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 Eating Out in Seoul?

There are quite a few halal and Muslim-friendly restaurants in Seoul that allow for visitors to keep to their dietary restrictions while enjoying Seoul. Restaurants are categorized as halal certified when they are officially certified by the Korea MuslimFederation(KMF);self certified when owned or operated by Muslims. Muslim friendly restaurants offer halal dining options, and pork free restaurants may not always have halal dining but they do not serve pork.
 

Muslim-Friendly Restaurant Guide		Certified by the KMF	Self Certified as a Muslim	Halal Menu	Alcohol Free Restaurant	Pork Free
	Halal Certified	● TRUE	● TRUE	● TRUE	● TRUE	● TRUE
	Self Certified		● TRUE	● TRUE	● TRUE	● TRUE
	Muslim Friendly			● TRUE		● TRUE
	Pork Free					● TRUE

  

 Halal and Muslim-Friendly Restaurants in Seoul

There are 9 officially certified halal restaurants in Seoul and they are located in Itaewon and at COEX in Samseong. However, there are many other Muslim-friendly restaurants in areas throughout Seoul. Enjoy delicious halal and Muslim-friendly meals whileinSeoul!

 Halal Certified

- Pasha      Address : 189 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul / Telephone : +82- 2-793-6144 / Cuisine : Turkish
- Kervan (Itaewon Branch)     Address : 2F, 190 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul / Telephone : +82- 2-792-4767 / Cuisine : Turkish
- Kervan (COEX Mall Branch)     Address : 513 Yeongdong-dae ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul / Telephone : +82- 2-556-4767 / Cuisine : Turkish
- Kervan Express GFC      Address : 152 Teheran -ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul / Telephone : +82- 2-566-4767 / Cuisine : Turkish
- Mr. Kebab      Address  : 192 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul / Telephone : +82- 70-7758-1997 / Cuisine : Turkish
- Istanbul Delight      Address  : 40 Usadan-ro 10-gil  / Telephone : +82- 70-4209-3391 / Cuisine : Turkish
- Makan     Address  : 52 Usadan-ro 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul / Telephone : +82- 2-6012-2231 / Cuisine : Korean
- Eid     Address  : 67 Usadan-ro 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul / Telephone : +82-70 -8889-8210 / Cuisine : Korean
- Salam     Address  : 39 Usadan-ro 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul / Telephone : +82- 2-793-4323 / Cuisine : Turkish
- Jipbab Kimseonseang     Address  : 28 Noksapyeong-daero 46-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul / Telephone : +82- 2-793-3731 / Cuisine : Korean

 

* Restaurants Recommended by Muslims Living in Seoul

Muslim Friendly Restaurant's Information

Restaurant	Address	Telephone	Cuisine	Recommended Dishes
Makan	52 Usadan-ro 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul	+82-2-6012-2231	Korean	- Bulgogi - Samgye-tang (ginseng chicken soup), grilled chicken, dak-bokkeum- tang (braised spicy chicken), tteok-galbi (grilled short rib patties), bibimbap
Bombay Grill	11 Usadan-ro 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul	+82-2-792-7155	Indian/ Pakistani	Chicken biryani, curry, naan, chicken marsala
Eid	67 Usadan-ro 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul	+82-70-8889-8210	Korean	- Samgye-tang (ginseng chicken soup), bulgogi - jjim dak (braised spicy chicken with vegetables)
Plant	20 Itaewon-ro 16-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul	+82-70-4115-8388	Vegetarian	Veggie burger
Pizza & Burger Plus	19-1 Usadan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul	+82-2-790-4883	Western	Halal fast food
Halal Guys	187 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul	+82-2-794-8308	Middle Eastern	Chicken, beef gyro
Kampungku	Namsan-dong 2ga 16-5, Jung-gu, Seoul	+82-2-310-9249	Malaysian	Authentic Malaysian food
Tofu Ui Nostalgia 151 (Gwanghwamun Branch)	19 Saemunan-ro 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul	+82-2-733-3522	Korean	seoksoe bulgogi (grilled bulgogi), sundubu-jjigae (soft tofu stew)
Ose Gye Hyang	14-7 Insadong 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul	+82-2-735-7171	Vegetarian/ Korean	Vegetarian jajangmyeon (noodles with black soybean sauce), vegan steak, vegan BBQ
Alchon (Edae Branch)	14 Ewhayeodae 7-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul	+82-2-1661-1907	Korean	Al bap (rice with fish roe)
Halal Kitchen	Samcheong-ro 86-4, Jongno-gu, Seoul	+82-2-733-3106	Korean	Dak gangjeong (sweet & sour chicken), hanbang samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup with medicinal herbs)
Jjukkumi King	1st Fl, 39 Neungdong-ro 13-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul	+82-2-469-3392	Korean	Grilled fish

* Click  here for more details on the city's recommended Halal restaurants

 

 Prayer Rooms

Muslim prayer rooms are available in Seoul with a variety of different features. Foot basins, prayer items, compasses, and more can be found in Seoul's prayer rooms.

Ablution Room (WUDU)
Ablution rooms will typically have sinks or washing basins that are low to the floor for convenient use

Prayer Materials
Qibla (direction to Mecca), prayer mats, the Quran

Misc.
Misc. features may include air-conditioner·heater, prayer room adornments, blinds or curtains

* Islamic Center/Community-Run Prayer Room
Area  : Seoul / Name : Al-Falah Masjid/Al-Falah Mosque  / Address : 5 Yeongsin-ro 19-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

 

* Prayer Rooms for Visitors

The operating hours available to Muslim tourists, supplies for prayer rooms, and facilities.

	area	Gender Segregated	Operating Hours	Provided by Prayer Room							Facilities
				Prayer Times (Timetable)	Quran	Prayer Mat	Direction to Meoca (qibla)	Compass	Prayer Clothes	Slippers	Ablution Room	Changing Room	Misc
Airport	Incheon International Airport	X none	Open 24 hrs.	X none	X none	O have	X none	O have	X none	X none	X none	X none	-
Major attractions	COEX	O have	5:00-22:00	O have	O have	O have	O have	O have	X none	X none	X none	X none	1.Bathroom 2.Sink
	Lotte World	X none	9:30-22:00	O have	O have	O have	O have	X none	X none	O have	O have	X none	-
	K-Style Hub	O have	9:00-22:00	O have	O have	O have	O have	O have	O have	O have	O have	X none	-
Major Hospital	Seoul National University Hospital	O have	Open 24 hrs.	O have	O have	O have	O have	O have	X none	O have	O have	X none	-
	Korea University Anam Hospital International Healthcare Center	X none	Open 24 hrs.	O have	O have	O have	X none	O have	X none	X none	X none	X none
	Catholic University of Korea Seoul St, Marys Hospital	O have	Open 24 hrs.	O have	O have	O have	O have	O have	O have	O have	X none	O have
	Wooridul Hospital	X none	9:00-18:00	O have	O have	O have	O have	O have	X none	X none	X none	X none
	Samsung Medical Center	X none	Open 24 hrs.	O have	O have	O have	O have	X none	X none	X none	O have	X none
	Seoul Asan Medical Center	O have	Open 24 hrs.	O have	O have	O have	O have	X none	X none	O have	O have	X none

 Muslim Travel Guidebook and Map

The Muslim Dining Guidebook lists a wide range of Muslim-friendly restaurants, while the map includes listings for Muslim-friendly restaurants, prayer rooms, and more. To read or download the guidebook or map, please click here .

 Useful Korean Phrases

Here are some useful Korean phrases that visitors can use while in Seoul. English, Romanization, and Hangeul are all conveniently shown for ease of use.
 

Please remove pork, ham and bacon.
Dwaeji gogi, ham, bacon ppaego juseyo.
돼지 고기, 햄, 베이컨 빼고 주세요.

 

Please do not include alcohol in the food.
Eumsige sool neochi maseyo.
음식에 술 넣지 마세요.

 

Where is the prayer room?
Gidosil eodi eyo?
기도실 어디예요?

 

Please remove all meat from the food.
Gogi ppaego juseyo.
고기 빼고 주세요.

 

Is the meat halal?
Halal gogi eyo?
할랄 고기 예요?

 

Do you have an English menu?
Young eo menupan innayo?
영어 메뉴판 있나요?

 

Where is the restroom?
Hwa jang sil eodi eyo?
화장실 어디예요?

 

I want to go to ____ Which way should I go?
____e gago sipeoyo. Eodiro gaya hanayo?
____에 가고 싶어요. 어디로 가야 하나요?