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Just a few more spots to go for our special coverage of our recent trip to South Korea! We were extremely honoured to be invited by the Jeju Tourism Organization to go on a trip to South Korea and explore not just the interesting spots to visit but also the interesting places to makan!
We’ve covered the bits in Busan and now we’re continuing with the island of Jeju 제주도!
(BTW – head down to our Instagram profile page and watch all the IG Stories from the trip!)
It was the final dinner in Jeju before we headed back home. After a long day out in the cold weather, we were not really sure what to expect at Dal Table. It seemed like a place that served mostly Western food which was definitely a departure from the rest of our meals so far in South Korea.
First impressions were good! The restaurant was spacious and the decor, though minimalist, was quite artistic.
But we were ready for the food – which turned out to be a fusion of cuisines!
Gorgonzola Pizza (₩9000 Large)
A major (and obvious) influence at Dal Table was Italian cuisine. Our appetizer happened to be a Gorgonzola Pizza! It was a rare chance to enjoy some Gorgonzola which has a bit of a nutty taste. It’s a great cheese especially for that cheesy pull we all love.
They also cook this the old fashioned way – in a wood-fire oven! Great crust, great pizza!
Garlic Aglio Olio (₩8900)
Keeping with the Italian theme so far, the next dish was the classic Garlic Aglio Olio.
This was a VERY generous serving! And speaking of generous, pretty much everything about this dish was lah 😛 PLENTY of garlic and olive oil for sure which is expected of an Aglio Olio I guess. But I reckon that if you’re not a big fan of garlic, it might prove too much.
We also had a creamy Mushroom pasta by the way but didn’t manage to snap any photos of that sorry!
Spicy Squid (₩6900)
Now, for the Korean part of our meal! 😀
WOW what a giant serving of Spicy Squid! It definitely looked very appetizing I can tell you that. But with a serving that big, I think it’d be good for maybe 4 people (including maybe a 2nd serving for some).
Some rice, radish and beansprouts came on the side. At first, I started eating them separately but then a member of the restaurant staff came and showed us the correct way to enjoy this dish. It was meant to be enjoyed like a Bibimbap LIKE DUH! 😛 So we mix everything up in a bowl and enjoy!
In the end, this turned out to be an interesting but still delicious meal!
A Quick Word About Halal Food In South Korea
So in case you’re wondering, it’s (thankfully) getting easier to find Halal food in Korea these days. It may be particularly easier to find it in big cities like Seoul but cities like Busan and Jeju are doing their best as well.
You may see some of these labels when you visit restaurants that are suitable for Muslims to visit. They have 4 main categories that determine the ‘Halal-ness’ of an eatery. This is to be expected lah I guess especially where the Halal food scene is still developing.
The 4 categories are;
Halal-certified (safest as the eatery is certified Halal by the Korea Muslim Federation)
Self-certified (basically means eatery is Muslim-owned)
Muslim-Friendly (serves Halal food but may serve alcoholic beverages) *most common*
Pork Free (eatery does not have Pork but may serve non-Halal meat and/or alcoholic beverages)
It may seem complicated with 4 categories but as always, we can simplify it. Do your due diligence and do not be afraid to #AskTheQuestion especially since you’re travelling. Halal is an individual responsibility so get the info and make an informed decision. Look for these labels at the door. If there is any doubt at all, best to give it a miss
You can get useful information by clicking HERE and HERE!
Thank you Jeju Tourism Organization for taking the initiative to spread more information about Halal / Muslim-travel in South Korea!
Dal Table 달테이블
22 Nohyeong-dong 8-gil,
Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
Tel: +82-64-767-3071
www.daltable.co.kr
Facebook: www.facebook.com/daltable01
Instagram: www.instagram.com/daltable_
Operating Hours:
11.00am til 10.00pm DAILY
This meal was part of a trip organized by the Jeju Tourism Organization. We visited all kinds of cool places and plenty of Halal makan places including this one! All information (including prices, availability of item on menu and Halal status of establishment) are accurate at the time of posting. All photos used in this site are property of The Halal Food Blog unless stated otherwise.
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