A Complete Guide to Halal Restaurants in Korea
One of the major concerns that Muslims may have when coming to Korea is finding places that have Halal food. Up until a few years ago, finding Halal restaurants was like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Not to worry though, as now there are plenty of places in Korea with Muslim-friendly menus. Get ready to dig in and enjoy some delicious food!
- Casablanca Sandwicherie (Seoul)
Serving cheap and delicious sandwiches, salads, and soup, Casablanca Sandwicherie in Haebangcheon is run by two brothers who are extremely welcoming and friendly. It gained enormous popularity after appearing in the popular Korean culinary show “Tasty Road”. Make sure you try the Moroccan chicken sandwich and head there early as ingredients often run out quickly!
Address: 44-8 Yongsandong 2(i)-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
For details and directions, click here.
- Mulmegol (Jeju Island)
Mulmegol is a local vegetarian restaurant in Jeju Island that was originally a cozy traditional home. The atmosphere is tranquil, with interiors such as a flower garden and small pond. Here you can enjoy a variety of Korean side dishes such as lotus leaf rice and Perilla Seed Sujebi. You are also served a traditional fermented rice drink called ‘swindari’ after your meal to help with digestion.
Address: 795-1 Susan-ri, Aewol-eup, Cheju, Jeju-do, South Korea
For details and directions, click here.
- Morocco Casablanca Restaurant and Halal Food (Busan)
Located near the Busan Al-Fatah Masjid, the Morocco Casablanca Restaurant and Halal Food serves up an excellent variety of Moroccan food at decent prices. Though the staff doesn’t speak much English or Korean, don’t worry as the menus have detailed descriptions and photos to prevent confusion and service is friendly and fast. Popular dishes include Chicken Tajine, Couscous, and lamb.
Address: 113-15 Geumdan-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, South Korea
For details and directions, click here.
Check out the full list of restaurants in Seoul, Busan, and Jeju Island for more places to enjoy halal and Muslim-friendly food!
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