What to order at EID Halal Korean Food

Must order
Halal Korean BBQ platter: marinated beef and chicken prepared according to Islamic dietary law by a Korean.
Signature dishes
Halal Korean BBQ, Bibimbap
Editor tip
The Itaewon mosque area on Usadan-ro has the densest concentration of halal restaurants in South Korea.
CuisineHalal Korean
Price₩₩
NeighborhoodItaewon and Hannam
HoursDaily
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Signature dishes: Halal Korean BBQ, Bibimbap

Must order: Halal Korean BBQ platter: marinated beef and chicken prepared according to Islamic dietary law by a Korean.

Tip: The Itaewon mosque area on Usadan-ro has the densest concentration of halal restaurants in South Korea.

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Location

Address: 15 Usadan-ro 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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