Fresh Halal Meat &
Ethnic Groceries
Halifax’s trusted family-owned halal butcher and grocery store. 100% Zabiha-Halal certified — locally sourced, free-range, and hand slaughtered. Serving our community since October 2004.
Chicken
Halal Chicken
Most of our chicken comes locally sourced from Montreal, Quebec. We also offer local, free-range chicken and eggs from Nova Scotia. Every bird is certified 100% Zabiha-Halal.
Cuts Available
- Whole Chicken
- Cut Whole Chicken
- Cut & Skinless Whole Chicken
- Breasts (Boneless & Skinless)
- Breasts (With Skin and Bone)
- Thighs
- Leg and Thighs
- Boneless Leg and Thighs
- Drumsticks
- Ground Chicken
- Chicken Wings
- Chicken Liver
- Chicken Feet
Also Available
- Local Free-Range Chicken
- Fresh Local NS Eggs
- Custom Cuts on Request
Beef
Halal Beef
Locally sourced in Nova Scotia — all our beef is organic and free-range. Check out our selection in-store or pre-order any of our specialty cuts. Custom butchering available.
Regular Cuts
- Boneless Beef Stew
- Boned Blade Stew
- Extra Lean Ground Beef
- Regular Ground Beef
- Round Steak
- Beef Tongue
- Boneless Beef Shank
- Boned Beef Shank
- Blade Steak
- Scaloppini Steak
Special Order
- Eye Ribs Steak
- Beef Strip Loin
- Beef Sirloin
- Beef Tenderloin
- Beef T-Bone
- Eye Round
- Prime Rib Roast
- Beef Liver
- Beef Ribs & Chuck
- Beef Kidney & Heart
- Beef Cheeks
- Beef Feet (Paya)
- Beef Bone & Fat
- Boneless Veal Stew
- Veal Liver
Lamb
Halal Lamb
Locally sourced in Nova Scotia — all our lamb is organic and free-range. We carry a wide range of cuts in-store and can special-order premium cuts to your specification.
Regular Cuts
- Boneless Lamb
- Boned Lamb Leg
- Lamb Shoulder
- Lamb Chops
- Ground Lamb
- Lamb Ribs
- Whole Leg of Lamb
- Whole Arm of Lamb
- Whole Lamb Shank
Special Order
- Whole Lamb (Cut to Spec)
- Half Lamb (Cut to Spec)
- Lamb Rack
- Lamb Liver
- Lamb Tongue
- Lamb Brain
- Lamb Head
- Lamb Heart
- Lamb Feet (Paya)
- Lamb Fat
Goat
Halal Goat
Locally sourced in Nova Scotia — organic and free-range. Our goat is expertly butchered on-site by a Muslim butcher to ensure the highest quality and religious compliance.
Regular Cuts
- Boneless Goat
- Boned Goat Leg
- Goat Shoulder
- Goat Chops
- Ground Goat
- Goat Ribs
- Whole Leg of Goat
- Whole Arm of Goat
- Whole Goat Shank
Special Order
- Whole Goat (Cut to Spec)
- Half Goat (Cut to Spec)
- Goat Rack
- Goat Liver
- Goat Tongue
- Goat Brain
- Goat Head
- Goat Heart
- Goat Feet (Paya)
- Goat Fat
Spices
Spices & Herbs from Around the World
We carry every spice you need to recreate authentic dishes from home — South Asian, Middle Eastern, African and beyond. Our collection covers whole spices, ground powders, seeds, and specialty herbs you won’t find in a regular grocery store.
Can’t find a spice mom used? Let us know and we’ll find it for you!
- Dried Lime & Lemon
- Powder of Lime
- Cumin Seed & Powder
- Shah Jeera
- Coriander Whole & Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Turmeric Whole & Powder
- Fennel Seeds
- Agar Agar Powder
- Amchur Powder
- Chargoond (Arabic Gum)
- Dried Kashk
- Kalmi Shoha
- Ginger Powder
- Dill Weed
- Ajwan
- Black Cardamom Whole
- Green Cardamom Whole
- Chili Flakes
- Dried Mint
- Fenugreek Seed & Powder
- Kalonji Seeds (Black Seed)
- Onion Powder
- Paprika
- Mace Whole
- Sago Seeds
- Poppy Seeds (Black & Yellow)
- Sesame Seeds (Black & Yellow)
- Amla Whole
- Kamarkas Whole & Powder
- Sumac
- Garam Masala Whole
- Chili Powder
- Cloves Whole
- Curry Leaves
- Bay Leaves
- Sena Leaves
- Neem Leaves & Powder
- Tulsi Leaves & Powder
- Anab
- Anar Dana Powder
- Star Anise
- Nutmeg Whole
- Sugar Coated Fennel Seed
- Black Pepper Whole & Powder
- White Pepper Powder
- Black Salt Powder
- 7 Mix Spice
- Panch Pan
- Mustard Seeds
- Glutamate Powder
- Citric Acid
- Cinnamon Bark, Sticks & Powder
- Allspice Whole & Powder
- Tukhmalanga (Basil Seeds)
- Nulathie Whole & Powder (Liquorice Root)
- …and more!
Grocery & Pantry
🥶 Frozen Foods
- AL-SAFA® Frozen Products
- CRESCENT® Frozen Products
- Frozen Samosa
- Frozen Naan & Parathas
- Frozen Molokhai
🌾 Grains, Dals & Pulses
- Rice: Sella, Kalaar, Noori, A1 & more
- Dals (multiple varieties)
- Lentils
- Pulses & Gram
🫙 Pantry Essentials
- Hummus
- Tahina
- Dates
- Garlic & Ginger Paste
- Pickles
- Grape Leaves
- MAGGIE® Chicken Bouillon
- PUCK® Cream Cheese Spread
- NESTLE® NIDO
🍬 Halal Snacks & Sweets
- Halal Marshmallows
- Halal Noodles
- Halal Candy
- Baklava
- Middle East Soft Drinks
- Masalas & Seasonings
- Halal Vanilla Essence (no alcohol)
🥛 Dairy & Fresh
- FARMER’S FRESH Yogurt
- Local Free-Range Eggs (NS)
🕌 Islamic & Lifestyle
- Prayer Mats
- Quran Stickers
- Scarves & Hijabs
- Abayas
- Incense
- Miswak
- Kajal
- Henna for Hair & Mehndi Cones
- Calling Cards
Why Shop at House of Halal?
Halifax’s community halal butcher and grocery store — trusted since 2004.
100% Zabiha-Halal
Every product we carry is certified Zabiha-Halal. We guarantee our meat — always hand slaughtered, never machine butchered.
Locally Sourced NS
Our beef, lamb and goat are organic, free-range and sourced from trusted Nova Scotia farms. Fresh twice a week.
Family Owned
A warm, knowledgeable team that takes time to help you find the right cut, answer questions, and make you feel at home.
Custom Orders
Don’t see your cut? We’ll order it. We accommodate special requests, bulk orders, and Qurbani for Eid al-Adha.
Customer Reviews
“Very down home wholesome family business feel. Very nice and informative staff — had a very pleasant experience.”
“Good place for halal and Pakistani items. Awesome mutton and lamb — very fresh. The lady owner is very informative and helpful.”
“Excellent selection of halal meats — fresh and frozen, including cold cuts. If you don’t find a cut, just ask and they’ll order it.”
“Products are authentic and meat is very neat and fresh. Been visiting for over a year — always satisfied. Wonderful honest people.”
“We needed lamb for Easter and the gentleman was wonderful in helping us. We stayed 20 minutes to chat — such a pleasant experience.”
“The meat is fresh and top quality. Store owner is a wonderful person who is very friendly, welcoming and loves to chat.”
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Family-owned halal butcher & grocery · Halifax since 2004
Find Us
📍 Location & Contact
Fairview / Bayers Lake area
🕐 Store Hours
| Monday | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm |