The Best Halal Restaurants In Seoul, South Korea
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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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1. EID – 이드 Halal Korean Food
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When it comes to Halal food and Seoul, one name you’ll see popping up a lot is EID. Located near 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. 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 flavours that are from closer to home.
- Address: South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan-gu, Hannam-dong, Usadan-ro 10-gil, 39 1층
3. Kampungku Restaurant
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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.
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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: Myeongdong Namsan-dong 2-ga Imsil Pizza & Chicken 2nd Level Seoul, South Korea
4. 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
5. Yang Good BBQ
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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
6. The Halal Guys Itaewon
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If you've had your fair share of Korean food and are craving something 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. Agak Agak
Agak Agak specialises in Malaysian food, so if you are missing your favourite Nasi Lemak or Satay, here's the place to go to! Other favourites include yummy soup bihun (perfect for when it's cold outside), ayam goreng, and more!
- Address: 57 Donggyo-ro 25-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
11. Manis Kitchen
Conveniently located outside Seoul Central Masjid, Manis Kitchen offers tasty Korean snacks and street food favourites like tteokbokki, odeng, corndogs, and more! Stop by for a bite if you're feeling peckish - or get a bunch to share between you and your crew!
- Address: 36 Usadan-ro 10-gil Seoul, Korea 04405
12. 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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