Seoul
I did not stay too long in Seoul, but there is at least one area where you definitely should visit if your looking for diverse places to eat and see small local shops: Ikseon-dong Hanok village. Hanok is a traditional Korean house and it was built in the 14th century. 20 minutes walk away from the Ikseon-dong Hanok village, you can see the Bukchon Hanok village, which is a famous neighbourhood worth the visit.
~ El Carnitas
You would not expect a good Mexican place in an asian country, but this place in the Ikseon-dong area was honestly one of the best Mexican I have ever visited. The ingredients were really fresh and tasteful. I had shrimp taco’s and vegetarian quesadillas. Mind you that the place is not that big and it can get packed in the evenings. You can always come by and let your name written down till they will let you know when you can take a seat.
Price: $ – $$
Suitable: Limited shrimp and vegetarian dishes
Address/ more info: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Et2nvmR6143QSm1D6?g_st=ipc
~ Flipper’s Ikseon
There are many dessert places around Ikseon-Dong neighborhood, we tried several of them and we enjoyed some soufflé pancakes. Except for pancakes, you can get some lemonade and other mixed juices here as well.
Price: $ – $$
Suitable: Dessert
Address/ more info: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bTjVHdx13jp4Gb1t6?g_st=ipc
~Gurkha Restaurant
Gurkha is an Indian/Nepali/Chinese restaurant located in the Myeongdong neighborhood, another area that you should visit when in Seoul. At this restaurant they serve vegetarian/vegan and also halal meals. Not much can go wrong when visiting this type of cuisine which serves flavorful dishes. However, always tell the waiter if you can’t handle spiciness, so they could consider that while preparing the meals.
Price: $ – $$
Suitable: Halal, vegetarian and vegan
Address/ more info: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vknz6J8dhifpcRKy6?g_st=ipc
~Street food – Myeongdong
While walking around in the Myeongdong area, you would be seeing lots of street vendors. Most of them has halal certificate, consider trying some local/authentic dishes as well.
Price: $ – $$
Suitable: Halal, vegetarian and vegan
~HBAF
Although this is not a restaurant, but it is worth mentioning if you want to bring home some “souvenirs”, you might want to consider buying HBAF. They are selling almonds/nuts with the most wholesome flavour, such as honey butter, tteok-bokki, cookie& cream, and many more. I did ask in the shop if the nuts were halal, the seller claimed to be halal. But always ask for yourself! You can find the shops at the Myeongdong shopping area.
