Vegan Restaurants in Seoul

This is an overview of selected restaurants in Seoul, which offer 100% vegan products.

Locations are listed in alphabetic order and by food category, i.e. whether they specialize in Western or Korean food, rather than by rating or location. This is because in Korea, it is more common to choose what to eat first, and then people decide on the location of the meeting.

Below, there are brief descriptions of notable vegan locations, while highlighting their key characteristics and specialties for easy browsing.

Since taste is very subjective, the locations are not rated here.

In addition to the restaurants mentioned here, you can find more options along with personal reviews and ratings in my contributions on HappyCow [BonBon is an active Ambassador with more than 400 reviews and 5000 photos in total!] or GoogleMaps!

For up-to-date info regarding opening hours and current menu, please refer to each location directly.

If you are looking for something specific, you can also check out and follow my lists on Google:

Above lists show the location of the restaurants on Googlemaps. šŸ“šŸ—ŗšŸ‘† More precise information about the individual restaurants is below! šŸ‘‡

šŸ”šŸœšŸ²TRADITIONAL K-FOODšŸ›šŸššŸ 

Choroktteul ģ“ˆė”ėœ°

– Korean food with many whole-grain ingredients. šŸ’²šŸ’² Home-cooking. Only natural ingredients are used, no artificial flavors or highly processed foods.
– ā­ļø specialties: noodles, dumplings, sweet and sour fried mushrooms
– šŸ“ location: near Hoegi Station ķšŒźø°ģ—­
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-

Hangwachae ķ•œź³¼ģ±„

– Buffet with traditional Korean food šŸ’²šŸ’² Home-cooking. Only natural ingredients are used, no artificial flavors or highly processed foods (e.g. mock meats).
– ā­ļø specialties: many vegetable side dishes, unconventional vegetables and combinations
– šŸ“ location: inside Insadong ģøģ‚¬ė™
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰on Instagram

JumJumJumJumJumJum 점점점점점점

– modern fusion food inspired by Korean cuisine. Serving multi-course menu (30000 KRW), occasionally dishes Ć  la carte available. Reservations necessary. šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: sea pasta, mixed noodles, roasted vegetables
– šŸ“ location: in Mapo-gu ė§ˆķ¬źµ¬
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰on Instagram

Maru Jayeonsik Kimbap ė§ˆė£Øģžģ—°ģ‹ 김밄

– typical Korean street food veganized. Only outdoor seating available. šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: street food, home cooked food, e.g. Kimbap, dumplings, Tteokbokki, Ramen
– šŸ“ location: inside Insadong ģøģ‚¬ė™
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰on Instagram

Osegyehyang ģ˜¤ģ„øź³„ķ–„

– typical Korean dishes veganized. Sells also vegan food items, e.g. ramen, soy meat, canned foods. Only floor seating available. šŸ’²šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: home cooking food, sattvic/Buddhist (ė¬“ģ˜¤ģ‹ ģ±„) options
– šŸ“ location: inside Insadong ģøģ‚¬ė™
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰on Instagram

Loving Hut Real Love ėŸ¬ė¹™ķ—› ė¦¬ģ–¼ėŸ¬ėøŒ

– restaurant on the lowest floor of a building in front of an apartment complex. Specializes in veganized Asian food, mostly Korean cuisine šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: fried soy chicken, Korean stews, noodles, Japanese ramen, vegan intestines
– šŸ“ location:
101-2 Sangwolgok-dong, Seongbuk District, Seoul
ģ„œģšø 성북구 ģƒģ›”ź³”ė™ 101-2
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-


Vegan Insa ė¹„ź±“ģøģ‚¬

– Modern Korean food and some international dishes in a traditional Korean house (hanok ķ•œģ˜„). šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: fried soy chicken, sweet-and-sour, dumplings, mixed noodles, sandwiches
– šŸ“ location: Seoul, Jongno-gu, Ikseon-dong
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰ on instagram

VegGreen 베지그린

– Buffet with Korean food and some Western dishes (wraps, pasta). Sells also vegan food items, e.g. ramen, soy meat, canned foods. šŸ’²šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: home-made soy meat, vegan sushi
– šŸ“ location: Seoul, Gangnam-gu, Yangjae-dong
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰ on Instagram

ā›°šŸ›ā˜øļøKOREAN TEMPLE FOODšŸššŸŒ±šŸ“æ

The listings here can also be found in one of my lists on Google: Korean Temple Food. šŸ—ŗ There, you can see the locations on a map, but more detailed descriptions of the specific restaurants are below! šŸ‘‡

Aseungji ģ•„ģŠ¹ģ§€

– temple restaurant and vegan bakery. Reservation required for temple food (2-3 days in advance,šŸ“ž 02-836-8442). Operates only on weekdays, during lunch time. šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: bread, temple food, full course menu
– šŸ“ location:
176 Singil-ro, Singil 4(sa)-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
ģ„œģšø, ģ˜ė“±ķ¬źµ¬, ģ‹ źøø 4ė™, ģ‹ źøøė”œ 176
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰on Instagram

Balwoo Gongyang ė°œģš°ź³µģ–‘

– elegant restaurant with Michelin star certificate šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’² Reservation required.
– ā­ļø specialties: temple food, full course menu
– šŸ“ location: inside Insadong ģøģ‚¬ė™
56 Ujeongguk-ro, Gyeonyi-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
ģ„œģšø ģ¢…ė”œźµ¬ ź²¬ģ§€ė™ ģš°ģ •źµ­ė”œ 56
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰on Instagram

Doban ė„ė°˜

– simple elegant restaurant, offers a modest meal with varying side dishes or full course menu. Prices between šŸ’² and šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’². For full course menu, reservation required.
– ā­ļø specialties: temple food, full course menu, veganized Gujeolpan on lotus flower ģ—°ź½ƒźµ¬ģ ˆķŒ
– šŸ“ location:
7-27 Mabang-ro 6-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
ģ„œģšø ģ„œģ“ˆźµ¬ ģ–‘ģž¬ė™ 마방딜 6źøø 7-27
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-

Jeoksubang 적수방 ę»“ę°“åŠ

– simple buffet, mix of Taiwanese and Korean food šŸ’²šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties:
– šŸ“ location: close to Dongguk University ė™źµ­ėŒ€ķ•™źµ
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression: -work in progress-

Maji ė§ˆģ§€

– simple elegant restaurant, diversity of dishes and prices between šŸ’² and šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: veganized royal dishes (Sinseollo ģ‹ ģ„ ė”œ, Gujeolpan 구절판), rice in lotus leaves
– šŸ“ location: close to Gyeongbok Palace 경복궁
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰on Instagram

Sanchon ģ‚°ģ“Œ

– exotic restaurant. Music and dance performances at dinner time šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: temple food (occasionally with garlic and onion), full course menu
– šŸ“ location: inside Insadong ģøģ‚¬ė™
30-13 Insadong-gil, Jongro-gu, Seoul
ģ„œģšø ģ¢…ė”œźµ¬ ģøģ‚¬ė™źøø 30-13
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰on Instagram

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ALT.a ģ•ŒķŠøģ—ģ“

– Chinese-Korean fusion food, some Western influences šŸ’²šŸ’²
– šŸ“ location:
in Itaewon
– ā­ļø specialties: Jjajangmyeon, eggplant, deep-fried mock meat (guo bao rou)
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in process-

Around Green ģ–“ė¼ģš“ė“œź·øė¦°

– Western-style food, some Japanese-style dishes šŸ’²šŸ’²
– šŸ“ location: near Mangwon-dong Market
Donggyo-ro 44-1, Mapo-gu, Seoul (2nd floor)
ģ„œģšø ė§ˆķ¬źµ¬ ė™źµė”œ 44-1, 2ģøµ
– ā­ļø specialties: pizza, bread, tempura, dessert
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in process-

byTOFU ė°”ģ“ė‘ė¶€

– bistro with fusion food featuring tofu or tempeh, e.g. sandwiches, wraps, bowls. House-made cookies and a few cakes. šŸ’²šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: eggless “egg” sandwhich, tofu bowl, cookies
– šŸ“ location: Itaewon, Haebangchon ķ•“ė°©ģ“Œ
ģ„œģšø ģš©ģ‚°źµ¬ ģ†Œģ›”ė”œ20źøø 10
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-

Camouflage ģ¹“ė¬“ķ”Œė¼ģ£¼

– American-Chinese fusion food šŸ’²šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: fried soy chicken (Teriyaki, Orange, Kungpao style), fried noodles, fried rice
– šŸ“ location: Itaewon
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-

Chez ValĆ©rie ģ…°ė°œė ˆė¦¬

– Canadian cuisine and bakery items šŸ’²šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: pasta, pizza, lasagna, pies
– šŸ“ location: Mangwon-dong
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-

Darc en Ciel ė‹¤ģ¼„ģ”Øģ—˜

– modern Western dishes, veganized. šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: pasta, open sandwiches
– šŸ“ location: near Mangwon Station ė§ģ›ģ—­
Mapo-gu, Seoul
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-

Drunken Vegan ė“œė ķ°ė¹„ź±“

– modern Asian foods with Western influences. Small location, recommended only for adults, alcoholic beverages available. šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²
– šŸ“ location: near Hongik University ķ™ģµėŒ€ķ•™źµ
– ā­ļø specialties: deep-fried cauliflower, chili shrimp imitation, tofu lasagna
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰ on Instagram

Food Does Matter ķ‘øė“œė”ģ¦ˆė§¤ķ„°

– Western-style fusion food with Korean influences. Upscale restaurant. šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²
– šŸ“ location:
Seorae-ro 1-gil 10, Seocho-gu, Seoul
ģ„œģšø ģ„œģ“ˆźµ¬ ģ„œėž˜ė”œ 1źøø 10
– ā­ļø specialties: burgers, pasta, sandwiches
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰on Instagram

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Forest Kitchen ķ¬ė ˆģŠ¤ķŠø 키첸

– Fine dining restaurant with fusion food inspired by Korean cuisine. Only set course menu for lunch (55000 KRW) or for dinner (77000 KRW). Reservations necessary. šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²
– šŸ“ location: Jamsil Tower Mall, 6th floor
ģ„œģšø ģž ģ‹¤ķƒ€ģ›ŒėŖ° 6ģøµ
– ā­ļø specialties:
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰on Instagram

Lazy Farmers ė ˆģ“ģ§€ķŒŒėØøģŠ¤

– fusion food. Western-style cuisine with Korean ingredients. šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’² Reservations advised.
– ā­ļø specialties: pizza, pasta, napa cabbage salad with chocolate sauce
– šŸ“ location: Itaewon, Gyeongridan-gil 경리단길
ģ„œģšø ģš©ģ‚°źµ¬ ģ“ķƒœģ›ė™ 228-4 Aė™
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰on Instagram

Loving Hut Cafe – Gangnam ėŸ¬ė¹™ķ—›ģ¹“ķŽ˜ 강남점

– mix of classic Western-style and Korean foods prepared with meat imitations and dairy substitutes. Dessert items such as cakes and ice cream also available. For take home, vegan food items and vegan lifestyle products on sale. šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: pizza, soy cutlet, soy chicken, ice cream, waffles, Korean stews and noodle dishes with sattvic/Buddhist (ė¬“ģ˜¤ģ‹ ģ±„) options
– šŸ“ location: 25mins walk from Maebong Station 매듉역
Gaepo-ro 22-gil 35, Gaepo 4(sa)-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
ģ„œģšø 강남구 ź°œķ¬ė”œ22źøø 35
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰on Instagram

Monk’s Butcher ėŖ½ķ¬ģŠ¤ė¶€ģ²˜

– fusion foods, burgers šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: burgers, pasta, meat imitations (콩고기), beyond meat
– šŸ“ location: Itaewon
Links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression work in progress

Monk’s Deli ėŖ½ķ¬ģŠ¤ėøė¦¬

– modern Western food and baked dessert šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: pasta, lasagna, meat imitations (콩고기), cookies and cakes
– šŸ“ location: Itaewon, Haebangchon ķ•“ė°©ģ“Œ
57 Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
ģ„œģšø ģš©ģ‚°źµ¬ ģ‹ ķ„ė”œ 57
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰on Instagram

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Nammi Plant Lab ė‚ØėÆøķ”ŒėžœķŠøėž©
– large menu of Western-style fusion foods. šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: pasta, thin-crust pizza from the brick oven, salads
– šŸ“ location: near Sadang Station 사당역
Bangbaecheon-ro 4an-gil 55, Bangbae 2(i)-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul (2nd floor)
ģ„œģšø ģ„œģ“ˆźµ¬ 방배천딜4ģ•ˆźøø 55 2ģøµ
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰on instagram

Nokum Space ź³µź°„ė…¹ģŒ
– menu features Western-style food and some Asian fusion foods. šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: pasta, burgers, fried mock meat
– šŸ“ location: between Magok Station ė§ˆź³”ģ—­ and Balsan Station ė°œģ‚°ģ—­
227 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul (4th floor)
ģ„œģšø ź°•ģ„œźµ¬ ź³µķ•­ėŒ€ė”œ 227 (4ģøµ)
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression: -work in progress-

Pinch Brunch Bar ķ•€ģ¹˜ėøŒėŸ°ģ¹˜ė°”

– elegant restaurant. Offers pasta, sandwiches, salad, dessert and wine šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²
– šŸ“ location: Gangnam-gu
19 Apgujeong-ro 4-gil, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
ģ„œģšø 강남구 ģ‹ ģ‚¬ė™ ģ••źµ¬ģ •ė”œ 4źøø 19
– ā­ļø specialties: unconventional dishes
Links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-

Plant ķ”ŒėžœķŠø

– Western-style foods, burgers, stews, desserts. šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²
– šŸ“ location:
1st location in Itaewon
2nd location in Yeonnam-dong
– ā­ļø specialties: burgers, wraps, cakes, also gluten-free options available
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰on Instagram

Plantude ķ”ŒėžœķŠœė“œ

– Asian and Western fusion foods. šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²
– šŸ“ location:
1st location in Gangnam, COEX mall
2nd location at Yongsan Station ģš©ģ‚°ģ—­, I’Park Mall
– ā­ļø specialties: Tofukatsu, pasta, cream Tteokbokki
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression work šŸ‘‰on Instagram

Rooted ė£Øķ‹°ė“œ

– small bistro with international fusion foods and a couple of sweet treats. šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²
– šŸ“ location: Songpa-gu
– ā­ļø specialties: foccacia sandwich, salad, home-baked desserts
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression work in progress

CafĆ© Siva ģ¹“ķŽ˜ģ‹œė°”

– international fusion foods ranging from burgers, wraps, noodles, stews, to fried “junk food”. šŸ’²šŸ’²
– šŸ“ location: Seoul, near Seoul train station and Sookmyung Women’s University (ģˆ™ėŒ€ģž…źµ¬ģ—­)
– ā­ļø specialties: deep-fried dumplings, soy chicken, Jjajang pasta
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression šŸ‘‰on Instagram

Sixieme Jour 씨젬므섬넓

– Fresh, house-made pasta with house-made sauces. šŸ’²šŸ’²
– šŸ“ location: Seoul, Jamsil
ģ†”ķŒŒė™ 12-3
– ā­ļø specialties: house-made pasta dishes
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression work in progress

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Soiroum ģ†Œģ“ė”œģ›€

– fusion foods featuring burgers and Japanese-style curry. Some dessert cakes šŸ’²šŸ’²
– šŸ“ location: Seoul, near Gyeongbok Palace (경복궁)
– ā­ļø specialties: hand-made burgers, curry
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression: -work in progress-

Style Vegan ģŠ¤ķƒ€ģ¼ė¹„ź±“

– large restaurant with veganized fast food, e.g. pizza and burgers. Store section with vegan products šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²
– šŸ“ location: Seoul, Gangnam (new location!)
– ā­ļø specialties: thick pizza from the brick oven, burgers and fries
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression: -work in progress-

Sunny Bowl ģØė‹ˆė³“ģšø

– small restaurant with creative vegan food, featuring e.g. tempeh, curry, pasta, sandwiches. šŸ’²šŸ’²
– šŸ“ location: near Ehwa Women’s University ģ“ķ™”ģ—¬ėŒ€
– ā­ļø specialties: coconut milk curry, ragout pasta, ciabatta sandwich
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression: -work in progress-

Vegetus 베제투스

– burgers, pasta, cakes and brownies šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: hand-made burgers and cakes
– šŸ“ location: Itaewon, Haebangchon ķ•“ė°©ģ“Œ
Links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-

Veggiechan 베지찬

– restaurant located on the second floor of the vegan bakery Ooh Breado. Menu features mostly Western-style food. šŸ’²
– ā­ļø specialties: soy meat, pasta
– šŸ“ location:
3 Sangdo-ro 37-gil, Sangdo-1-dong, Dongjak-gu,Ā Seoul
ģ„œģšø ė™ģž‘źµ¬ ģƒė„1ė™ ģƒė„ė”œ37źøø 3
links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-


Price range:

  • šŸ’² below 10.000 KRW per meal
  • šŸ’²šŸ’² 10.000-12.000 KRW per meal
  • šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’² 12.000-15.000 KRW per meal
  • šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’² 15.000-20.000 KRW per meal
  • šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’²šŸ’² 20.000+ KRW per meal

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āœļø This list is not complete and will be expanded gradually.
Suggestions are welcome!āœļø

Last updated: March 2023

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