Best Halal Takeout in Scarborough — 2026 Guide

Best halal takeout in Scarborough for 2026. Which cuisines travel well, what to avoid.

Where to get the best halal takeout in Scarborough

Scarborough has dozens of halal takeout options. Here is how to identify the standouts.

Cuisines that travel well

Sri Lankan: biryani, kothu roti, devilled chicken — all hold up after 30-min delivery
Pakistani: BBQ tikka, biryani, kebab platters
Indian: butter chicken, biryani, naan
Lebanese: shawarma, falafel, hummus platters

Avoid for takeout

Crispy fried items — soggy after 20 minutes
Tandoori meats — texture suffers

Why Sri Lankan halal cuisine matters in Toronto

Toronto has one of the largest South Asian halal-eating populations outside South Asia itself. Most halal restaurants in the GTA are Pakistani, Indian, or Middle Eastern. Sri Lankan halal is the underrepresented tradition — distinct cooking technique, distinct flavour profile, distinct dish identity. As Toronto's halal scene matures, Sri Lankan options are gaining the visibility they deserve.

What sets authentic Sri Lankan halal apart

Coconut-forward base (coconut milk, grated coconut, coconut oil)
Higher average spice level than other halal cuisines
Rice-and-curry plates with 4-7 small side curries
Sri Lankan-style biryani (lighter on saffron, heavier on cinnamon and cardamom)

The Blessed Kitchen story

Blessed Kitchen is a family-run halal Sri Lankan restaurant in Scarborough. The family has run it for years, focusing on authentic Northern Sri Lankan dishes prepared the traditional way. HMA-certified halal meat, fresh preparation, and family recipes passed down through generations.

Service options

Pickup from our Scarborough kitchen, delivery via Uber Eats/DoorDash/direct, and catering for events across the GTA.

Takeout that travels

The best takeout is food that is still good 20 minutes later. Biryani, curries, devils and fried rice all travel well. Kottu is best eaten soon after it is chopped, so pick it up rather than having it delivered across town. Ordering direct from us means no app markup on menu prices.

What to order at Blessed Kitchen

Kottu Roti, $13, with an egg omelette
Biriyani, $12, chicken, beef, mutton or vegetable
Chicken Devil or Beef Devil, $12.99
Chilli Chicken, $14.99, and Chilli Shrimp, $18.99
Boneless Mutton Devil, $14.99
Puttu Mixed, $20, with your choice of meat, dhal curry and coconut sambol
Coconut Roti, $12, or Roast Bread, $13
Fried Rice, $20 to $23, and Sri Lankan Noodles, $15
Paalandi Half Chicken, $40, for the table
Vattalappam, $15, and Mango Lassi, $6

How to order

Order direct for pickup or delivery, or call for catering.

Order direct from our kitchen for pickup or delivery, with no app markup.
Call or text (647) 449-2924 for catering and large orders.

Blessed Kitchen, 328 Passmore Avenue, Unit 59, Scarborough. All meat is HMA-certified halal.

Allergy notes

Some of our dishes contain egg (kottu, egg masala, watalappan), dairy (yogurt sambal), fish (maasi sambal is made with dried Maldives fish) and nuts (green pea cashew curry). If anyone has an allergy, tell us when you order and we will tell you what to avoid.

Frequently asked questions

Which dishes travel best?

Biryani, curries, devils and fried rice.

Is ordering direct cheaper?

There is no app markup on menu prices when you order direct.

Is it halal?

Yes. Our chicken, beef and lamb are HMA-certified halal.

Catering with Blessed Kitchen

Blessed Kitchen is a family-run halal Sri Lankan & Indian kitchen in Scarborough, catering across the GTA roughly $20 to $30 per person (quoted on menu and headcount) (20-guest minimum) — biryani, kottu roti and more, delivered fresh. Get a catering quote.

More on this: order devilled chicken any day we are open.