Halal Korean BBQs in London: Arang, Kalbi, Superstar BBQ & More

Is a Korean BBQ a regular grill? No, it isn’t the regular grill; it requires special techniques such that beef, seafood, pork, chicken, or vegetables marinated in Korean marinade are cooked over a smoked wood for a long period of time to give that smoky flavor.

Well, the UK relationship with the Koreans can be appreciated through the presence of a number of Korean BBQs across various locations in the UK, especially London. But most of the Korean BBQ restaurants serve pork, which isn’t okay for those who eat halal food. So we found 5 halal Korean BBQs in London that cook halal BBQ meats and clearly marked it on their menu to ensure halal food eaters dine safely, even though pork is on their menus.

These places are Arang,Kalbi, Superstar BBQ, Bari Bari, and Hanwoo Village. Find out where they are located in London and their special offerings in this blog.

Arang Restaurant

Arang restaurant is in the heart of Piccadilly Circus, very close to Soho, and they offer tasty Korean dishes that have attracted a lot of customers, making this place busy most of the time.

They serve BBQ chicken, beef, lamb, duck and seafood. But Samgyeopsal and Dwaeji-bulgogi contain pork, which is haram. So, check the restaurant’s menu carefully to avoid eating haram. Interestingly,  even though it’s a Korean restaurant, they translate Korean words into English so that everyone understands what is on the menu.

If it is your first time trying Korean food or BBQ and you don’t know what it tastes like, their staffs are ready to help you choose tasty dishes or BBQ for halal food eaters. However, their staff might be busy at times due to the bustling nature of Arang, so it is a good idea to book a reservation ahead to enjoy a tasty and seamless dining experience here.

Kalbi Korean BBQ 

For an interactive and social BBQ experience, visit Kalbi Korean BBQ at Rosebery Avenue in London. They specialize in buffet-style Korean table barbecue, and you can cook your own Korean BBQ right at your table while having a good time with friends or family.

Here, you can order as much meat as you want for $29.00 per person. They have BBQ meat options that vary from the succulent beef short ribs (‘LA Kalbi’) to the smoky BBQ chicken. However, be wary of BBQ pork on their menu, which is haram, and let the staff know about your diet needs for a safe halal BBQ dining experience here.

If you want to visit this Korean BBQ spot, Kalbi Korean BBQ, it operates from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. from Monday to Sunday.

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Superstar BBQ

Superstar BBQ focuses on serving grilled meats and seafood marinated in authentic Korean ingredients and flavors to make a Korean table BBQ true to its origin. Interestingly, this spot provides guests with the option to grill meat or seafood the way they like it. You can find Superstar BBQ in Central St. Giles Piazza, near Centre Point and Tottenham Court Road. 

Their inclusive BBQ menu features halal meat like chicken, beef and lamb. For vegetarians, they have mixed vegetables and mixed mushrooms, and pescatarians can enjoy seafood like prawn and squid, all bursting with Korean flavor. Don’t leave Superstar BBQ without tasting the guests’s favorite Wagyu beef. Lest we forget, they also serve pork, which is not permissible for Muslims or those who eat halal foods.

To have a good time with family, friends and loved ones at Superstar BBQ’s, visit their private karaoke bar below the restaurant, it hosts up to 14 people. They have a variety of popular English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese or Filipino songs for you to sing while sipping a drink.

Bari Bari

Bari Bari serves a variety of classic Korean dishes in London, such as tofu soup, jjajangmyeon, chicken galbi, bulgogi, and bibimbap. They serve pork, but you are allowed to pick the type of halal meat, like  beef, chicken or lamb, to prepare your meal. Simply let the staff know  the preferred halal meat choice you want when ordering.

Their BBQ menu has different tasty pork BBQ, beef BBQ, chicken BBQ, vegetable BBQ, and prawn BBQ, and they don’t come with rice; you will have to order that separately. And do not panic while eating halal meat here; the halal meats are cooked separately from the pork to make sure you don’t eat haram.

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Hanwoo Village

Hanwoo Village makes you soak up the Korean atmosphere in London. Their Korean dishes taste so authentic, and their dining room is so spacious and well organized that it exudes the ambience of Korea. You can find this BBQ restaurant located in St. Alban’s Palace.

Most of their BBQ dishes are made with halal meat, and it is clearly marked on the menu. However, they serve pork, which is marked on the menu too. If you are dining with 2-4 people, opt for their Halal BBQ platter, which comes with a mix of rib eye, fresh lamb neck fillet, beef bulgogi, L.A. galbi, prawn, spicy lamb neck fillet, and chicken galbi.

Aside from meat BBQ, they also have BBQ specially prepared for vegetarians, vegans, and pescatarians; just let the staff know your diet preference. In addition, there’s a platter of BBQ made for two to four people with these dietary preferences.

Conclusion

Arang, Kalbi, Superstar BBQ, Bari Bari, and Hanwoo Village are some of the halal Korean BBQs in London that serve halal BBQ meat to enjoy with family or loved ones. But check their menu thoroughly to know dishes that don’t contain pork, as they clearly marked them on the menu to ensure everyone enjoys Korean BBQ.