Halal Food Near Disneyland

Disneyland holds a special place in my heart and was a huge part of my childhood and teenage years. These days, I only get a chance to go once or twice a year. Fortunately, as a local resident, a spontaneous Disneyland visit is only about 15 minutes away from home.

Today, I will be sharing some of my favorite halal restaurants that are within a 15 minute drive from Disneyland. These restaurants are perfect for people who observe zabiha/halal and want to check out California's halal food scene. Having visited many major cities in the US, I am pleased to inform you that Orange County, California offers one of the most vibrant Halal Food scenes in the US.

Turkish Food

• Istanbul Grill (25-minute drive)
• 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802
• Favorite Items: Appetizer Sampler, Iskender Kabob, and Turkish Ice Cream.
• DonerG Turkish & Mediterranean Grill (8-minute drive)
• 2139 East Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92806
• Favorite Items: Beef Doner Kabob and Vegetarian Plate.

Chinese Food

•  Mas' Chinese Islamic Restaurant (16-minute drive) 
•  601 East Orangethorpe Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801
• Favorite Items: Sesame Bread, Honey Walnut Shrimp, and Chow Mein.
• Nomad Asian Bistro (28-minute drive)
• 6563 East Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90803
• Favorite Items: Orange Chicken, Fried Rice, and Sweet and Sour Soup.

Arabic Food (Sit-Down)

• Olive Tree Restaurant (13-minute drive)
• 512 South Brookhurst Street #3, Anaheim, CA 92804
• Favorite Items: Kabseh, Sayadeyeh, and Fattoush.
• Aleppo's Kitchen (13-minute drive)
• 513 1/2 South Brookhurst Street, Anaheim, CA 92804
• Favorite Items: Kibbeh, Tabbouleh, and Ishta Dessert.

Arabic Food (Take-Out)

• Kareem's Restaurant (14-minute drive)
• 1208 South Brookhurst Street, Anaheim, CA 92804
• Favorite Items: Falalfel plates/sandwiches and Fatet Hummus.
• Al-Amir Bakery (13-minute drive)
• 905 South Brookhurst Street, Anaheim, CA 92804
• Favorite Items: All Manaeesh Types.

Pakistani/Indian Food

• Noorani (20-minute drive)
• 14204 Brookhurst Street, Garden Grove, CA 92843
• Favorite Items: Beef Biryani.

 Persian

• Hatam Restaurant (10-minute drive)
• 1112 North Brookhurst Street #6, Anaheim, CA 92801 
• Favorite Items: Koobideh (beef), Adab Polo (rice with raisins and dates), and Cucumber Yogurt.

Afghan

• Chilli Chutney (30-minute drive)
• Chili Chutney Restaurant, 24301 Muirlands Boulevard, Lake Forest, CA 92630
• Favorite Items: Quabuli Pallow (flavorful rice with carrots and raisins), Mantu (raviollo-like dumpling with meat and yogurt sauce), and Banjan Borani (eggplant).

Dessert

• Knafeh Cafe (12-minute drive)
• 866 South Brookhurst Street, Anaheim, CA 92804
• Favorite Items: Knafeh