Guys.

I would like to know. Is TGI Fridays in Malaysia HALAL?

Some of my friend say it is, while some say it isn't.

Any idea?

http://www.hmetro.com.my/articles/TGIFrida...uaimenu/Article

But TGIF website never say anything related to HALAL.

And if I am not wrong, they serve Jack Daniels beef ribs right? Jack Daniels is not Halal right?

i've seen alot of muslims dining in. So i presume it is?

i presume that too. but then like i say, nothing from their website regarding halal. plus if u try google-ing it, some food bloggers like Vkeong are saying it is not halal actually.

maybe because of their jack daniel beef ribs. jack daniels is alcohol right?

Here's my understanding of the situation, hope this helps:

Firstly, IS TGI Fridays CERTIFIED HALAL (by an certification body such as JAKIM, for example) ?
- This is what conscientious (wishing to do what is right) muslims will look out for, Halal certifications at an F&B outlet.
- TGI Fridays (Malaysia) is NOT certified halal and probably will never be as they serve alcohol in their premises.
- They have tried to alter their menu and I believe are no longer serving JD (or other alcohol) infused meals (food). However, this is still not enough to qualify for Halal certification status as both these operations (food kitchen + alcohol beverages) are treated as 1 unit.

Secondly, is TGI Friday's food and operations compliant to Halal principles ?
- This is the more practical question to ask, for the more flexible muslims.
- TGI Friday's food source and preparation has PROBABLY (I can't be sure) been made compliant to Halal principles.
- Their drink/alcohol operation, however, will never be Halal.

On deciding if a muslim will eat at TGI Fridays:
- If the muslim is strict and interpretes the food+alcohol beverage operations as 1 unit with the possibility of cross contamination, no confidence due to there not being a Halal certification or that the business is a sinful one, they will not agree to dine there.
- If a muslim is more practical and flexible, can treat the alcohol operation separate from the food/meals, and that they believe TGI Friday's kitchen operations are Halal compliant then they MAY agree to dine there. They just wont partake in the alcohol.

If you dont want to risk offending a muslim, don't bring them to TGI Fridays or similar places unless they've hinted/told you before that they are fine with it.

This post has been edited by mcdamia: Dec 29 2011, 12:37 PM

kalau was was, baik jangan pergi

tgi friday food is halal but they will never get halal cert becoz they serve alcohol....

I heard some rumorurs that some of their food is mixed with wine..to make more delicious..but coz its a rumour, have no proof..i was about to try it out but after getting these was2 ru mours, I think there are plenty more outlets that I can dine in..

So to whoever was2, Im sure there are lenty or fother resaurants that u can dine in..

This post has been edited by dxjb: Dec 30 2011, 12:57 AM

this. same like hotels. and MAS


hahahahah

Hi. I'm working at fridays at the gardens. We dun use any alcohol in our food. We even seperate the glasses from the kitchen area and the bar area. The food are comply wif the halal principle. we dun say its halal becoz we serve alcohol.

Im sorry if what I said was wrong but as I said, it was a rumour..thanks for the info and the clarification

still halal 2016 right haha

I thought they renamed it already

this guy is a lowyat forumer? is he still here? would be nice to meet him. his food blog was the best

meanwhile, muslims are eating in TGI Fridays in other countries and enjoying alcohol.

talk so much for what. this halal that halal. if a person is devoted to islam then he will not be submitted to "wrongful" acts.

if not, you lock him in prison also useless as inmates can use rice from meals to make wine.

food is halal my malays friend eat they as long u don't go to the bar order alcohol

Former. He was banned a long time ago if I remembered correctly.

why ask.. just dont go if you think it is not... i find it really annoying.. sorry to say...

lol now ask also kenot

isn't that the teachings of islam? if you query the restaurant then just dont go in...people can tell you its not haram but would muslim go in?
waste of time asking right?
just how i feel... no offense...

No, I mean why feel annoyed here? Its free forum isn't it?
Plus this is serious /k, if its /k I'll probaby post the same too.

Agreed