Masala Zone is owned by the Canadian financial holding company Fairfax Financial Holdings, which acquired its parent restaurant group, MW Eat, in November 2025.
Several major UK fast-food and restaurant chains offer halal food only at specific certified branch locations, while a few specialized regional and national chains are 100% fully halal.
Many Indian takeaways do use halal meat, but it depends heavily on the ownership and location of the specific shop. Users on online forums like Tripadvisor agree that a large number of South Asian-run (Pakistani, Bangladeshi, or Indian) takeaways in Western countries use halal-certified chicken and lamb because they source from general halal suppliers, though they may not always advertise it explicitly.
M&S Food technologists and its Product Development team have worked with HFA and M&S suppliers to deliver Halal certified versions of its most popular prepared meals including; Chicken Arrabbiata, Chicken & Mushroom Tagliatelle, Chicken & Leek Bake, Chicken Hotpot, Chicken Jalfrezi and a Chicken Tikka Masala.
KFC chicken is only halal at specifically designated, audited locations and in select countries, meaning it is not universally halal. Whether it is considered halal depends entirely on the country, the individual restaurant branch, and the specific Islamic certifying body.
No, all M&S meat is not halal. Standard fresh meats, mainstream ready meals, and British-sourced products are not halal, though M&S does sell a small, clearly labeled selection of certified halal fresh chicken and specific prepared meals in select stores.
Yes, Muslims can eat yogurt, provided it is made with permissible ingredients and does not contain forbidden additives. Plain, natural yogurt made from milk and live bacterial cultures is inherently halal.
There are now 4 restaurants all in London. Each Masala Zone restaurant strives to present real Indian cuisines, friendly service, & strong design, with each being visually different.
The richest restaurant owner is Todd Graves, the founder and CEO of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, with an estimated net worth of roughly $22 billion.
Most Indian restaurants in the UK (roughly 80% to 90%) are actually owned and operated by people of British Bangladeshi descent, with a large majority originating from the Sylhet region.
Marks & Spencer sources 100% of its fresh chicken exclusively from trusted British farms, partnering with major UK suppliers like the 2 Sisters Food Group and specialized regional M&S Select Farms.
Today, M&S is accessible through our comprehensive website, numerous online marketplaces, and more than 80+ stores spread across 38 vibrant cities. India stands as our largest international market outside the UK, highlighting our dedication to providing top-notch fashion to our customers.
Marks & Spencer sushi is not certified halal, and seafood options may be considered mushbooh (doubtful) or non-permissible due to ingredients like rice wine vinegar, mirin, or alcohol flavorings, while meat varieties use non-halal chicken or duck.
According to strict Sikh tenets (Rehat Maryada), a baptized or devout Sikh should not cut or remove hair from any part of the body, viewing all hair (Kes or Rom) as a sacred gift from God. However, opinions among modern individuals vary, with some practicing complete abstention and others treating body hair grooming as a personal choice.
Slaughter by means such as kosher, halal and bali does not meet the requirements of jhatka and the products of it are referred to as kutha meat – abstention from which is one of the requirements for a Sikh to be an initiated Khalsa or sahajdhari according to the Rehat Maryada (Sikh code of conduct).
The Masala Zone Piccadilly Circus branch is widely considered the best for its stunning neo-Byzantine interior, while Masala Zone Covent Garden is favored for its famous Rajasthani puppet decor, and Masala Zone Soho is loved as the original historic pioneer.
