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Published on November 26, 2019
Here are Jersey City's top 5 halal spotsPhoto: Gypsy Grill/Yelp

In search of a new favorite halal spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top halal spots around Jersey City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

The Jersey City area tends to see the greatest rise in consumer spending at restaurants in December and November, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of CRM and business insights for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Jersey City-area restaurants last year rose by 6% in November over the month before, short of the top monthly increase of 14% in December.

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1. Gypsy Grill

Photo: Eric J./Yelp

First on the list is Gypsy Grill. Located at 187 Newark Ave., the business is the highest-rated halal restaurant in Jersey City, boasting four stars out of 465 reviews on Yelp.

2. Djura Grill

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Next up is food truck Djura Grill, which can be found at 50 Christopher Columbus Drive. With 4.5 stars out of 37 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Westside Shawarma

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Westside Shawarma is another a top choice, with Yelpers giving this food truck, which can be found at the corner of West Side and Communipaw avenues, 4.5 stars out of 24 reviews.

4. The Halal Cart

Photo: The Halal Cart/Yelp

Another food truck, The Halal Cart, is also a go-to, with four stars out of 30 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3033 John F. Kennedy Blvd. in Journal Square to see for yourself.

5. Alnoor

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Last but not least, check out Alnoor, which has earned four stars out of 22 reviews on Yelp. You can find this West Side deli and halal eatery at 772 West Side Ave.


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