A Guide to Halal Food in Korea
Where to find halal food in Korea — certified restaurants, Itaewon, and how to check before you order.
Updated Jul 31, 20261 min read
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Korea isn't the easiest country for halal dining, but options for Muslim travelers do exist and are growing, especially in the bigger cities.
Where to look
- Itaewon — Seoul's main hub for halal food, clustered around the Seoul Central Mosque.
- Halal-certified restaurants — look for an official certification mark.
- Muslim-friendly restaurants — these avoid pork and alcohol but aren't necessarily certified, which matters if you need strict halal.
Certified vs. muslim-friendly
"Halal-certified" and "muslim-friendly" are not the same thing. If you need strict halal, check for certification directly rather than assuming a "muslim-friendly" label covers it.
Useful phrases and tips
- "돼지고기 들어가나요?" (dwaejigogi deureogayo?) — "Does this contain pork?"
- Prayer rooms are available at the Itaewon mosque, and at a growing number of airports and shopping malls.
A map app or a dedicated halal-food app makes it easy to search for nearby options, and halal choices are also expanding around university areas.
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