Vegan Restaurants in Seoul

Choroktteul 초록뜰

– Korean food with many whole-grain ingredients. 💲💲 Home-cooking. Only natural ingredients are used, no artificial flavors or highly processed foods.
– ⭐️ specialties: noodles, dumplings, sweet and sour fried mushrooms
– 📍 location: near Hoegi Station 회기역
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-

Hangwachae 한과채

– Buffet with traditional Korean food 💲💲 Home-cooking. Only natural ingredients are used, no artificial flavors or highly processed foods (e.g. mock meats).
– ⭐️ specialties: many vegetable side dishes, unconventional vegetables and combinations
– 📍 location: inside Insadong 인사동
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression 👉on Instagram

JumJumJumJumJumJum 점점점점점점

– modern fusion food inspired by Korean cuisine. Serving multi-course menu (30000 KRW), occasionally dishes à la carte available. Reservations necessary. 💲💲💲💲💲
– ⭐️ specialties: sea pasta, mixed noodles, roasted vegetables
– 📍 location: in Mapo-gu 마포구
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression 👉on Instagram

Maru Jayeonsik Kimbap 마루자연식 김밥

– typical Korean street food veganized. Only outdoor seating available. 💲
– ⭐️ specialties: street food, home cooked food, e.g. Kimbap, dumplings, Tteokbokki, Ramen
– 📍 location: inside Insadong 인사동
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression 👉on Instagram

Osegyehyang 오세계향

– typical Korean dishes veganized. Sells also vegan food items, e.g. ramen, soy meat, canned foods. Only floor seating available. 💲💲
– ⭐️ specialties: home cooking food, sattvic/Buddhist (무오신채) options
– 📍 location: inside Insadong 인사동
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression 👉on Instagram

TeoBaChae 터바채

– restaurant located on the second floor of the vegan bakery Ooh Breado. Menu features Korean food and some Chinese- and Japanese-inspired dishes. 💲
– ⭐️ specialties: soy meat, noodle dishes, rice dishes
– 📍 location:
3 Sangdo-ro 37-gil, Sangdo-1-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
서울 동작구 상도1동 상도로37길 3
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-

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Vegan Insa 비건인사

– Modern Korean food and some international dishes in a traditional Korean house (hanok 한옥). 💲
– ⭐️ specialties: fried soy chicken, sweet-and-sour, dumplings, mixed noodles, sandwiches
– 📍 location: Seoul, Jongno-gu, Ikseon-dong
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression 👉 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. 💲💲
– ⭐️ specialties: home-made soy meat, vegan sushi
– 📍 location: Seoul, Gangnam-gu, Yangjae-dong
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression 👉 on Instagram

Aseungji 아승지

– temple restaurant and vegan bakery. Reservation required for temple food (2-3 days in advance,📞 02-836-8442). Operates only on weekdays, during lunch time. 💲💲💲💲💲
– ⭐️ specialties: bread, temple food, full course menu
– 📍 location:
176 Singil-ro, Singil 4(sa)-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
서울, 영등포구, 신길 4동, 신길로 176
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression 👉on Instagram

Balwoo Gongyang 발우공양

– elegant restaurant with Michelin star certificate 💲💲💲💲💲 Reservation required.
– ⭐️ specialties: temple food, full course menu
– 📍 location: inside Insadong 인사동
56 Ujeongguk-ro, Gyeonyi-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
서울 종로구 견지동 우정국로 56
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression 👉on Instagram

Doban 도반

– simple elegant restaurant, offers a modest meal with varying side dishes or full course menu. Prices between 💲 and 💲💲💲💲💲. For full course menu, reservation required.
– ⭐️ specialties: temple food, full course menu, veganized Gujeolpan on lotus flower 연꽃구절판
– 📍 location:
7-27 Mabang-ro 6-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
서울 서초구 양재동 마방로 6길 7-27
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-

Jeoksubang 적수방 滴水坊

– simple buffet, mix of Taiwanese and Korean food 💲💲
– ⭐️ specialties:
– 📍 location: close to Dongguk University 동국대학교
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression: -work in progress-

Maji 마지

– simple elegant restaurant, diversity of dishes and prices between 💲 and 💲💲💲
– ⭐️ specialties: veganized royal dishes (Sinseollo 신선로, Gujeolpan 구절판), rice in lotus leaves
– 📍 location: close to Gyeongbok Palace 경복궁
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression 👉on Instagram

Sanchon 산촌

– exotic restaurant. Music and dance performances at dinner time 💲💲💲💲💲
– ⭐️ specialties: temple food (occasionally with garlic and onion), full course menu
– 📍 location: inside Insadong 인사동
30-13 Insadong-gil, Jongro-gu, Seoul
서울 종로구 인사동길 30-13
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression 👉on Instagram

ALT.a 알트에이

– Chinese-Korean fusion food, some Western influences 💲💲
– 📍 location:
in Itaewon
– ⭐️ specialties: Jjajangmyeon, eggplant, deep-fried mock meat (guo bao rou)
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in process-

Around Green 어라운드그린

– Western-style food, some Japanese-style dishes 💲💲
– 📍 location: near Mangwon-dong Market
Donggyo-ro 44-1, Mapo-gu, Seoul (2nd floor)
서울 마포구 동교로 44-1, 2층
– ⭐️ specialties: pizza, bread, tempura, dessert
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in process-

byTOFU 바이두부

– bistro with fusion food featuring tofu or tempeh, e.g. sandwiches, wraps, bowls. House-made cookies and a few cakes. 💲💲
– ⭐️ specialties: eggless “egg” sandwhich, tofu bowl, cookies
– 📍 location: Itaewon, Haebangchon 해방촌
서울 용산구 소월로20길 10
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-

Camouflage 카무플라주

– American-Chinese fusion food 💲💲
– ⭐️ specialties: fried soy chicken (Teriyaki, Orange, Kungpao style), fried noodles, fried rice
– 📍 location: Itaewon
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-

Chez Valérie 셰발레리

– Canadian cuisine and bakery items 💲💲
– ⭐️ specialties: pasta, pizza, lasagna, pies
– 📍 location: Mangwon-dong
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-

Darc en Ciel 다켄씨엘

– modern Western dishes, veganized. 💲💲💲
– ⭐️ specialties: pasta, open sandwiches
– 📍 location: near Mangwon Station 망원역
Mapo-gu, Seoul
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-

Drunken Vegan 드렁큰비건

– modern Asian foods with Western influences. Small location, recommended only for adults, alcoholic beverages available. 💲💲💲
– 📍 location: near Hongik University 홍익대학교
– ⭐️ specialties: deep-fried cauliflower, chili shrimp imitation, tofu lasagna
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression 👉 on Instagram

Food Does Matter 푸드더즈매터

– Western-style fusion food with Korean influences. Upscale restaurant. 💲💲💲💲
– 📍 location:
Seorae-ro 1-gil 10, Seocho-gu, Seoul
서울 서초구 서래로 1길 10
– ⭐️ specialties: burgers, pasta, sandwiches
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression 👉on Instagram

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Forest Kitchen 포레스트 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. 💲💲💲💲💲💲💲💲
– 📍 location: Jamsil Tower Mall, 6th floor
서울 잠실타워몰 6층
– ⭐️ specialties:
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression 👉on Instagram

Lazy Farmers 레이지파머스

– fusion food. Western-style cuisine with Korean ingredients. 💲💲💲💲 Reservations advised.
– ⭐️ specialties: pizza, pasta, napa cabbage salad with chocolate sauce
– 📍 location: Itaewon, Gyeongridan-gil 경리단길
서울 용산구 이태원동 228-4 A동
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression 👉on Instagram

Loving Hut Cafe – Gangnam 러빙헛카페 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. 💲
– ⭐️ specialties: pizza, soy cutlet, soy chicken, ice cream, waffles, Korean stews and noodle dishes with sattvic/Buddhist (무오신채) options
– 📍 location: 25mins walk from Maebong Station 매봉역
Gaepo-ro 22-gil 35, Gaepo 4(sa)-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
서울 강남구 개포로22길 35
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– personal review and impression 👉on Instagram

Monk’s Butcher 몽크스부처

– fusion foods, burgers 💲💲💲💲
– ⭐️ specialties: burgers, pasta, meat imitations (콩고기), beyond meat
– 📍 location: Itaewon
– Links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression work in progress

Monk’s Deli 몽크스델리

– modern Western food and baked dessert 💲💲💲
– ⭐️ specialties: pasta, lasagna, meat imitations (콩고기), cookies and cakes
– 📍 location: Itaewon, Haebangchon 해방촌
57 Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
서울 용산구 신흥로 57
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression 👉on Instagram

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Nammi Plant Lab 남미플랜트랩
– large menu of Western-style fusion foods. 💲💲💲
– ⭐️ specialties: pasta, thin-crust pizza from the brick oven, salads
– 📍 location: near Sadang Station 사당역
Bangbaecheon-ro 4an-gil 55, Bangbae 2(i)-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul (2nd floor)
서울 서초구 방배천로4안길 55 2층
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– personal review and impression 👉on instagram

Nokum Space 공간녹음
– menu features Western-style food and some Asian fusion foods. 💲💲💲
– ⭐️ specialties: pasta, burgers, fried mock meat
– 📍 location: between Magok Station 마곡역 and Balsan Station 발산역
227 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul (4th floor)
서울 강서구 공항대로 227 (4층)
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression: -work in progress-

Pinch Brunch Bar 핀치브런치바

– elegant restaurant. Offers pasta, sandwiches, salad, dessert and wine 💲💲💲💲
– 📍 location: Gangnam-gu
19 Apgujeong-ro 4-gil, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
서울 강남구 신사동 압구정로 4길 19
– ⭐️ specialties: unconventional dishes
– Links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-

Plant 플랜트

– Western-style foods, burgers, stews, desserts. 💲💲💲
– 📍 location:
1st location in Itaewon
2nd location in Yeonnam-dong
– ⭐️ specialties: burgers, wraps, cakes, also gluten-free options available
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression 👉on Instagram

Plantude 플랜튜드

– Asian and Western fusion foods. 💲💲💲
– 📍 location:
1st location in Gangnam, COEX mall
2nd location at Yongsan Station 용산역, I’Park Mall
– ⭐️ specialties: Tofukatsu, pasta, cream Tteokbokki
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression work 👉on Instagram

Rooted 루티드

– small bistro with international fusion foods and a couple of sweet treats. 💲💲💲
– 📍 location: Songpa-gu
– ⭐️ specialties: foccacia sandwich, salad, home-baked desserts
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression work in progress

Café Siva 카페시바

– international fusion foods ranging from burgers, wraps, noodles, stews, to fried “junk food”. 💲💲
– 📍 location: Seoul, near Seoul train station and Sookmyung Women’s University (숙대입구역)
– ⭐️ specialties: deep-fried dumplings, soy chicken, Jjajang pasta
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression 👉on Instagram

Sixieme Jour 씨젬므쥬르

– Fresh, house-made pasta with house-made sauces. 💲💲
– 📍 location: Seoul, Jamsil
송파동 12-3
– ⭐️ specialties: house-made pasta dishes
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression work in progress

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Soiroum 소이로움

– fusion foods featuring burgers and Japanese-style curry. Some dessert cakes 💲💲
– 📍 location: Seoul, near Gyeongbok Palace (경복궁)
– ⭐️ specialties: hand-made burgers, curry
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression: -work in progress-

Style Vegan 스타일비건

– large restaurant with veganized fast food, e.g. pizza and burgers. Store section with vegan products 💲💲💲💲
– 📍 location: Seoul, Gangnam (new location!)
– ⭐️ specialties: thick pizza from the brick oven, burgers and fries
– links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression: -work in progress-

Sunny Bowl 써니보울

– small restaurant with creative vegan food, featuring e.g. tempeh, curry, pasta, sandwiches. 💲💲
– 📍 location: near Ehwa Women’s University 이화여대
– ⭐️ 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 💲💲💲
– ⭐️ specialties: hand-made burgers and cakes
– 📍 location: Itaewon, Haebangchon 해방촌
– Links: Homepage / Instagram
– personal review and impression -work in progress-