Halal Restaurants on Devon Avenue, Chicago: The Complete Guide
Devon Avenue is one of the great halal food destinations in the United States. Along a single corridor on Chicago's Far North Side, you'll find Pakistani nihari houses, Hyderabadi biryani, Middle Eastern kebab grills, Nepali momos, and South Asian sweet shops — most of them halal, many within a short walk of one another. This guide covers the halal restaurants on Devon Avenue in our directory, grouped by cuisine so you can plan your visit.
A note on halal status: Devon Avenue caters heavily to Muslim diners, and many restaurants here are halal. Still, certification varies by restaurant, so confirm directly before ordering. In our directory, restaurants whose Zabihah certification we have verified with the owner carry a Zabihah Halal Certified badge; others are listed as halal based on publicly available information.
Pakistani Restaurants on Devon Avenue
Sabri Nihari Restaurant
A long-standing name on Devon for Pakistani nihari and traditional dishes.
Bundoo Khan
Pakistani grill and BBQ fare in the heart of the Devon corridor.
Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant
A Devon institution known for accessible, no-frills Pakistani and Indo-Pak plates.
Khan B.B.Q. Restaurant
Pakistani barbecue, kebabs, and grilled specialties.
Ali's Nihari & BBQ
Nihari and barbecue in the Pakistani tradition.
Sabri Nihari
Tabaq Restaurant
Pakistani dining along Devon Avenue.
Kabab King Grill Fine Dining
Kebabs and grilled Pakistani dishes in a sit-down setting.
Usmania Fine Dining
A fine-dining take on Pakistani cuisine on Devon.
Spinzer Restaurant
Authentic Pakistani food on the Devon corridor.
Karachi Chaat House
Chaat and Pakistani street-food style dishes.
Serena Restaurant
Pakistani plates along Devon Avenue.
Naan On Devon & Grill
Grill and naan-focused Pakistani spot named for the street itself.
Awami Bazaar
Pakistani food on the Devon corridor.
Delhi Darbar Chicago Restaurant
Indo-Pak dining on Devon.
OMG Nafisa's Kitchen
Home-style Pakistani cooking on Devon Avenue.
Halal Smash Burger and Phillies (Devon California)
Halal smash burgers and cheesesteaks at the Devon and California end of the corridor.
Indian Restaurants on Devon Avenue
Curry Kitchen
One of the highest-rated Indian spots on the corridor.
Thali Corner
Thali platters and Indian dishes on Devon.
Hyderabad Kitchen - Dining
Hyderabadi cuisine including biryani.
Hyderabad House
Hyderabadi biryani and South Indian dishes.
NYC HALAL EATS
Halal Indian and Indo-Pak plates.
Mehrab Restaurant
Indian dining on the Devon corridor.
Usmania Chinese Restaurant
Indo-Chinese halal fare on Devon.
Middle Eastern Restaurants on Devon Avenue
Nineveh Kebob Express
One of the highest-rated Middle Eastern spots on Devon — kebabs and grilled dishes.
The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen
Kurdish cuisine, a distinctive option on the corridor.
Bab Alsalam Restaurant
Middle Eastern dishes on Devon Avenue.
Mr. Kabab
Kebabs and Middle Eastern grill fare.
Noon O Kabab Chicago
Persian-style kebabs and rice dishes.
Afghan Bamyan Kabob
Afghan kebabs and specialties.
Hala In Restaurant
Middle Eastern dining on the corridor.
Libanais Restaurant
Lebanese and Middle Eastern dishes.
Shawarma inn 2
Shawarma and Middle Eastern quick plates.
Taza Bakery and Hadramout Restaurant
Bakery and Middle Eastern (Hadhrami) cuisine.
Nepali Food on Devon Avenue
Nepal House
Nepali cuisine on Devon — momos and Himalayan dishes.
Sweets & Bakeries on Devon Avenue
AJWAAH SWEETS
South Asian sweets and mithai. One of the restaurants whose Zabihah certification we have verified with the owner.
Pak Sweets
Pakistani sweets and mithai.
King Sweets Restaurant
Sweets and dining on the Devon corridor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Devon Avenue known for?
Devon Avenue on Chicago's Far North Side is one of the most concentrated South Asian and Middle Eastern commercial corridors in the United States. The stretch is lined with Pakistani, Indian, Middle Eastern, and Nepali restaurants, grocers, sweet shops, and bakeries. For halal diners it is one of the single best destinations in the Chicago area, with a large number of halal restaurants within walking distance of one another.
Is the food on Devon Avenue halal?
Many of the South Asian and Middle Eastern restaurants on Devon Avenue serve halal food, and a large share of the corridor caters specifically to Muslim diners. That said, halal status varies restaurant to restaurant, and you should always confirm certification directly with the restaurant before ordering. Our directory lists the halal restaurants we know of along Devon, and marks the ones whose Zabihah certification we have verified with the owner.
What should I order on Devon Avenue?
It depends on the cuisine. At Pakistani restaurants, nihari, karahi, biryani, and fresh naan are staples. At Indian spots, look for Hyderabadi biryani, curries, and South Indian dishes. Middle Eastern restaurants offer shawarma, kebabs, and mezze. Many diners make an evening of it — a savory meal at one restaurant followed by sweets or chai from one of the corridor's sweet shops.
Where is Devon Avenue and how do I get there?
Devon Avenue runs east-west across the Far North Side of Chicago, with the South Asian and halal dining stretch centered roughly around the West Rogers Park / West Ridge area. It is reachable by car with street parking along the corridor, and by CTA bus. Because so many restaurants sit close together, it is an easy area to explore on foot once you arrive.
Are there halal sweets and bakeries on Devon Avenue?
Yes. Devon is well known for South Asian sweet shops and bakeries serving mithai, barfi, gulab jamun, jalebi, and fresh baked goods. These are a core part of the Devon experience and a common stop after a meal or for gifts and celebrations.
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