How Bismi checks places
Every place on Bismi is researched by the Bismi team before it is listed. We check three things: halal food, no pork and no alcohol on the menu.
1. Is the food halal?
Where a place is certified by a recognised halal body, we use that and show it on the place page. Bodies we use include:
| United Kingdom | Halal Monitoring Committee (HMC) |
|---|---|
| France | AVS and Achahada |
| Hong Kong | Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong (tier H: halal restaurant, no alcohol) |
| Taiwan | Chinese Muslim Association |
| Japan | Japan Halal Foundation (three-star places only, which ban alcohol) |
| South Korea | Korea Muslim Federation (KMF) |
| Indonesia | BPJPH, the national halal registry |
When there is no certificate, we look for the owner's own statement (menu, website, signs) and at least one independent source, such as a mosque or community list or detailed reviews. If the sources are thin or disagree, we leave the place out.
2. No pork
We check the menu. Places that serve pork alongside halal dishes are not listed.
3. No alcohol
A halal certificate does not always mean no alcohol. Some certified kitchens still sell beer or wine, so we check the drinks menu separately. Places that sell alcohol are left out. When older menus show alcohol and we can't confirm it has stopped, we hold the place until we can.
The Bismi Verified seal
Places with the Bismi Verified seal have also been examined personally by the team: all products halal, no alcohol and no pork.
In numbers
| Places listed | 375 |
|---|---|
| Certified by a named halal body | 91 |
| Bismi Verified seal | 183 |
| No alcohol confirmed on the place's own menu or statement | 298 |
Common questions
Is every place on Bismi halal certified?
No. 91 of the 375 places are certified by a named halal body. The rest are listed because the team found strong evidence that the food is halal, with no pork and no alcohol, for example the owner's statement plus independent community sources. Each place page says which applies.
Does Bismi list places that serve alcohol?
No. Bismi leaves out places with alcohol on the menu, even when the meat is halal certified.
What is the Bismi Verified seal?
It means the Bismi team examined the place personally: all products halal, no alcohol and no pork.
Can a place change after it's listed?
Yes. Owners, menus and suppliers change. If it matters to you, check the certificate at the restaurant.
Find checked halal places near you
Every place on the Bismi map has been researched by the team.
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