14 Best Halal Korean Restaurants In KL: Muslim-Friendly Korean BBQ, Fried Chicken And More!

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Last updated 12 Mar 2024

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Korean food soared in popularity amongst Malaysians in recent years, along with the rise of Kpop and Kdramas. It's honestly pretty hard to resist the cravings for yummy Korean BBQ, Korean-style fried chicken, and jjajangmyeon when you see the actors feast on them while you binge on the latest Netflix Kdrama! To help you on your Korean food hunt, we've rounded up 14 of our favourite Muslim-friendly Korean restaurants around Klang Valley for you to satisfy your food cravings whenever they kick in.

Disclaimer: While some of these restaurants are not halal-certified, all restaurants use only halal ingredients and are no pork no lard eateries - many are also in the midst of applying for their Halal certification! We've specified the halal status of each restaurant in the description below to help ease your dining decisions.

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Best Muslim-Friendly Korean Food In KL

1. Seoul Garden

Known for their 2-in-1 proprietary smokeless grill (which allows you to enjoy grilled meat and cook ingredients in a soup base at the same time!) and deliciously marinated meats, Seoul Garden is a leading Halal-certified Korean BBQ brand in Malaysia and definitely a familiar name amongst BBQ lovers. With an extensive selection of meats such as bulgogi beef, kimchi chicken, black pepper dory, tom yam squid and more, Seoul Garden promises a fun dining experience with friends and family.

If you're craving for Korean BBQ yet hesitant to head out to satisfy your cravings, you can now get Seoul Garden sets delivered to your doorstep with Klook! Self pick-up is also available from all Klang Valley outlets such as Melawati Mall, Paradigm Mall, Sunway Pyramid, 1 Utama, The Mines, and more.

Address: IOI City Mall, Paradigm Mall, Sunway Pyramid, Sunway Putra Mall etc
Halal Status: Halal-certified

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2. Da On Fine Korean Cuisine

Looking for a Korean restaurant for a special celebration, fun gathering, or a fancy meal as a treat for yourself? Specializing in Korean fine dining, Da On serves traditional Korean cuisine from mouthwatering beef ribs to nutritious samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), dakgalbi, bulgogi (marinated beef), bibimbap (mixed rice with vegetables), and seafood hot pot.

They take pride in using only premium meat and ingredients in all their dishes and guarantees a pleasant dining experience though the price point may be slightly higher than other Korean restaurants in Klang Valley.

Address: Lot 6.40.00, 168, Bukit Bintang St, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Halal Status: No pork no lard

3. Dookki

If you love tteokbokki, Dookki will be a heaven-on-earth for you! Dookki is a popular franchise in South Korea that opened its first outlet in Malaysia at IOI City Mall back in 2019. The most unique part of this restaurant? It serves up a 90-minute all-you-can-eat tteokbokki buffet complete with free-flow soft drinks.

Feast on six different types of chewy rice cakes flown all the way from South Korea, and pair your meal with fish cakes, chicken, seafood, tempura, vegetables, mushrooms, and even ramen. The rice cakes will be cooked in a simmering pot of soup (with spiciness level of your preference) - you can even opt for a double cheese ring around your pot!

Address: L1-12B, IOI City Mall, IOI Resort, City Lebuh IRC, 62502, Putrajaya.
Halal Status: Uses only halal ingredients, no pork no lard, no alcohol.

4. EID Authentic Korean Cuisine

While its outlets are located a bit far off from the KL city centre, this list won't be complete without having EID on it. Owned by a Korean Muslim couple, EID's outlet in Itaewon is the first Halal-certified Korean restaurant in Korea, and a must-visit when you travel to Seoul. With branches in Bandar Baru Bangi, Shah Alam and Seremban Gateway, many loyal patrons believe that the food here is definitely worth the drive.

Some of our favourite items on their menu include their bibimbap, kimchi rice balls, and spicy bulgogi! EID's menu also consists of a selection of snacks and desserts such as dumpling pancakes, corn sausage, and soteok (skewered sausage and rice cake). We'd recommend coming with friends or family so you can try a bit of everything!

Address: 8-19-01, Jalan Medan Pb 7A, Seksyen 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor.
Halal Status: Muslim-owned, halal-certified central kitchen.

5. B.Station

What we love most about B.Station is the homey, comfortable vibe the little restaurant exudes, you'll be put at ease the moment you step in! Located in Ampang's popular "Korea Town", B.Station stands apart from other Korean restaurants in the area by focusing on serving up healthy yet delicious home-style food, cooked with no MSG or preservatives.

Many items such as tofu and kimchi used in their meals are even made from scratch with only top-notch ingredients. While the restaurant is not Halal-certified, they use only Halal-certified ingredients have a Muslim chef who does magic in the kitchen.

Address: C14-1 Jalan Ampang Utama 1/1, 68000 Ampang Jaya, Selangor.
Halal Status: Uses only halal ingredients, no pork no lard, no alcohol.

6. Big Stick

Originating from Korea, Big Stick is a new kid in town and has just opened its new outlet on the sidewalk of Bukit Bintang outside Lot 10 Shopping Mall back in 2020. If you're craving a delicious and authentic Korean street food snack while in the area, pop by for mouth-watering Korean BBQ skewers that will send your palates off for a dance.

Their best-selling skewers are the bikor chicken skewers, cheesy tobokki chicken skewers, and spicy chicken skewers paired with delicious ramyeon. Everything on the menu is priced reasonably, and you can even enjoy 25% off your bill with discounted cash vouchers on Klook! We've also partnered up with Big Stick to provide an exclusive 3-item combo menu for only RM31.50.

Address: Lot No. S.4 & S.5, 101, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Halal Status: Uses only halal ingredients, no pork no lard, no alcohol.

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7. Sweetree

If you're looking for a cosy Korean restaurant to hang out at, Sweetree will definitely fit the bill. Located in Ampang, this Halal-certified restaurant offers an extensive menu of Korean dishes from dakgalbi to Korean BBQ, samgyetang, Korean-style fried chicken, and refreshing bingsu.

Variety and diversity in flavour is definitely Sweetree's strong suit - don't worry if you're popping by with a friend who doesn't really enjoy Korean food, they even have pasta, fries, chicken steak, or Vietnamese wraps on the menu, all with an inventive twist!

Address: Lot No. S.4 & S.5, 101, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Halal Status: Halal-certified

8. BBQ Chicken

BBQ Chicken is South Korea's No. 1 franchise brand that opened its 1000th outlet in Korea within just 4 years since establishing its first store! Today, it is present in 59 countries with multiple outlets in Malaysia offering delicious, juicy, flavourful fried chicken marinated with 30 types of natural spices.

To allow Muslim patrons to enjoy their chicken with full peace of mind, BBQ Chicken uses only 100% halal-certified ingredients - their halal-ceritifed outlets include the ones in Tesco Cheras, Faber Towers, D'pulze Cyberjaya, and Auto City. Enjoy more than 11 types of authentic Korean fried chicken whether you like it sweet, spicy, or super crispy!

Address: Bangsar Trade Centre, Faber Towers, Tesco Extra Cheras etc
Halal Status: Uses only halal ingredients, no pork no lard, no alcohol.

9. Sopoong

You've probably seen Sopoong at some malls around Klang Valley! The family-friendly Korean restaurant offers a variety of no-frills Korean dishes available at affordable prices - from cheesy kimchi fried rice to bibimbap, Korean fried chicken, stews, and a variety of noodle dishes.

We always like to order their gyeranjjim (steamed egg) and pan-fried dumplings as sides. *drools* With outlets in Berjaya Times Square, MyTown, Melawati Mall, Starling Mall, and more, just head to one of the malls near you whenever your cravings kick in.

Address: Berjaya Times Square, IOI City Mall, The Starling Mall etc
Halal Status: Uses only halal ingredients, no pork no lard, no alcohol.

10. SeoulNami Korean BBQ

Located in the Gardens Mall, SeoulNami offers on-table grill Korean BBQ that's great fun for meals with friends or family. The star item on their menu is their famous Chuncheon Chicken BBQ that consists of tender chicken cuts available in four marinade flavours - from spicy hot pepper chicken for those who don't mind having their tastebuds on fire to sweet honey butter chicken for those who aren't that brave.

Address: F-215 The Gardens Mall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.
Halal Status: Uses only halal ingredients, no pork no lard.

11. K Fry

It may be hard to believe that K Fry is a homegrown brand that originates from Johor! Specializing in authentic Korean fried chicken with an urban twist, they have won over the hearts of fried chicken-loving Malaysians since the opening of their first outlet.

Fried to juicy, crispy perfection and available in 7 different flavours (from honey mustard to spicy Yangnyeom and garlic soy!), you'll likely be stuck in a dilemma while queuing up to order. Besides fried chicken, they also have lunch boxes, soups, noodles, fried rice, rice balls, and more on the menu.

Address: 1 Utama, IOI City Mall, Suria KLCC, Sunway Pyramid etc
Halal Status: Uses only halal ingredients, no pork no lard, no alcohol.

12. Nene Chicken

Nene Chicken has been serving up authentic Korean fried chicken in South Korea since 1999. With over 1,200 outlets across South Korea, they established their first Malaysia outlet in Genting Highlands back in 2018 and now has 10 stores across the country.

For those looking for an extra kick (and to sweat through your meal), Nene Chicken's Freaking Hot Fried Chicken and Mala Chicken are highly-raved about and super addictive! Get ready to lick your fingers clean as you embark on your fried chicken feast.

Address: Avenue K, Sunway Putra, Paradigm Mall etc
Halal Status: Uses only halal ingredients, no pork no lard, no alcohol.

13. Kyochon 1991

Kyochon has amassed a strong base of loyal patrons since the opening of its first store in Malaysia, and it's easy to understand why. Bite into delicious wingettes and drumettes of your preferred flavour - the most popular ones are the soy garlic and red pepper series! If you'd like to try a variety of flavours, you can get a combination set or a sampler - you'll most probably end up licking your fingers when you finish.

Address: Pavilion Mall, MyTown, Gardens Mall etc
Halal Status: Uses only halal ingredients, no pork no lard, no alcohol.

14. Mr. Dakgalbi

Nothing beats the fun and satisfaction of eating from a giant round hot plate in the middle of the table over great conversations with your friends or family. Mr. Dakgalbi is a popular dakgalbi restaurant in Klang Valley where you can dig into juicy boneless chicken stir-fried with cabbage, sweet potatoes, gochujang sauce, and Korean rice cakes.

Yan can also opt for a cheese ring for a more filling (and cheesy) meal, or simply eat it with rice or fresh lettuce. End your meal by allowing the staff to add on a bowl of rice to be cooked together with the remaining dakgalbi.

Address: MyTown, PV128, Melawati Mall etc
Halal Status: Halal-certified

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