Before restaurants such as EID and Makan Halal Korea popped up, Murree used to be our go-to restaurant. Although they’re on the more expensive end, they do have one of the most extensive menus serving halal Korean food such as Samgyetang 삼게탕 (Ginseng Chicken Soup), Kimchi Bokkeumbap 김치 볶음밥 (Kimchi Fried Rice), Bulgogi 불고기 (Marinated Grilled Beef), Kimchi Jeon 김치전 (Kimchi Pancake) and more! The best part? They provide a number of refillable banchan 반찬 (sidedishes), which is as authentic as you can go in Korea.

Our personal favourites are the Bulgogi and Sundubu Jjigae순두부찌개 (Spicy Soft Tofu Stew).

Directions: Itaewon (Line 6) – Exit 3. Walk straight and turn right at the Kebab store. Walk up the hill past Salam Bakery and make a left turn at the hill’s junction. Murree will be on your right next to a row of shop houses leading up to the Seoul Central Mosque. (Thank you, for the directions!) Mosque nearby, Halal meat available, Muslim owned.