6 New & Coming-Soon Halal Restaurants in North Carolina

North Carolina’s halal scene is heating up, with fresh openings and build-outs from Fayetteville to Charlotte. Qatra Specialty Coffee is already pouring in Clemmons, while Hashtag India and Laziz Fry & Buy are opening soon in Cary.

Hadramawt Restaurant & Catering and Blazin Halal Food have broader timelines, and Charlotte’s The Taj House is bringing modern Indian fine dining to the mix.

The Taj House — Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte

Address: 1535 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204

Status: Coming soon.

What to expect: Modern Indian fine dining. 100+ seats, two bars, and a ~25-person conference room with soft bar.

Menu: “Modern Indian cuisine with a fusion touch.” Lunch platters by day; elevated dinner service in the evening.

Hours: Lunch and dinner; seven days a week expected. Final schedule TBA.

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Hadramawt Restaurant & Catering — Downtown Fayetteville

Address: 115 Rosemary St, Fayetteville, NC 28301

Status: Coming soon — opening within the next few months.

What to expect: Full-service Yemeni restaurant operating seven days a week (final occupancy set by the city).

Menu: Haneeth, saltah, fahsa, Yemeni coffee, desserts.

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Blazin Halal Food — Country Club Dr, Fayetteville

Address: 697 Country Club Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28301

Status: Coming soon — targeting about six months.

What to expect: Brick-and-mortar with drive-thru. Brand also runs a Fayetteville food truck (1978 Skibo Rd) and a Wichita, KS location.

Menu: NY-style halal staples—chicken over rice, lamb over rice, chopped cheese.

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Hashtag India — Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary

Address: 1207 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27511

Status: Opening soon.

What to expect: Fast-casual Indian spot with a playful vibe and approachable pricing.

Menu: Halal; mirrors other locations. Specific dishes TBA.

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Laziz Fry & Buy — Gathering Park Circle, Cary

Address: 1200 Gathering Park Cir, Suite 104, Cary, NC 27519

Status: Opening soon.

What to expect: Halal fried-chicken deli + neighborhood minimart. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and grab-and-go.

Menu: NY-style deli with an Indian twist. Signature butter-chicken burrito with basmati rice, fresh salsa (cucumber, tomato, onion, cilantro, mango), and cucumber-mint yogurt raita. South Asian spices and everyday groceries in the minimart.

Planned hours: Sun–Thu 7am–7pm; Fri–Sat 7am–9pm.

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Qatra Specialty Coffee — Clemmons

Address: 6311 Stadium Dr, Clemmons, NC 27012

Status: Now open.

What to expect: Yemeni-style specialty coffee shop with ~30 seats.

Menu: Coffee, pastries, sweets. Dubai-style cheesecakes, milk cakes, croissants, mufawar, Adeni chai, Yemeni lattes, refreshers, matcha, and more.

Hours: Daily 6am–11pm; Fri–Sat 6am–12am (final details to be posted by the shop).

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