Good Halal Food

Check out this great link on vegetarianism. Sheikh Hamza Yusuf Hanson says: "Meat is not a necessity in Shari'ah, and in the old days most Muslims used to eat meat, if they were wealthy, like middle class—once a week on Friday. If they were poor—on the Eids. So traditionally Muslims were semi-vegetarians. The Prophet was, I mean, technically, the Prophet (SAWS) was in that category. He was not a meat-eater. Most of his meals did not have meat in them." Vegetarianism is halal. Meat is not compulsory.

This article by Ernest Cyril de Run and Lau Wee Ming examines the issue of halal signage in Malaysia. Halal Signage View more documents from Ernest C de Run

Wishing all readers of Good Halal Food Eid Mubarak. 

Wishing Ramadan Mubarak to all readers of Good Halal Food. Over here in the UK, we fast for approximately 18 hours. Yes, it's long but it is worth it in the end.

Alsaba url: www.alsaba.co.kr Restaurant serving Indian/Pakistani cuisine. Address: 34-50, Itaewon-Dong, Yongsan-Ku, Seoul, South Korea Phone: 02-792-1488 Operating Hours 11:30 ~ 23:00 Read Emila's review here . Emila says it's a Persian restaurant but I read that it's an Indian/ Pakistani in other reviews. Please email me ahoklah@gmail.com if you have visited the restaurant or know of other good halal restaurants in Korea.

Mutiara Malaysian restaurant with focus on Nonya cuisine Serves alcohol They have outdoor seating as well url: www.mutiara.co.nz Address: 66 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland Telephone: 09 376 2759 Opening hours: Lunch: Mon – Fri 12:00 noon – 14:30 Dinner: Mon – Sun 17:30 – 22.30

A friend has sent me a list of great Halal restaurants in New Zealand. All serve Malaysian food. The first one is Sri Puteri Malaysian fare, with a few South-Indian and Nonya dishes Run by Malaysians Adrian and Lily Gomez Has won Top 50 Best Asian Restaurant 2008 - Metro Address: 59-69, Queens Road, Panmure, Auckland Telephone: (09) 574 6775 Opening Hours: Tue - Sun: 10:30 to 21:00