Halal Food in Seoul: 13 Best Muslim-Friendly Restaurants for Your Next Seoul Trip

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Last updated 7 Nov 2023

Food for the Seoul

Oh Korea, the land of addictive K-pop, tear-inducing K-dramas, and of course, mouth-watering cuisine. While you can easily find Halal-certified Korean restaurants in Malaysia, looking out for one in Seoul might take a bit more effort. But no fret, a little research, and preparation beforehand will solve this issue. To help you get started, here’s our guide to 13 Muslim-friendly restaurants in and around Seoul!

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Best Halal Restaurants In Seoul, South Korea

1. EID – 이드 Halal Korean Food

When it comes to Halal food and Seoul, one name you’ll see popping up a lot is EID. Located nearby the Seoul Central Mosque, this restaurant run by a Korean-Muslim family is a favourite amongst many Muslim travellers. Dig into their authentic Korean cuisine like bibimbap, bulgogi and unlimited banchan (side dishes)!

Address: 67 Usadan-ro 10-gil, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

2. Makan Halal Restaurant

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Just a few doors down from EID, you will find yet another Muslim-friendly restaurant by the name of Makan Halal Restaurant. This Itaewon eatery features a selection of local favourites like beef bulgogi, dakdoritang (spicy braised chicken), mulnaengmyeon (cold noodles) and more, as well as dosirak (Korean packed lunchbox) if you prefer to get takeout.

Address: 52, Usadan-ro 10 gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea 140-911

3. HAJJ Korea Halal Food

Located a stone's throw away from the Itaewon Mosque, Hajj Korea Halal Food is perfect for a hearty meal after prayers. The restaurant offers a yummy menu of not just Korean cuisine such as samye-tang (ginseng chicken soup), kimchi jjigae, bulgogi rice, and bindae-tteok (mung bean pancakes), but also Malaysian dishes such as ayam bakar nasi goreng, and teh tarik, in case you're missing the flavours of home.

Address: South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan-gu, Hannam-dong, Usadan-ro 10-gil, 39 1층

4. Kampungku Restaurant

Craving some good old Korean fried chicken? Kampungku Restaurant is one of the best places to get your fix. Located just steps away from Myeongdong Station, Kampungku Restaurant also offers an authentic menu that consists of Korean as well as Malaysian dishes. We heard their Korean fried chicken is delicious! Side note: the restaurant also has spacious prayer rooms available for anyone who needs to pray or rest - you're welcome to use it even if you're dining in, how sweet and considerate is that? 🥺

Address: 16-4 Namsandong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

5. Busan Jib Halal Food

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After a long and tiring day of shopping in Myeongdong, nothing beats the comfort of a delicious meal that you can tuck into. Despite the name, this restaurant residing in the heart of Seoul offers a menu of comforting, local meals! Most people come here for their delicious Halal BBQ. We heard the lady boss is also extremely friendly and accommodating, so that's definitely a plus.

Address: 11-4 Myeongdong 8-gil, Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

6. Halal Kitchen Korea

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Nestled in the charming cultural village of Bukchon Hanok Village, Halal Kitchen Korea is the perfect pitstop after a tiring afternoon of climbing unforgiving uphill slopes. Housed in a homey traditional Korean hanok, you can find dishes like dakgalbi, bulgogi, bibimbap, just to name a few. Good food, great view and amazing atmosphere, it’s no wonder this restaurant is a hit!

Address: 86-2 Samcheong-ro, Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, South Korea

7. Chunja Daegutang

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Right in the midst of the busy streets of Hongdae, you can find this humble eatery that specialises in codfish soup. Chunja Daegutang makes use of codfish as its signature ingredients and turning it into mouth-watering dishes like daegu-ppoljjim (steamed cod cheeks) to daegu-jeongol (cod hot pot). So, if you’re ever in that area, make sure to drop by this restaurant.

Address: 375-44, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

8. Yang Good BBQ

Now, what is a visit to Korea without BBQ, right? While it’s almost impossible to find a halal-friendly restaurant, all hope is not lost yet! Yang Good BBQ in Gangnam uses Halal-certified meat imported from Australia. Their lamb meat comes marinated and non-marinated. However, do note that since this restaurant is also popular amongst locals, they do serve alcohol as well.

Address: 15, Nonhyeon-ro 95-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

9. The Halal Guys Itaewon

If you've had your fair share of Korean food and are craving something a different, we'd suggest adding The Halal Guys to your food checklist! With humble beginnings operating out of food trucks in New York City, The Halal Guys is where you can get legendary falafels, gyros, and chicken sandwiches. They also sell rice and chicken bowls that are extremely filling, delicious, and available at affordable price tags. All ingredients used are 100% halal certified, and it's also popular amongst vegetarians and vegans in Seoul.

Address: South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan-gu, Itaewon-ro, 187 이태원역 2번출구 2층

10. Osegyehyang

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While Osegyehyang is not explicitly a Halal-certified restaurant, it is, however, a soy-based vegan restaurant. Located in Insadong, you can dine at ease and try a couple of their plant-based dishes like ttukbulgui (stone bowl veggie meat), bulgui deopbap (veggie meat rice) and more. Using high-quality soy protein and perilla oil in their ingredients, you’ll definitely feel good after your meal.

Address: 14-5 Insadong 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

11. Balwoo Gongyang

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Another plant-based restaurant highly worth a visit in Seoul is Balwoo Gongyang. Following the principles of Buddhism and traditional Korean cuisine, they use only organic vegetarian food in their cooking. They also exclude the use of pungent vegetables like scallions, onions, chives, leeks, and garlic. While it doesn’t seem like it’s much on paper, the food sure is good as the Michelin guide can attest to.

Address: 56 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno 1(il).2(i).3(sam).4(sa), Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

12. BoA Travel House

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While it’s not a full-fledged restaurant per se, this guesthouse in Hongdae is known for its homemade halal dosirak (Korean packed lunchbox). Not only catering to the Muslim customers of BoA Travel House, but you can also dine in the restaurant of the guesthouse or order your dosirak to go!

Address: 15, Sinchon-ro 1-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea 120836

13. Dongmoon in Nami Island

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While Nami Island is not in Seoul, many travellers visiting the city will also most likely be making a trip to this famous spot. While restaurants and cafes are abundant in Nami Island, looking for a Halal spot may prove challenging. In Dongmoon, you can find a selection of local favourites as well as other Asian cuisines.

Address: 198 Bangha-ri, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, South Korea

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