Gangwon-do is a beautiful destination that all Korea lovers should visit. Thanks to the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic that happened earlier this year, the number of Muslim Friendly or Muslim Welcome restaurants are blooming to accommodate Muslim visitors. Anyone who visits Gangwon should not miss out on their local Korean specialties. We’ve compiled 4 Muslim Friendly restaurants located within Gangwon Province.

#1 Namiok

Chuncheon is famous for its dakgalbi (spicy chicken) and Namiok makes this dish solely with halal chicken. It’s also recommended to try other dishes such as Beoseot Jeongol (mushroom stew), Ojingeo Bokkeum (stir-fried squid), and Yache Bokkeumbap (vegetable fried rice).

Address: 264, Munhwa-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do.

Contact: 031-581-1686

Getting there: Gyoungchun Line, Gapyung Station, 3.8km, 15min by taxi.

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#2 Wonjo Chodang Sundubu

Tofu is a well-known ingredient in Chodang area of Gangwon-do thanks to the great quality of mountain water here that make them soft and tasty. In fact, this restaurant is the first to use seawater as bittern to make soft tofu and they hand make all of them, thus, they only serve limited customers each day. We recommend trying their Baekban (set meal) where it includes a bowl of rice, soft tofu soup, and side dishes.

Address: 9 Chodangsundubu-gil 77 beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Contact: 033-6522660

Getting there: Gangneung Station. Taxi is recommended.

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#3 Silbi Saengsungui

Located near to Jumunjin beach, one of the filming location for popular k-drama Goblin, this place never disappoints with its seafood menu. It’s recommended to try grilled mackerel, as it’s one of Korea’s staple dish. The location is popular among the locals because they serve delicious and inexpensive food.

Address: 1721, Haean-ro, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.

Contact: 033-661-4952

Getting there: From Jumunjin Bus Terminal, 0.8km, 3min by taxi.

#4 Gyeongnam Sikdang

This is a historic restaurant that was established since 1959. It’s situated at the entrance of the beautiful Woljeongsa Temple of Odaesan Mountain and had a traditional Korean house exterior. This place is popular for its set menu of seasoned wild vegetables, which comes with more than 20 plates of vegetable side dishes. It’s also highly recommend for vegetarians to dine here to experience authentic Korean food.

Address: 29, Odaesan-ro 1-gil, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do.

Contact: 033-3326587

Getting there: From Jinbu Bus Terminal, 9.5km, 15min by taxi.

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