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How to stay halal in Copenhagen

Groceries

You will most likely shop at ordinary supermarkets like Netto, Coop 365 or maybe Føtex, where you can find a smaller selection of halal options. However, the ‘grønthandlere‘ (grocers) in Nørrebro have the best prices on vegetables and halal meat.

Fresh red meat is usually not halal; however, most fresh chicken is halal. Supermarkets also import frozen meats from abroad, and sometimes those are halal. Look for the halal logo/certification on the back of the products to check if it’s halal. For example, Danish chicken brands Danbo and Rose have a halal certificate.

Here are some halal-friendly grocers by neighborhood:

Halal restaurants and cafés

Not all restaurants mention halal options on their website or their menus. You may visit or call them and ask them directly. Store managers or employees should be able to provide you with the necessary information.

You can opt for vegetarian or vegan food, which is naturally halal and widely available in most restaurants. However, you can still inquire about the use of alcohol in the preparation of the dishes.