Let’s face it, as much as everyone loves travelling, not everywhere can cater to Muslims. Especially when it comes to food. One of the major takeaways of travelling is trying different foods from around the world, so it’s always disappointing when you can’t taste the local food because it’s not halal. Many people know the headache that comes with finding halal-friendly establishments, which is why we’re here to help! And if you’re wondering where to stay in Seoul, there are plenty of Muslim-friendly hotels and vacation rentals for your accommodation needs. Check out the list of the best halal restaurants in Seoul:
1. Busan Jib Restaurant
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Strategically located in the Myeongdong shopping district, Busan Jib Restaurant is a great pitstop for foodies. You can choose between the two sections of the place, the street level or the upper level with a separate entrance. This restaurant serves affordable halal Korean food as well as some Malaysian dishes. Their samgyetang and Naengmyeon are definitely a must-try!
While this place has not received its halal certification due to the availability of alcoholic drinks for non-Muslims, you can be assured that its kitchen uses only authentic halal ingredients for the dishes. If you want to do your prayers, there are prayer spaces available as well. Just make sure to bring your own prayer mats and garments.
Busan Jib Restaurant
Address: 11-4 Myeongdong 8-Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Website: Busan Jib Restaurant
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)
2. EID Halal Korean Food
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If you simply want to enjoy some of the most mouthwatering foods in Seoul, this restaurant is the place to be. The simplicity of its interiors adds to the cozy ambiance of the restaurant. All dishes are cooked according to halal specifications. Some favorites are beef bulgogi, chicken dakgalbi, and samgyetang. A variety of side dishes are available as well.
This restaurant is also easy to find, perfect for recharging while you tour around the city. You can even order some takeaways for some late-night eats.
EID Halal Korean Food
Address: 67 Usadan-ro 10-gil, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Website: EID Halal Korean Food
Opening hours: Mon – Sat: 11:30am - 9pm (closed on Sun)
3. Halal Kitchen Korea
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One of the best places to eat in Seoul is Halal Kitchen. Located in Jongno-gu, Seoul, this restaurant offers delicious meals for brunch, lunch, and dinner. What makes this place special is the friendly owner who attends to each table, explaining each dish and the ingredients used. The owner and the staff serve to make sure that everyone is comfortable and having a good time.
In addition to halal-certified cuisine, the place also offers a prayer room for Muslims. There are high chairs available for kids as well. Other services offered by this restaurant are take-outs, reservations, and deliveries.
Halal Kitchen
Address: 86-4 Samcheong-ro, Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Website: Halal Kitchen
Opening hours: Wed – Mon: 12pm – 3pm, 5pm - 8pm (closed on Tue)
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4. Makan Halal Korean Restaurant
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Makan Halal Korean Restaurant (MHKR) is just over a year old, having started operations in February 2015. Also located in Itaewon, MHKR serves authentic Korean cuisine, such as mull naengmyeon (cold noodles), bulgogi, and more. Dishes are served in a cozy atmosphere.
The best thing about this Korean restaurant in Seoul? It doesn’t matter if you can’t find a seat or don’t have much time for an eat-in order, because they serve packed lunches or, as Koreans call it, dosirak too. It is a hearty meal served in lunch boxes for take-out orders.
MHKR is located just a short distance away from EID restaurant, situated just in front of Seoul Central Masjid.
Makan Halal Korean Restaurant
Address: 52, Usadan-ro 10 gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea 140-911
Opening Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays - Sundays: 10.30 am - 10 pm
Website: Makan Halal Korean Restaurant
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5. Yang Good Korean BBQ
Dining in Yang Good Korean BBQ should be included in your list of things to do in Seoul. Located near Yeoksam Station, this restaurant is probably the best place to go for authentic Korean BBQ. The restaurant welcomes people from all over the world who want to try the marinated BBQ lamb. But, what Korean dining experience is complete without the traditional lettuce + meat + kimchi combination?
The restaurant serves halal lamb meat imported from Australia, and, surprisingly, it doesn’t give off the “lamb smell” that normally throws people off. Also, the lamb is known for being really tender and juicy. There are different sets of meat that you can BBQ, namely, the lamb rack, the marinated lamb, and the skewered lamb. The marinated lamb is the restaurant’s best seller.
Yang Good Korean BBQ
Address: Seoul, Gangnam-gu, Nonhyeon-ro, 95 gil, 15
Opening Hours: 4 pm - 2 am daily
6. Murree Muslim Food
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When in South Korea, do as the South Koreans do! You absolutely must experience an authentic traditional Korean dining experience that comes with a dozen different bowls of side dishes.
Murree Muslim Food is located in Itaewon and serves one of the most extensive halal Korean menus in the region. Here, you can enjoy samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), kimchi bokkeumbap (kimchi fried rice), kimchi jeon (kimchi pancake), and so much more. And let’s not forget the wide range of side dishes, which are refillable!
Apart from Korean dishes, they also serve Indian cuisine such as the famous chicken biryani.
Food is presented beautifully and warm, so opting for something soupy during the cold weather is highly encouraged! It is also located along the road that leads up to Seoul Central Mosque. So, after a day of exploring Seoul, bring your hungry stomachs to Murree Muslim Food.
Murree Muslim Food
Address: 140-7 Itaewon-Dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 140-858
Opening Hours: 10.30 am - 11 pm
Website: Murree Muslim Food
7. Mr. Kebab
What if you’re looking for halal Turkish food in the land of Kimchi? No sweat, because the Turkish fast food chain, Mr. Kebab, will be your next romance! Mr. Kebab is a halal fast-food chain in Korea and has a few outlets located around Itaewon. Apart from that, they also offer a delivery service as well.
They are known for their chicken and lamb kebabs, which people form queues for. Aside from that, they also serve other Turkish delicacies, such as falafel, as well as Turkish desserts and ice cream. Their meals are affordable and come in generous portions.
Mr. Kebab
Address: 192 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Opening Hours: 10 am - 6 pm
Contact: 010-2660-6117
Website: Mr. Kebab
8. Persian Palace
Why not try some Iranian cuisine next? Persian Palace, located in Sungkyunkwan, will satisfy your stomach and taste buds.
Persian Palace has actually been around in Korea for quite a while, since 2002 to be exact. It was started by an Iranian immigrant who resided in the country since he was studying at the Hanyang University during the 1990s. The restaurant serves authentic Iranian cuisine which, as we all know, is full of curry. The best-selling menu item in this restaurant is the curry with marinated lamb. Fun fact: the lamb used in the curry has actually been marinated for 3 days!
There are also different kinds of other curries that you should try on the menu, including the smoked chicken curry. Other menu items include Iranian-style rice cakes, Iranian-style bread, yoghurt, and more. The restaurant serves alcoholic drinks but the meats used are halal.
Persian Palace
Address: 110-522 9, Sungkyunkwan-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Opening Hours: 11 am - 10 pm
Contact: +82-2-763-6050
Website: Persian Palace
9. Kervan Traditional Turkish Restaurant
You can never get sick of kebabs, right? That’s why there’s another Turkish restaurant on the list!
Kervan is a Turkish restaurant located in Itaewon, and it is actually one of the few restaurants recommended by the Korean Tourism Organization. The restaurant is run by Turkish chefs, who have other outlets located around Seoul. They serve Turkish dishes that are nicely presented and come in generous portions, which almost always means that you can’t finish them on your own.
Must-try menu items include, of course, the kebabs, pide (Turkish flatbread), baklava (Mediterranean pastry), and more. The pides come in many different flavours, inlcuding the cheese and lamb, which is probably the highest-selling item on the menu.
Kervan Traditional Turkish Restaurant
Address: 127-3, Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Opening Hours: 11.30 am - 11 pm
Contact: 02-792-4767
Happy tummy, happy travels
With plenty of halal restaurants on your Seoul itinerary, you won’t have to worry about Googling the best halal food or settling for fast-food, veggie fare, and snacks during your stay. Enjoy the best of Korean food and more with these excellent halal restaurants. Happy travelling and happy eating!
Looking for more places to eat? Check out some street food markets in Seoul.
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