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Delicious halal restaurants in Seoul
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One concern for Muslims visiting South Korea is where to find halal food. (Shutterstock/AsiaTravel)
O
ne concern for Muslims visiting South Korea is where to find halal food. The good news is that the chances of finding halal eateries in the country have increased in recent years.
In 2015, the Korea Tourism Organization released a guide to halal food dubbed Muslim Friendly Restaurants in Korea in the hope of enhancing Muslim tourists’ culinary experiences in South Korea, as reported by the government-run Korean Culture and Information Service on its official website.
Of the available options, here are several restaurants that serve great-tasting halal food in Seoul.
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This restaurant located in Itaewon, near the Seoul Grand Mosque, serves a wide range of halal dishes. Local cuisines, such as samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), dakdoritang (spicy braised chicken stew) and bulgogi (marinated grilled beef) are available, as well as Indian and Pakistani-style foods, such as chicken biryani and curry.
Starting price: 8,000 KRW (US$ 7.34) for Korean cuisine
Eid Halal Korean Food, another halal restaurant located near the Seoul Grand Mosque, is run by a Korean Muslim family. Although the restaurant is small, the Korean cuisine is popular among Muslim travelers, resulting in many visitors even during non-busy times. Foods served include samgyetang, bulgogi and bibimbap (Korean-style mixed rice).
Starting price: 8,000 KRW
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Another option for halal Korean food in Itaewon is Makan Halal. The restaurant located in front of the Seoul Grand Mosque serves various local dishes, including samgyetang, dakdoritang and mulnaengmyeon (cold noodle soup). Makan Halal operates every day apart from Tuesday.
Starting price: 8,000 KRW
Brought to Korea in 2002 by an Iranian who has resided in the country since his college years at Hanyang University in the early 1990s, Persian Palace serves Iranian foods. The highlight of this restaurant is its curry, for which the level of spiciness can be adjusted on a scale of one to 10. The restaurant also serves nan (Iranian bread), kebab and various kinds of Arabian dishes that have been adjusted to Korean taste buds, which lean toward spiciness. Persian Palace is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
Starting price: 8,500 KRW for a main meal
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Kervan is one of the Turkish restaurants in South Korea that is recommended by the Korea Tourism Organization and offers an alternative for those looking for halal dishes. On its menu are shish kebab, pide (Turkish flatbread), baklava (Mediterranean pastry) and grilled foods. The restaurant, run by native Turkish chefs, is available in several areas, including Itaewon, COEX and the Gangnam Financial Center (GFC) in Seoul.
Starting price: less than 10,000 KRW for lunch (asw)
