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Halal search 清真
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You can search for halal restaurants in both apps by typing 清真 (qīng zhēn = halal). Always verify the restaurant holds a certified halal licence.
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Meituan (美团)
meituan.com
China's largest food delivery app. Covers 2,800+ cities. Payment via WeChat Pay, Alipay, or Chinese bank cards. Interface is mainly Chinese but has a basic English mode.
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Ele.me (饿了么)
ele.me
Alibaba-owned delivery app. Often cheaper than Meituan thanks to Alipay coupons. Works the same way as Meituan. Ideal for Alipay users.
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Both apps require linking WeChat Pay or Alipay for payment. Both accept foreign cards (Visa/Mastercard) added directly in the app. See the mobile payments guide for setup details.
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Sign in with your WeChat account or a Chinese phone number
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Enter your delivery address (type the street name in Chinese or allow location access)
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Search for a restaurant: type "清真" (halal) or "阿拉伯" for Arabic/halal restaurants
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Select dishes and add to cart — photos help if you can't read Chinese
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Pay via WeChat Pay or Alipay — both accept linked foreign cards
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Track your order on the live map — typical wait is 20–45 minutes
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Always search for "清真" if you need halal food — and verify the restaurant's profile
Use Google Translate (camera mode) to instantly translate menus
Add a note in the "order remarks" field: e.g. "no pork" — 不要猪肉
Peak hours: 11:30–13:00 and 17:30–19:30 — order 10 min early to beat the rush
Choose restaurants with 4.5+ stars and high order count (>500/month) for quality
Minimum order amount varies by restaurant — check before adding dishes