# Halal sandwich shop in Hongdae: combo and chicken to go, Halal Steaks - By Sian (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-diner-lantern/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after visiting the business, which provided the food free of charge. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-diner-lantern/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-diner-lantern/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/index.md) ## In short Halal Steaks Hongdae is a halal street food sandwich shop about a 9-minute walk from Exit 9 of Hongik University Station in Mapo, Seoul. The combo sandwich and the chicken sandwich cost 14,900 won each, and the takeout portions were so large that four people shared just the two sandwiches. Halal Steaks is not a light sandwich stop — it eats like a proper meat meal. ## Good to know - **Address**: 2nd floor, 26 Yanghwa-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul - **Getting there**: About 499m from Exit 9 of Hongik University Station, roughly a 9-minute walk - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:00 - **Combo sandwich**: 14,900 won (gyro and chicken, lettuce and tomato, white sauce and hot sauce) - **Chicken sandwich**: 14,900 won (chicken, lettuce and tomato, white sauce and hot sauce) - **How we ordered**: Takeout, double-wrapped packaging - **Price reference**: ₩14,900 ≈ $10.5 (2026-09-21) *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* ![Takeout sandwiches from Halal Steaks Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-01-1ow9d-1200.webp) I went out to Hongdae and finally checked out a place I'd had saved on my list for ages. There's always so much good food around Hongdae that I get stuck deciding where to go, but this time I had a specific menu I'd been dying to try, so I headed to Halal Steaks Hongdae. I'd seen it recommended a few times and was curious. Once I actually tried it, I got why people recommend it. The moment I picked up the takeout bag, I was shocked by how heavy it was — like, 'is this really a sandwich?' heavy. When I got it home and ate it, the portion was so massive that four of us ended up splitting two sandwiches. It wasn't like eating a light sandwich snack — it felt more like a proper full meat meal. ## Where Halal Steaks Hongdae is and when it opens ![Exterior of the building near Hongik University Station housing Halal Steaks](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-02-i8seu-966.webp) ![Entrance to the 2nd-floor Halal Steaks on Yanghwa-ro 16-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-03-wsfyj-966.webp) ![Signage for Halal Steaks Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-04-140uq-966.webp) Halal Steaks Hongdae is on the 2nd floor of 26 Yanghwa-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul. It's about 499m from Exit 9 of Hongik University Station, roughly a 9-minute walk, so it's easy to stop by while wandering around Hongdae. It's open daily from 11am to 10pm, which makes it a solid option when you're out in Hongdae and need a filling lunch or dinner. ![Interior of Halal Steaks Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-05-c65h8-966.webp) ![Order counter at Halal Steaks](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-06-s9il9-966.webp) ![Menu board at Halal Steaks Hongdae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-07-mlqju-966.webp) ![Seating and interior design at Halal Steaks](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-08-1i0b6-966.webp) This time I ordered takeout instead of eating in and had it at home. I think it'd also work well to order it to go while you're out exploring Hongdae and eat it later. ## What kind of place is Halal Steaks? ![Store signage explaining halal-certified ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-09-17926-966.webp) Halal Steaks describes itself as a trendy fast food brand that reinterprets halal street food, enjoyed by Muslims around the world, for Korean tastes. The store promotes a 'Clean. Fresh. Halal. No Pork. No Alcohol.' principle and says it uses halal-certified ingredients. So it seemed like a great fit for anyone who wants to try something a bit more exotic than a typical sandwich. Halal food might sound a little unfamiliar at first, but once I actually ate it, it turned out to be a fairly familiar sandwich format, so there was nothing intimidating about it. That said, the flavor direction was clearly different. This wasn't just a regular sandwich with a bit of meat thrown in — the spice and meat flavors really came through. The shop's atmosphere, with its exotic spice smells mixed with a hip street vibe, also fit right in with the Hongdae neighborhood. ## What is a gyro, and how is it different from Subway? ![Description of the gyro meat menu item](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-10-keusv-966.webp) ![Cross-section of a sandwich with gyro meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-11-18lik-966.webp) What I was most curious about this time was the gyro. Gyro is meat made from a mix of ground beef and lamb, seasoned with spices and grilled. It's known for the distinctive flavor of lamb combined with the savory taste of beef, plus the exotic aroma of spices layered on top. It definitely tasted different from a typical meat sandwich. In particular, the sandwiches at Halal Steaks have a pretty strong meaty flavor. I'm usually a fan of Subway too, and if Subway feels like a light sandwich built around fresh vegetables and sauces, Halal Steaks felt much more like eating a hearty meat sandwich until you're full. Even within the same 'sandwich' category, the direction was completely different — and it's the kind of flavor that sticks with you after one try. ## Combo sandwich and chicken sandwich, 14,900 won each ![Combo sandwich and chicken sandwich packed for takeout](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-12-buvpi-966.webp) I ordered the combo sandwich and the chicken sandwich. The combo sandwich combines gyro and chicken — gyro meat plus smoky-grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, and the shop's special white sauce and hot sauce. It costs ₩14,900. ![A combo sandwich packed full of filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-13-13m11-966.webp) The first thing I noticed when I picked it up was how heavy it was. I could feel just from holding it that it was packed full inside. ![The sturdy double-wrapped sandwich packaging](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-14-11bkv-966.webp) ![Sandwich filling revealed after unwrapping](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-15-ux9o0-966.webp) It was also double-wrapped, so the packaging held up well. One bite in, the gyro's mix of lamb and beef flavor came through clearly, and all the ingredients came together to create a taste that felt distinctly its own. In particular, the white sauce mellowed out the richness of the meat while the hot sauce added a bit of spicy kick, which kept me reaching for more. The chicken sandwich is also ₩14,900. It has chicken, lettuce, and tomato with white sauce and hot sauce, and the smoky-grilled chicken paired really well with the smooth, savory white sauce. It's a familiar flavor that kids could eat comfortably too, while still feeling much more stuffed with filling than a typical chicken sandwich. ## How two sandwiches fed four people ![A sandwich cross-section packed with meat and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-16-1ylji-966.webp) What impressed me most this time was, again, the portion size. I already thought it looked heavy when I first picked up the packaged sandwiches, and once I actually ate it, I understood why. The meat and vegetables were packed in with no gaps, so even one sandwich alone was pretty filling. We ate at home, and the portion was so big that four of us split two sandwiches. Everyone's appetite is different, of course, but if you order expecting a typical sandwich, you'll probably find this pretty generous. If you're looking for restaurants near Hongik University Station and want a hearty meal rather than something light, this place is worth considering. It suits a day when you want to eat meat and vegetables together in a filling way rather than getting hungry again soon after a light sandwich. ## Looking for a different kind of meal in Hongdae? ![A home spread of Halal Steaks sandwiches](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-17-1467s-966.webp) ![A chicken sandwich cut in half](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-18-1x99i-966.webp) Hongdae has so many good restaurants, but sometimes you crave something a little different from your usual menu. That's when trying halal street food in sandwich form at a place like Halal Steaks Hongdae could be fun. The distinctive lamb flavor of the gyro, combined with the savory beef and the other ingredients, made a real impact. It had a completely different appeal from a vegetable-focused, light sandwich like at Subway. For me, it felt less like 'I ate a sandwich' and more like 'I had a proper meat meal.' ![Sandwiches cut into pieces for sharing](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-19-zl8aj-966.webp) ![A single piece of a Halal Steaks sandwich](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout-20-13gfr-966.webp) It'd work well for eating solo in Hongdae, and just as well as takeout to split with a few people at home or at your accommodation. I was surprised by the portion size at first, but once I actually ate it, that generosity felt like part of the appeal. If you're planning a Hongdae trip, save this place on your list and stop by sometime. I'd recommend getting it as takeout too, just like I did — definitely worth trying once. ## Where it is - Halal Steaks (할랄스텍스) - 26 Yanghwa-ro 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 2nd floor - 서울특별시 마포구 양화로16길 26 2층 - 37.5530035, 126.9209241 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%95%A0%EB%9E%84%EC%8A%A4%ED%85%8D%EC%8A%A4/@37.5530035,126.9209241,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-diner-lantern/hongdae-halal-combo-chicken-sandwich-takeout/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt