SOUTH KOREA
1. EID – 이드 Halal Korean Food
If you’ve visited Seoul recently or are planning to, it’s extremely likely that you’ve heard of this particular restaurant. Our writer made a trip down and absolutely loved their food as well as the wide array of halal Korean food they serve! Like most halal eateries in Seoul, EID is located in Itaewon and even if this wasn’t originally on your itinerary, we highly recommend making a trip down just to try authentic halal Korean food. After all, what’s a trip to Seoul if you’ve not tried the local cuisine!
Halal Status: Halal Certified (by Korea Muslim Federation), Mosque nearby
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday – 11.30am to 9.00pm. Closed on Monday
Price: Mains cost around ₩8,000 – ₩12,000.
Address: 67, Usadan-ro 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
How to get there: As you reach the main gate of the mosque go on the road which faces opposite the mosque (not the small lane beside the mosque). There’s a grocery shop on your right side as you enter the street. Walk straight ahead for 100m and the restaurant is on your left.
2. Makan Halal Korean Restaurant
Makan Halal Korean Restaurant is another relatively new restaurant located in Itaewon which opened their doors in 2015. Similar to EID, this homely restaurant serves local Korean fare such as bulgogi (grilled marinated beef), dakdoritang (spicy braised chicken), mulnaengmyeon (cold noodles – a must in summer!) and more!
Halal Status: Halal Certified (by Korea Muslim Federation), Mosque nearby
Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday to Sunday -10.30am to 10pm (Closed on Tuesday)
Price: Mains cost around ₩8,000 – ₩12,000.
Address: 52, Usadan-ro 10 gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea 140-911
How to get there: The restaurant is located just in front of the Seoul Central Masjid and a short walk away from EID restaurant.
3. Dongmun (Nami Island)
Nami island isn’t IN Seoul but it’s one of the must-visit tourist attractionsand there’s an authentic halal Korean restaurant on the island too! Dong Mun (Dongmoon) is the fourth halal certified restaurant in Korea and they have an extensive menu selling all sorts of Asian dishes ranging from Vietnamese photo (of course) halal Korean food!
Halal Status: Halal Certified (by Korea Muslim Federation), Prayer facilities in establishment
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday and winter season – 10am to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday during non-winter seasons – 10am to 8pm
Price: Most mains cost around ₩10,000 to ₩12,000
Address: 1 Namisum-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chun-cheon-si, Gang-won-do
