Halal Food: Finding halal food can be challenging since much Korean food contains pork.

Apps: MUFKO (Muslim Friendly Korea) and HalalKorea are great resources for halal restaurants.

Restaurants: Uzbek, Arab, and Pakistani restaurants are usually halal and easy to find on Kakao Map or Naver Map.

Grocery Delivery: Coupang, Yeshalal, and Koreahalal offer halal ingredients.

Halal-Friendly Korean Food: Vegetable bibimbap, seafood pajeon, pumpkin porridge, grilled mackerel, and potato pancakes are good choices. Temple food is also halal-safe.

Vegan Food:

App: HappyCow helps find plant-based restaurants.

Popular Vegan Dishes: Pumpkin porridge, bibimbap (without eggs), and temple food are great vegan options.

Note: Check ingredients carefully, as “vegan” and “vegetarian” can be confusing.

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