I’ve come to phrases with the truth that there isn’t a escaping Korean tradition, and while I might often shake my head stubbornly at something Korean, my latest adventures to Muslim-friendly Korean joints have gotten me nodding as a substitute. I can see why their delicacies is so revered, with it being comparatively wholesome (with just a few scrumptious exceptions) while being pleasant to eat.
As good as its meals is, it’s laborious to search out good Muslim-friendly choices to your Korean meals cravings— and that is me talking from private expertise. Being in the identical footwear, I’ve curated the prime 10 Muslim-friendly Korean eating places in Singapore to make you go jinjja mashisoyo!
1. JINJJA Chicken
Starting off with a well-known model, JINJJA Chicken has been a staple for these craving fast and wallet-friendly Korean meals choices. It’s additionally halal-certified which solely will increase its accessibility. It at the moment has over 7 retailers in Singapore and will also be present in Malaysia and Indonesia. JINJJA Chicken is thought for his or her Jinjja Wings (S$8.30/S$15.30/S$20.30) with sauces resembling Soy Garlic, Yangnyeom and Monster.
There are additionally Korean staples resembling Jjampong (S$10.90) with a number of bases like Original, Creamy and Monster, and Jjajang Myeon (S$8.90/S$10.90). You can go for aspect dishes just like the Tteokbokki Fries (S$3.50/S$4.50) and Seafood Mandu (S$4.20/S$8.20).
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2. Mukshidonna
Mukshidonna is a well-liked Korean chain restaurant that originated in Seoul. Mukshidonna interprets to Eat (Muk), Rest (Shi), Pay (Don), Leave (Na) which roughly means “Have your food, pay and leave”. As crude as which will sound, it brings its hearty and iconic Budae Jigae, which is extra popularly often known as military stew to a Muslim-friendly buyer base.
There’s not a lot to select from together with your order being restricted to the Budae Jigae, albeit with many variations resembling Cheese, Mussels, Beef Bulgogi, Chicken Sausage and Mushroom all costing S$13.90 every. You can add components like Ramyeon and Yakki Dumpling at S$3 every. There are additionally Fried Rice (S$5) and Fried Rice with Cheese (S$7) although it’s solely served after the stew.
11 Tanjong Katong Road, KINEX, #01-30/31, Singapore 437157
+65 8168 4708
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
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3. Muk-Bang Korean Restaurant
Being halal-certified since March 2017, Muk-Bang Korean Restaurant supplies one of the genuine Korean experiences that yow will discover. Similar to Mukshidonna, it additionally serves Korean Army Stew (S$45.90) which consists of Hot Dog, Enoki Mushrooms, Luncheon Meat and extra. You may add extra components resembling Kimchi (S$2.50) and Silky Tofu (S$1.50).
If stews aren’t your factor, you’ll be able to go for BBQ Grilled Items resembling BBQ Chicken (S$25.90), Grilled BBQ Short Ribs (S$35.90), BBQ Beef Bulgogi (S$28.90) and Godeung-Uh Gui (Grilled Saba Fish) (S$12.90). There are additionally rice dishes which embody Bibimbap (S$14.90/S$15.90), Beef Bulgogi Bowl (S$14.90) and Kimchi Bokkeum-Bap (Kimchi Fried Rice) (S$13.90/S$14.90).
750 Chai Chee Road, ESR BizPark @ Chai Chee, #01-02, Singapore 469000
+65 6604 6328
Sun to Thu: 11am – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 9.30pm
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4. Omoomodon
Offering a fusion of Korean and Japanese flavours, Omoomodon was began in 2016 and is appropriate for individuals who want a fast and reasonably priced repair of what each cultures have to supply. Coming from the identical group that introduced us Korean F&B manufacturers resembling Seoul Yummy and Pizza Maru, it suffices to say that they’re seasoned Korean meals suppliers.
You can go for strictly Korean dishes resembling Spicy Chicken Bibimbab (S$8.50), Beef Bibimbab (S$9.50) and Tofu Bibimbab (S$8.50). If you’d prefer to attempt its varied Korean and Japanese fusion dishes, you might have choices just like the Kimchi Ramen (S$10.50), Bulgogi Teppan (S$7.90) and Bulgogi & Karaage Bento (S$13.50).
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The meals courtroom might be the final place you’d anticipate finding genuine Korean meals, however Waker Chicken (와커치킨) delivers simply that by offering genuine Korean fried rooster. Waker Chicken was dropped at Singapore by 2 Koreans dwelling right here who missed the style and expertise of Korean fried rooster that that they had again house.
There are 4 distinct flavours to select from: Original Crispy (S$13/S$25), Sweet Spicy (S$14/S$27), Soy Sauce (S$14/S$27) and Honey Butter (S$15/S$28), the latter of which is well-liked amongst the Singapore crowd. There are additionally boneless rooster choices resembling Chicken Tenders and Chicken Fillets with Rice.
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Halal Korean delicacies doesn’t come as genuine as Meokja by JUNGGA. Helmed by Chef Jung Sangwoo, a Korean-Muslim revert, he realised many Muslims couldn’t expertise correct halal Korean meals, together with himself when he first arrived in Singapore. This made him begin a Muslim-friendly home-based enterprise earlier than opening Meokja by JUNGGA.
Meokja by JUNGGA focuses on important Korean dishes in addition to a few Korean road meals. You have your anticipated alternatives of Kimchi Bokkeum Bap (S$11), Jja Jang Myeon/Bap (S$12), JjamPpong (S$14) and Samgyetang (S$17.90). There are additionally road meals choices resembling TteokBokki (S$9/S$18), and Eomuk Tang (S$8.90).
1 Selegie Road, GR.iD, #02-03, Singapore 188306
+65 9067 7077
Thu to Tue: 10.30am – 3pm & 5pm – 10pm
Closed on Wed
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Hanok By Masizzim is the halal subsidiary of the favored Masizzim. Whilst we’re acquainted with the same old Korean fare, Hanok By Masizzim specialises in Korean stews, particularly the meat rib stew also referred to as the galbi jjim. Their stews are slow-cooked in masizzim’s particular sauce recipe till tender and flavourful.
Some of the stew choices embody Soy Beef Rib Stew, Spicy Beef Rib Stew and Spicy Chicken Stew at S$23.90 every. Every order of stew comes with Glass Noodles and Steamed Rice. You may add sides resembling Potato Pancake (S$18.60) and Honey Mustard Cheese Egg Roll (S$15) to accompany your morale-boosting stew.
3 Gateway Drive, Westgate, #01-07, Singapore 608532
+65 6906 0965
Daily: 11am – 9pm
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8. Ha-Jun Korean
Ha-Jun Korean presents a extra wallet-friendly and halal choice to your Korean cravings and with over 5 retailers together with Clementi Mall, Seletar Mall and Hong Leong Building, there’s no denying its place and want. It additionally gives a comparatively in depth menu with 35 dishes and even just a few Japanese dishes.
There are the same old suspects resembling Dolsot Bibimbap (S$7.50), Kimchi Fried Rice (S$6.50), Ginseng Chicken Soup (S$9), Kimchi Pancake (S$5) and Spicy Stir Fried Rice Cake (S$6.50). Whilst critiques have famous how Ha-Jun Korean isn’t essentially the most genuine Korean delicacies on the market however hey, typically we simply crave low-cost and accessible Korean meals, and that is precisely the place for that.
16 Raffles Quay, Hong Leong Building, #B1-20/21, Singapore 048581
+65 9004 6286
Mon to Fri: 10am – 6pm
Closed on Sat & Sun
9. Dosirak
If you’ve watched any Korean dramas, you’re most likely acquainted with the Yennal-dosirak, a rice based-meal consisting of kimchi, eggs and sausages packed in a tinplate lunchbox. Before being eaten, it’s shaken with the lid on to combine the components. Dosirak modernises this Korean dish by changing the bottom with the more healthy bibimbap and serving it in a pint for straightforward shaking. It can also be Muslim-friendly.
There’s all kinds of bibimbap to select from, with choices resembling Beef Bulgogi (S$10.90/S$15.90), Soy Citrus Salmon (S$14.90/S$19.90) and Avocado Sweet Potato (S$9.90/S$14.90). Don’t overlook to decide on your sauce from choices resembling Apple Cider Gochujang, Soy Garlic Jang and Eomma’s Gochujang. Although not halal-certified, Dosirak is free from pork, lard and alcohol. It additionally will get its beef and rooster from halal-certified sources.
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10. Nene Chicken
It’s straightforward to cross off Nene Chicken as simply one other quick meals chain using on the Korean cultural wave, nevertheless it was really based in South Korea in 1999 and it at the moment has over 1,000 retailers in Seoul alone. It first landed in Singapore in 2012 and has 7 retailers unfold throughout the island.
Nene Chicken doesn’t simply present their signature fried Chicken (S$8/S$11.80/S$18.80) and Bulgogi Wings & Sticks (S$20.80/S$30.80), it additionally has shareable dishes (that are additionally obtainable in particular person parts) just like the Cheese Pull Chicken Hotplate (S$15.90/S$35.90) and Budae Jjigae (S$16.90/S$37.90). You may even get Korean pizza resembling Bulgogi Chicken (S$17.90), Pepperoni (S$16.90) and Kimchi (S$19.90) solely on the Upper Paya Lebar outlet.
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