The Best Halal Portuguese Restaurants in NYC & Long Island
The halal Portuguese restaurants in NYC and Long Island, according to us.
The Restaurants
Peri Peri Grill House
235 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11233, USASkip the chain peri peri spots and head to Peri Peri Grill House in Bed-Stuy, where you'll find genuinely spiced chicken that actually tastes like something. The half chicken hits different—crispy skin, properly seasoned, the kind of thing you'll crave after your first visit. Grab the wings if you're feeling snacky (trust the sauce), or go for the peri peri chicken burger if you want everything on one hand-held thing. The mango and pineapple salad with chicken is proof they're not just phoning it in with the sides either. At $10-$16 for mains, this is the kind of spot you order from on repeat without feeling guilty about it. Family-friendly fast-casual that actually delivers.
Mother Cluckers
444 3rd St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USAIf you're grabbing a bite near Niagara Falls, Mother Cluckers is the move. What started as a food truck is now a full restaurant, courtesy of owner Sham Ahad (a London guy who grew up eating Nando's), and it hasn't lost its soul in the transition. Everything's gluten-free, flame-grilled, and built around halal chicken marinated in a house-made sauce of African bird's eye chili, citrus, garlic, and herbs. You pick your heat level—mild to extra hot—so you know exactly what you're getting. The peri peri chicken rice bowl with grilled corn is exactly the kind of thing that makes a casual lunch feel special. Grab a waffle if breakfast is happening. It's fast, it's satisfying, it's legitimately good. That's all you need to know.
Frangos Peri Peri
182 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009, USAIf you're in the East Village craving proper peri peri chicken—the kind that's charred on the outside, juicy within, and absolutely coated in that addictive spicy sauce—Frangos Peri Peri delivers without the fuss. This casual spot on Avenue B keeps things delightfully straightforward: flame-grilled Portuguese BBQ that tastes like it was made for eating at a paper-lined counter. Beyond the standout peri peri chicken, the lamb chops come out smoky and tender, while sides like garlic bread and crispy halloumi feel like the restaurant knows exactly what you want. The price tag won't hurt your wallet, and the halal-certified menu means everyone's welcome. You'll rarely wait long for a table here, but that's not because people aren't eating—it's because they can't stop.