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Homemade Jollof Rice: A West African Classic You Can Make Tonight

Recipes

Homemade Jollof Rice: A West African Classic You Can Make Tonight

Smoky, rich, and full of flavour, this homemade jollof rice recipe brings the comfort of West African cooking to your kitchen, no restaurant trip required.

Demo Admin9 July 20263 min read

Adonai Restaurant: A Taste of Nigeria in the Heart of Carlton

Restaurant Reviews

Adonai Restaurant: A Taste of Nigeria in the Heart of Carlton

Demo Admin9 July 20262 min read

Hidden Gem Alert: Why Little Lokum in Brunswick Deserves a Spot on Your Weekend List

Restaurant Reviews

Hidden Gem Alert: Why Little Lokum in Brunswick Deserves a Spot on Your Weekend List

Demo Admin9 July 20263 min read

Latest from HFM

New in the CBD: Bowls Baby Melbourne Has Landed on Little Collins St

Deals & New Openings

New in the CBD: Bowls Baby Melbourne Has Landed on Little Collins St

Fresh bowls, zero oil-based packaging, and a new spot in the CBD. Say hello to Bowls Baby Melbourne, now open on Little Collins St, and grab 15% off your first order.

Demo Admin9 July 20262 min read

Community Spotlight: Nane's Honeycake, Noble Park

Community Spotlights

Community Spotlight: Nane's Honeycake, Noble Park

Not every great halal food business has a storefront. Meet Nane's Honeycake, a home-based bakery in Noble Park building a following one honeycake at a time.

Demo Admin9 July 20262 min read

5 Halal Spots Across Melbourne Worth Adding to Your List

Guides & Roundups

5 Halal Spots Across Melbourne Worth Adding to Your List

From brunch in Spotswood to shawarma in Craigieburn, here are 5 halal spots across Melbourne worth the drive, no matter which side of the city you're on.

Demo Admin9 July 20262 min read

Is Nando's Halal? The Answer Changed in 2025

Guides & Roundups

Is Nando's Halal? The Answer Changed in 2025

Nando's says it is not a halal brand. It quietly removed its per-store halal wording in 2025. Here's what the company says now, and what it means in Melbourne.

Halal Food Melbourne1 Aug 20263 min read

Is Hungry Jack's Halal? 15 Melbourne Stores Say Yes

Guides & Roundups

Is Hungry Jack's Halal? 15 Melbourne Stores Say Yes

Hungry Jack's runs a limited halal certified menu at 15 Melbourne stores. Here's the official list and what the certificate actually covers.

Halal Food Melbourne1 Aug 20263 min read

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