The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils certifies halal businesses; look for a current certificate on display.
ANIC
The Australian National Imams Council also issues halal certification; ask to see the certificate.
Zabihah
zabihah.com lists halal restaurants in Sydney; reviews help, but confirm the current status in person.
Lakemba, Auburn & Bankstown
These south-west suburbs have the city’s densest halal food: Lebanese, Turkish, Afghan, Indonesian and more.
Halal is easy to find in the south-west suburbs and increasingly in the city. Elsewhere, ask about meat sourcing, wine in sauces and shared grills. Many restaurants list halal chicken but not all meats.