:

Personal vehicle:

The nearest parking area is the Ever Manila or those in the university belt.
Walk towards Morayta area and follow the instructions above.

What other people say:

[None yet]

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Dulang Restaurant

2015-03-11T21:43:00.000+08:00

DULANG RESTAURANT: For a tasty Halal Cuisine

1313 M. Adriatico St. cor Padre Faura, Ermita, Manila

(see map and directions below)

9AM-9PM, Every day except Holidays

Look for this sign board.
(All photos are from Anakiluh.blogspot.com, with permissions)

Landline: (02) 666-6549

Mobile: 0926-447-8492
Facebook page: Dulang Restaurant and Catering

Catering: Yes.

Delivery: Yes. Only to certain areas in Manila.
Meat Source: Delivered from a meat shop owned by a Muslim Business man who also does the Zahiba (slaughtering).
Halal Certificate: unmentioned (to be updated by author of this post)
Alcohol: No.

REVIEW

“Dulang” refers to the set of foods served to guests during traditional celebrations in the islands of Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and Zamboanga Peninsula. Dulang can also mean the golden or silver tray with intricate designs where those foods are served.

Dulang Restaurant started as a catering service in Zamboanga City and now became a Halal restaurant owned by a Muslim family. Their first and main establishment is in Zamboanga City and the Manila Branch in Ermita was officially established in 2013. They serve delicious Tausūg and Malaysian foods at an affordable price. They offer discounted “Budget Meals” which include a cup of rice, one meat viand (choose from chicken or beef) and a vegetable side dish with free soup. The Tiyula’ Itum (black soup), the trademark recipe of the Tausūgs, is their specialty. They also serve by-order Mi-Goreng and other noodles from Malaysia. Their Tausūg Kahawa (native coffee) is also a favourite by most costumers partnering it with hot and tasty Tausūg delicacies like wadjit, apam, tabid-tabid, durul, patulakan, or putli’ mandi.

The place has a welcoming ambiance with chatty servers. People who came from or at least have visited the ZamBaSulTa area would certainly feel at home as most costumers will be speaking in their local dialects.

Dulang is also a few blocks away from Robinsons Manila, Philippine General Hospital and various Travel Agencies in Ermita. A few walk to spend a relaxing afternoon after an exhausting day at work. The only downside with Dulang is their small area, no accessible comfort room and limited parking nearby.

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Great for: Casual Meetings (small number), Family gathering, coffee breaks.
Not good for: Studying, the place is noisy with a lot of people coming in and out.
Air-conditioned: Yes.
Music: None.

Price List:

Snacks etc	Price (Php)
Bang-Bang Súg (Tausug Pastries and snacks:- Putli’ mandi, Wadjit, Pitis, etc.	10.00
Pastil (sayul batung)	5.00
Empanada	10.00
Kahawa Sug(Native Coffee)	20.00
Siopao (Chicken)	30.00
Siopao (munggo)	25.00
Mi goreng	45.00 per serve
Mi goreng (short order, good for 4 persons)	120.00
MEALS
Budget meals = 1 cup rice, 1 veggie side dish, 1 meat viand except fish with free tiyula’ itumsoup Tiyula’ itum for those who don’t know, is the specialty and pride of all Tausugs	65.00 (this is my daily menu)
Siyanglag	30.00 per serve
Agal-Agal	40.00 per serve
Viands	60.00-100.00 (varies depends on what viand)
Rice	10.00

Nearest place to:
Robinsons Manila Ermita
Philippine General Hospital (PGH)
Philippine Airlines Center
Citystate Tower

Directions to Dulang:
(Landmark:
Robinsons Manila--Padre Fuara Side
Dads Saisake Kamayan (Padre Faura)
and 7-Eleven Padre Faura cor Adriatico)

Commute/Walk:

1. Ride any Jeepney to Mabini, get down at Del Pilar St. (East West Bank), walk along Padre Fuara St. towards Robinsons Manila until you reach 7-Eleven (P.Faura cor Adriatico). Turn right, the next store after 7-eleven is Dulang Restaurant.

2. Ride Jeepney to Sta. Ana/Padre Faura and get down at Dads Saisake Kamayan. Cross towards the side where 7-Eleven (P.Faura cor Adri). Beside 7-Eleven along Adriatico St. is Dulang Restaurant.

3. If you have been to the Musallah/Masjid in Mabini (beside Duck Inn). It is right in front of that Musallah.

4. From Robinsons Manila/PGH: Exit at Padre Faura wing then walk along P.Faura towards left (Roxas Boulevard) about 2-3 blocks until you reach 7-Eleven (P.Faura cor Adri). Beside 7-Eleven along Adriatico St. is Dulang Restaurant.

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Gayyah’s Pagkaunan Halal Restaurant

2015-03-09T20:06:00.003+08:00

GAYYAH’S PAGKAUNAN HALAL RESTAURANT:

A taste of Malay, Indo, Pakistani Cuisine

Padre Faura St. cor. M.H. Del Pilar St., Ermita, Manila

(see map and directions below)

6AM to 12MN, Every day

Landline: (02) 521-4667
Mobile: None
Facebook page: [Link]

Catering: Yes.
Delivery: Yes. Only to certain areas in Manila.
Meat Source: They have their own Meat shop owned by a Muslim family. Slaughters done by Muslims.
Halal Certificate: unmentioned (to be updated by author of this post)
Alcohol: None.

REVIEW:

Gayyah’s Halal Restaurant started as a Meat shop in Del Pilar St. Malate, Manila up until May 2014 when they opened the Halal Restaurant. It is owned by a Muslim family who are now stationed in Manila.

They serve Malaysian, Indonesian, Indian, Pakistani and Tausūg foods. They open as early as 6AM serving mostly Satti for P65 (Beef) or P75 (Chicken). They have a variety of delicious foods which can be bought as separate dishes or by “value meals” with ranges from P65 to P75, with free soup and a cup of juice. Their Satti and Biryani (P120) are two of the favourite and best-selling dishes ordered by the costumers. They also serve Tomyang, Nasi Ayam, Mee Padas, Mee Goring and Martabaks (Beef/Chicken) among others. Their foods are really deliciously prepared. They also serve hot teas, coffees (native or instant), and some sweets like pali’ kambing, patulakan and apam.

The servers are also courteous and would insist that they take your orders and bring them to your table themselves. The place has a spacey and well-maintained area with comfortable tables that can be arranged when in need of more space (for bigger groups). They also have a television where one can watch and spend time. The place is air-conditioned most of the time. Aside from the TV and the people chatting, the noises are pretty tolerable.

Very spacious space with TV. Opens as early as 6AM.

They have their own meat shop as well

TheValue meals: 1 cup of rice, 1 meat viand, 1 vegetable viand and free juice

Chicken barbeques for Satti.

Their all-time favorite Satti: Malaysian food

Tausug Specialty: Tiyula' Itum (Black soup)

Great for: Casual Meetings (small and big number), Family gathering, coffee breaks, maybe studying.

Not good for: Studying, when there are already too many people inside.
Air-conditioned: Yes.
Music: None.

Price Range:
(prices subject to change without prior notice)

Food/Beverage	Price
Value Meal (chicken)	P65
Value Meal (beef)	P55
Satti (chicken)	P75
Satti (beef)	P65
Viands (any, depends)	P60-80
Rice	P15
Fried Rice	P15
Mi-Goring with Egg	P45
Hot tea	P15
Coffee	P15
Native Coffee	P20
Sweets/Delicacies	P10 each
Special Dishes Ø Biryani Ø Tom Yang, etc	Starts from P120 above

Nearest place to:

Mabini Masjid/Musallah
Robinsons Manila Ermita (4 blocks)
Philippine General Hospital (PGH) (5 blocks)
Citystate Tower
Cityland Bocobo

Directions to Gayyah’s:
(landmark: Pizza Hut MH Del Pilar)

Commute/Walk:

1. Ride any Jeepney to Mabini, get down at Pizza Hut (Del Pilar), Gayyah is right beside Pizza Hut.

2. Ride Jeepney to Sta. Ana and get down at Del Pilar St. (East West Bank, P.Faura) then turn right and walk towards where Pizza Hut can be seen. Gayyah is right beside Pizza Hut.

3. If you have been to the Musallah/Masjid in Mabini (beside Duck Inn). It is right in front of that Musallah.

4. From Robinsons Manila/PGH: Exit at Padre Faura wing then walk towards left (Roxas Boulevard) about 4-5 blocks until you reach Del Pilar St. (you will see 7-Eleven AND East West Bank). Turn right and walk until you see Gayyah’s green sign board. (Again, beside Pizza Hut). It would take about 10 minute normal walk.

What other people say:

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Halal Food Promotion

2013-09-03T16:27:00.002+08:00

I was contacted a while back by Interaksyon web edition.

They wanted to write an article about Halal Restaurants and meaning of Halal food for the muslims.

I gave them some input and here is the article for those who would like to read.

http://www.interaksyon.com/lifestyle/7-halal-restaurants-to-try-in-metro-manila

It is good to see that Halal Food awareness has some focus and hopefully more Halal places will pop up as we can see that there are more Muslim consumers in Manila these days, and local muslims are getting more aware of the importance of eating Halal, inshaAllah.

They are referring to some Halal places in this article, these are not adviced by me.
However some of them are Halal inshaAllah, but I have not been in contact with all of them.

Allahu Aleem.

PAMANGANAN - Restaurant is a Malaysian inspired halal restaurant

2013-09-03T15:11:00.000+08:00

As-Salaamalaikum Warahmatullah Wabarakatuh

Try this Halal place in Manila, Quipao.

PAMANGANAN

They have Malaysian inspired food and good prices, located in a Muslim environment.

Check out their Facebook page inshaAllah, lots of nice information about their restaurant, and more pictures as well.

I still have not had the pleasure of visiting this place yet, but from what I can see it seems to be nice and Halal inshaAllah.

Hope you all will have the opportunity to check it out and try their food inshaAllah.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/Pamanganan?hc_location=timeline

Farah Lebanese Food and Barbeque

2012-11-29T23:45:00.000+08:00

Unit 4, HP Village Square
Harrison Plaza
Malate, Manila

Tel. No. (02) 2681876
farahlebanesecuisine@hotmail.com

Tasty Halal Lebanese food in Manila, Farah Lebanese Food and Barbeque newly opened restaurant right next to Harrisons plaza in Manila, not far from Robinsons Place, Ermita.

They serve up authentic Lebanese food made by their Lebanese chef. A mix of kebabs, hummus, pita breads, salads, shawarma, beef biryani and many other nice dishes. The chef confirms to us that they only use halal meat, and shows us who and where he buys from.

When we went there we tried the mixed kebab with basmati rice, shawarma, hummus and pita bread.. on top of that we got some free taste sampler from the chef, some beef biryani and salad.. All of it was very tasty mashaAllah.

It was a delight to be there, the restaurant was nice, the staff was welcoming and the chef was kind and made us some wonderful food. alhamdulillah.

PS! Try the hummus, one of the best i have tasted in Manila.. mashaAllah :)

Halal food: YES
Shisha: yes
Alcohol: NO

Ramadan Eats.... A Small Reminder

2012-07-26T05:44:00.001+08:00

Image taken from Presstv.ir

If you'll be praying in Greenhills, just wanted to remind you faithful worshippers of a few places available to you that serve up a tasty iftar.

Ranao Halal Food . They serve up iftar as well as suhoor. Check with the owners regarding extended hours for Ramadan. Ranao is located right next to the Greenhills Prayer Hall.

To get to the Prayer Hall, exit the Virra-Mall (V-Mall) and cross the road towards Annapolis Carpark. Look for the corridor between KFC (on the right) and Yoshinoya (on the left), and follow the corridor which will lead you towards this restaurant and Muslim Prayer Hall

There are many other halal restaurants (Sitti's, Arya etc) available in Greenhills. But please check opening hours as they are subject to the operating hours of the mall.

For more information, see click on Greenhills tag on right side column.

"Syiam Maqbool wa Iftar shahee" (Inshallah your fast is accepted and bon appetit!)

Ramadan Mubarak 2012

2012-07-23T09:14:00.000+08:00

Halal Manila would like to congratulate the global Muslim community on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan.

The Holy Prophet (pbuh) has stated in an narration agreed upon by all schools of thought: "Begin fasting when you see the new moon, and end fasting when you see the new moon."

We would like to wish you all a blessed and spiritually-fulfilling month.

May The Most Merciful accept all of our fasting, supplications, prayers, and acts of worship.

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2012-02-29T04:35:00.000+08:00

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2012-02-24T18:54:00.000+08:00

Psst.....Want to write for Halal Manila?

2011-08-12T00:54:00.004+08:00

Calling all readers of Halal Manila!

We would like your help! If you know of any halal restaurants in and around Manila and other parts of the Philippines then please let us know!

Be sure to get info on type of cuisine, name, tel number, operating hours, halal certfication, price range and accompanying photos(s) would be great too.

Submissions should be 100-200 words. If you're a blogger or have a website, we are more than happy to include a link to it along with a short bio of yourself.

So please send your emails to halalmanila@yahoo.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you Insha'Allah

Ramadan Mubarak

2011-08-03T02:36:00.004+08:00

Bismillah Al-Rahman Al-Rahim,

We would like to congratulate all muslims on the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan.

May Allah keep us on the right path, accept our fasting and prayers and shower us with his blessings and bounties in this holy month.

Please take time to reflect on oneself and remember the suffering around us.

Ranao Halal Food

2010-09-03T13:56:00.009+08:00

18-A Annapolis Carpark 2
(Between KFC and Yoshinoya)
Greenhills, San Juan City
0915 - 247 1667

Open: 10.30am -9pm (Daily)
10.30am - 4.15am (Ramadan Only)

Price Range: P

Another Muslim tribe from Southern Philippines is the Maranao, who are also known for their unique cooking style of halal cuisine, using flavors such a coconut, tumeric, and lemon grass in their cooking.

If you want to try Maranao style cooking then head on down to Ranao Halal Restaurant in Greenhills. A family run business, that serves up delicious meals in a canteen style turo-turo (point at what you want) restaurant that caters to the large number of Maranao traders in the area.

An array of tasty dishes are available such as various chicken or beef curries, fish dishes, grilled chicken and various fruits such as jackfruit (langka) or bamboo marinated in coconut milk. The combination of the mild coconut with the spicy curry is just delectable.

During Ramadan, special tables are set up selling pancit, lumpia, meat filled samosas, rice and other sweet treats much to the delight of Muslim traders and visitors. We just happened to visit half an hour before iftar and were fortunate enough to meet the owner Abdulghuffar Macabanlog, who gave verbal assurance that all meat used is halal. In fact, they have advertisments selling halal meat.

Hungry Muslims patrons buying last minute snacks before iftar

Prices are really cheap and a good way to be initated to Maranao cuisine. A single serving of rice costs P15 and curries range from P50-P60. During Ramadan, the opening hours are extended to 4.15am to, serving suhoor to devout worshippers in the prayer hall next door.

You must definitely give this a try. To get there, exit the Virra-Mall (V-Mall) and cross the road. Look for the corridor between KFC (on the right) and Yoshinoya (one the left), and follow the corridor which will lead you towards this restaurant and Muslim Prayer Hall.

Quiapo-Let's take a journey

2010-08-25T15:53:00.021+08:00

Quiapo, home to the famous Catholic Church of Nazarene, is also the center of the Muslim Community in Manila. These two religions have lived side-by-side for years, with the Church of Nazerene and Golden Mosque lying on opposite sides of the Quezon Bridge. Good cohesion has existed here, and many visitors, regardless of religion frequent the streets of Quiapo everyday.

Back in the heyday, Quiapo was known as "Old Downtown" and once was a center for trade and commerce. Nowadays, however it is known for cheap electronics, pirated DVDs, fresh flowers, and vegetables, bicycle parts and native handicrafts for balikbayans.

So what images are conjured to mind when one thinks of the Muslim Town of Quiapo? Unfortunately, living up to the stereotypes are the numerous stalls selling pirated DVDs, and South Sea pearls, but look beyond this and you can have a real cultural and culinary adventure.

Lets take a walk around.....

Come on in!

On the doorstep, you are greeted by a newly erected arch proclaiming "Ahlan Wasahlan" meaning "Welcome" in the Arabic language.
As you enter, you can already start to see interesting art.

Spanish style floor tiles

Islamic Inspired Mosaic Tiles

The Golden Mosque is a few steps walk from the Arch (on Globo de Oro St.). Most of the Muslim neighborhood seems to be centered around the Mosque, where worshipers are invited to pray from 4am until midnight.

During the holy month of Ramadan, most of the Muslim Town comes to a standstill with most restaurants opening an hour or so short of iftar (sunset), in order to begin the festivities for the observant.

Dotted around the Mosque you will find numerous eateries, side-by-side with stalls selling Muslim fashion such as Abaya for women and headscarves, Islamic CDs, DVDs, prayer beads and other religious effects.

There are a plethora of halal restaurants to choose from. Most of the eateries/restaurants are carinderia style, some that we would walk straight past and some that tempt you with their colorful displays, and aromas bringing you tastes of Moro, Maranao and Pinoy cuisine.
(The famous Moud's Halal Roasted Chicken is in Quiapo!)

In most of these eateries, the style of service is turo-turo or point. where the food is already prepared and displayed in silver trays or chafing dishes. You just point at what takes your fancy and its served up for you. One can expect to pay anything from P30-P70 for a decent meal.

Spoiled for choice?

There are also a number of stores selling halal produce, rice, and fresh fruit and vegetables.

Quiapo can be a taxing to get around with the constant hustle and bustle from the crowd, but its worth taking a look around, especially if you're in the mood for some delicious halal cuisine that's easy on the wallet.

Just another day in Quiapo.

Kabab Roll

2010-01-27T09:48:00.009+08:00

Chicken Tikka

SM Mall of Asia

South Wing
Pasay City

(Located infront of Kenny Rogers in the South wing).

Pakistani halal fare offering kabab rolls, roti wraps, chicken bihari and other authentic Pakistani fare. There is an open grill and kababs are freshly made to order. The dipping sauce that comes with it is delicious and the portions are decent sized. All meat used is halal, infact the owner slaughters the animals himself (zabiha).
The booth in Mall of Asia has been open since August ’09, and offers seating.
Kabab roll offers free delivery to Makati areas on orders over P500 (Tel 514-2057/ 514-2059) and some other areas upon request depending on a large order.

You can also order groceries like basmati rice and halal meat (per kg) online directly from the website. Available are mutton/whole chicken/ beef or chicken qeema and even parts like lung/heart! Only deliver to certain parts of Manila.

Check out www.kababroll.net to view their delicious menu and order meat and rice.

Moud Halal Roasted Chicken

2010-01-26T15:04:00.006+08:00

827 Globo de Oro St,
Quiapo, Manila
(02) 488-5006

Price Range: P

A hole-in-the-wall in the Muslim district of Quiapo. Famously known for its juicy rotisserie style chicken freshly roasted all day, Mouds also offers shawarmas, burgers and typical Maranao dishes at very affordable prices.

Touted as the best chicken in Manila, do not be deceived or put off by the hole-in-the wall style restaurant- you will not find chicken as delicious as this with a delicious price tag to match.
A piece of chicken will set you back P60- try it with one of the 3 styles of rice- kabsa, java or plain for an extra P10.

Mouds is not only popular among the locals but also has a following all around Manila. During Ramadan, tents are set up outside selling noodles, pancit (a steal at P20 for a generous serving), fried chicken, samosas (P10 each!) and other sweet treats at very affordable prices!

The Observants buying last minute snacks before iftar!

Choose from yummy delights from food tent during Ramadan (only!)

The restaurant sign can be easy to miss, but ask anyone and they will point you in the right direction- it is just a few steps from the Golden Mosque, or you'll notice it by the roasted chicken outside. Modest seating is available over 2 floors. Condiments like hot sauce, calamansi and chillis are provided free of charge.

Read reviews about Moud’s here:
http://chefjundi.wordpress.com/2008/04/27/al-moud-restaurant-in-quiapo/
http://kap42no.multiply.com/journal/item/13/Treasures_of_Quiapo

Bijan Specialty Foodshop

2010-01-26T05:13:00.005+08:00

GF, RSG-5 Lifestyle Center
Greenhills, San Juan City
(02) 723 – 4264 / 3604
Cell: 0922 – 844 – 4423

This gem of a store has everything you need if you are planning on cooking up a tasty Persian storm! Sells everything from dried fruits, nuts and seed, pickled vegetable (torshi), traditional Iranian spices, olives, foul, saffron, Lavash bread even traditional Persian sweets.

There is a freezer section for halal chicken, beef, and lamb which is of very good quality and clean. There are different cuts of meat and poultry- beef cubes, ground beef/lamb, lamb ribs/leg of lamb, whole chicken, breast/drumsticks and chicken sausages. Prices start at P150 per kilo.

Be careful not to miss this treasure-trove- its easy to miss! Its nestled between Chowking and Kenny Rogers in the Lifestyle Center.

For map of Greenhills click here :http://www.greenhills.com.ph/mallmap.asp

Maharlika Halal Meat Market

2010-01-26T05:11:00.004+08:00

The Blue Mosque - Worth a visit!

Here you can find muslim butchers and get fresh slaughtered meat, mostly beef, goat and chicken. On occasions you can get lamb/sheep.The market area is very near to the Blue Mosque. The prices here are more reasonable then in the city, and you will get fresh meat and whatever cut you like, also minced/ground is available.

How to get to Maharlika

Taxi: Tell the driver your going to the main street in Maharlika Village (muslim village), near to The Blue Mosque. When you drop off ask or look around for butcher shops, there are many there so feel free to ask around what they have available and what the prices are.

Jeepney: Depending on where in Manila you will go from, ask someone who is familiar with your area and if they know how to go to Maharlika. Otherwise please send me an email and tell me where you are located and I could give you more detailed description on how you can travel there the best way.

Note: From Maharlika you can try and find a taxi, but it might be difficult. If you are not lucky in getting a taxi, you can take a tri-cycle from the main street, and tell them to bring you to the jeepney terminal. From there you can take a jeepney to wherever is best for you, they go to all parts of Manila.

Assad Mini Mart Grocery Stores

2010-01-22T15:58:00.016+08:00

Manila
1268-IJK Midtown Hotel Executive Homes
United Nation Avenue
Paco, Manila
(632) 5261349 / 5265034

Makati
Eurocrest Building
Jupiter Street, Bel-Air Village
Makati City

Open 10am - 7pm

This is a Middle Eastern/Indian shop, and carries all kinds of spices, rice, lentils, halal products of different sorts, frozen (fresh) meat - whole chicken, goat, mutton kheema and on occasion beef and lamb. Also available are different teas, coffees, henna color (hands and hair), soaps, etc.

The prices vary, reasonable spices in big quantities but somewhat pricey meat. Chicken ranges from P150 - P250 per pack, one pack (500g) mutton P275.

Shawarma Snack Center 2

2010-01-22T06:46:00.014+08:00

484 Salas St., Ermita, Manila
(02) 521- 2121

Open Lunch-6am

Price Range: PP-PPP

Across the road from its original counterpart, is the higher-end Shawarma Snack Center 2. Now in business for 4 years, SSC2 offers higher-end dishes with a wider variety of Middle Eastern dishes in a more authentic setting. More seating is available here, indoors, outdoors, downstairs, upstairs or on the patio or balcony. SSC2 also carries some groceries and serve desert.

A mixed grill including hot fluffy pieces of ‘khubz’ (bread), salad, humus, motabel, good for five people costs P1,200. Prices are higher than SCC1. Both restaurants will have a 10% service charge for dining-in.

Read reviews about the SSC:
http://www.ourawesomeplanet.com/awesome/2006/12/shawarma_center.html
http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/sim/sim/view/20071104-98704/Arabian_bites
http://thetheoreticalcook.blogspot.com/2006_03_01_archive.html

Shawarma Snack Center

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485 Salas St.,
Ermita, Manila
(02) 525- 4541

Open 24 Hours

Price Range: P-PP

Touted to be the best “hole-in-the-wall” authentic Middle Eastern restaurant in Manila, the original Sharwarma Snack Center or SSC as it is known, is continually bustling. Owned by a Jordanian and his Filipina wife, SSC is a veteran of Middle Eastern restaurants having been in business for over 25 years, and its success is evident from the constant stream of customers, both local and foreigners.

Famous for their prized shawarmas (your choice of chicken or beef), the menu is typical Middle Eastern Cuisine, with items such as mixed grills, kebabs, middle eastern stews and typical Lebanese mezze such as humus, motabal or baba ganoush, and foul medames. Prices are affordable and the serving sizes are decent.

Seating is available either non-air-conditioned open to the street, or indoors with air-conditioning. SSC also sell a modest selection of groceries such as canned olives, humus, foul beans, halal hot dogs, bread and even the house chilli-sauce!

A Halal certificate and is on display and verbal assurance was given that the meat is halal. The servers also wear buttons proudly stating they only serve halal meat. The meat supplier is Al-Amin Halal Meat Products.

SSC is open 24 hours a day, and even has special offers – 3 shawarmas for P100 between 2-6am!!

A Muslims Guide to Manila, Philippines

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As-Salaamaalaikum Warahmatullah Wabarakatuhu

Dear brothers and sisters

This is a blog for muslims near and far staying in Metro Manila, and is in need of some essential information in regards to food, clothes, mosques and so on. This website should then be a good place to get started on your islamic journey into Manila, inshaAllah.

Should you have any comments, questions or want to add/correct information on this blog please feel free to contact me on:

halalmanila@yahoo.co.uk

We would love to hear from you

Fee Amaan Ilah