Vegan
Asian
Korean
마루 자연식김밥 is a traditional Korean restaurant in Insadong serving bunsik, kimbap, udon, dumbling, stir fry spicy rice paste (TTeok), fish cake soup, and more. Occasionally closes at 5:00 pm (twice a month 1st and 3rd Wednesday.) NOTE: Has signs associated with Loving Hut. Open Tue-Sun 10:30am-7:30pm. Closed Mon. Last order 7:00 pm.
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35-4, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 03149
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- Wheelchair accessible
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Last update on 29 Aug 2025 by ysnghee
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Added by GraceHong on 10 Dec 2018
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390 Reviews
First Review by Rosaespanola
roosbij
Points +1013
Very good and cheap - Edit
I had the fried tofu kimbap for 6000₩ and it was very yummy! There were some indoor and outdoor tables but no AC. The two ladies running the stand were very kind and attentive. Must visit for vegans!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-28
Pros: Authentic Korean street food, Cheap
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Aussietraveller
Points +591
Delicious! And cheap - Edit
Delicious food. I had the fried tofu kimbap and tteok-bokki, both of which I’d highly recommend!
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thesunrisedreamers
Points +2231
One of the best spots in Seoul for vegans! - Edit
Amazing Street food style Korean food! There's a few indoor and outdoor tables and you sometimes collect your food when it's ready. The people here are so lovely! We loved every dish and came back multiple times during our Seoul trip!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan
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vkb007
Points +428
In the heart of Insadong - Edit
This is a non-descript place in the heart of Insadong. Can be a bit hard to find, look for Maru art gallery. Basic place, limited menu, but awesome food. The gimbap is awesome. Would have liked it they had fried rice and bibimbap. But they specialise in noodles and soup.
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isaaa
Points +33
So far the best food I’ve had in Korea - Edit
I’ve went here two times already and loved everything I’ve tried so so much. I’ve had their Tteokbokki, the Bibimmemilguksu, Ricecake-Mandu Soup and Kimbap so far. It’s quite affordable and everyone working there is very friendly. I wish I could take the whole store home with me when I’ll leave Korea 😅
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-11
Pros: Affordable, Nice staff, Everything I’ve tried was delicious
KristyRaven
Does anyone know whether they use alcohol in the food? Thanks!
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Schifi09
Points +1862
Vegan Korean food - Edit
Very tasty, many options, would come again.
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SonaHolbrook
Points +62
Lovely range of dishes in nice area - Edit
My friend took me here and I was blown away by how many dishes there were! It’s easy to place an order using the tablets on each table, and both our dishes were good. I had a bulgogi and my friend had a noodle dish. The sides are also delicious and you get free top ups for those. Highly recommend when you’re in Insadong after having bought some souvenirs.
Read morePros: tasty dishes , huge variety on menu , nice staff
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nagu
Points +224
Great food, ok service. - Edit
Excellent food, but the service was a bit off, long waiting time to order and then longer to get your food. Ive been two times and both times the food has been excellent but I cannot get over how impolite the service feels.
Read moreIm sure the ladies are lovely but they have too many customers and they practically throw the plates at your after yelling your number.
I would recommend if you have the time and patience but honestly I dont think Ill be back unless I have to.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-27
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frankensteinsmonster
Points +1824
O-K Kimbap - Edit
FM had the Kimbap which was filling and cheap but perhaps a little bland. The fish cake was just ok also a little plain.
Read morePros: Good value
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funferal
Points +102
Hidden gem - Edit
A vegan snack bar that is somewhat hidden near the Insadong. The dishes are all vegan and very tasty, sometimes very spicy.
Read moreThe food is also fresh and quickly prepared. However, there are only a few seats, so you sometimes have to wait a bit.
Pros: Delicious Food, Quiet Zone, Price
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RhysJones
Points +753
Great value vegan Korean food - Edit
It's just a small outlet with some tables and chairs dotted around outside, but we were impressed by the quality of the food and had a really good time here.
Read moreWe ordered gimbap, ramen, dumplings and perilla seed soup, and everything was great! These might be my favourite dumplings in Korea so far, and the gimbap was nice too.
Simple food, and quick service. Just what we needed!
Pros: Great dumplings, Quick service
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Laëtitia.V
Points +993
Just nice for a quick meal - Edit
I like the way this street food stand is presented. However I am a bit disappointed about 2 things (the reasons why I removed 2 stars). First of all when I wanted to order (주문할게요) the lady was still on her phone texting responding that I needed to wait. I don't like to be ignored, I am the customer. Secondly, I liked the Oden but the Tteokbokki were not great ! Not tasty. If you want tasty Tteokbokki, go rather to Osegyehan.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-19
Pros: Street food stand, Fully vegan
Cons: Customer service management to review, Not so tasty
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AmyUnni
Points +1233
Juiciest kimbob everrrrr - Edit
Kimbob is so juicy! I thought kimbobs are all just just kimbobs but Maru’s isn’t! 💚 ingredients seem fresh.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-16
Cons: Small portions for the price
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whitesiroi
Points +2015
Delicious - Edit
Great and cheap food, awesome staff, speaking English
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p_ppyk
Points +558
Cheap but full of flavour - Edit
Cheap little authentic vegan Korean food in the middle of insadong district. You honestly can’t go wrong here! Food is full of flavour, cheap and quick service too.
Read moreRecommend the gimbap and crunchy dumplings.
Pros: Value for money, Full of flavour, Lovely service
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Arobed
Points +708
Affordable and yummy - Edit
Best place to eat cheap Korean vegan food
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Carlo05
Points +174
What a gem! - Edit
The two ladies behind the counter are simply delightful! The food is great and a great value for the price. I had lunch twice and both times, I absolutely loved it. I believe that I had the best vegan California roll ever.
Read morePros: The taste of the food, The atmosphere , The owners
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BNC
Points +118
THE place to try Korean streetfood as a vegan - Edit
We really enjoyed the concept of veganizing all the popular and most known Korean street foods such as kimbab, tteokbokki and much more.
Read morePros: Very affordable, Yummy
Cons: Limited and only outdoor seeting
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TomRegan
Points +52
Brilliant and affordable authentic Korean cuisine - Edit
This little food stall is a delight. For around £5 you can get a hearty dumpling broth and some other hugely tasty dishes. With about ten dishes on the menu, It's great to see an authentic vegan take on Korean cuisine.
Read moreIf you plan on heading to insadong, Maru is well worth the visit.
Pros: Brilliant food, Great value , Friendly and helpful staff
Cons: Limited seating and only outdoor
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NicolaWinter
Points +101
Must try ♥️ - Edit
We did the same as others and didn’t realise it’s closed 3-5 but it’s an easy area to get a traditional tea and it’s worth the wait! We can 5:15 and it was already starting to get busy, there was 3 people in the kitchen and we didn’t see anyone get turned away.
Read moreThe whole menu looks great we had both flavour bimbaps, ramen, dumplings and tteok boki between two of us - we finished it all and were full by the end!
Must try when in Seoul!!
Pros: All vegan , Cheap
Cons: Outside seating only
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Attylio
Points +16
Delicious Korean food - Edit
Very little kiosk. Funny chef and friendly staff. Be aware they go on break between 3pm till 5pm( or 5.30 can’t remember)
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hektopascal
Points +94
Good vegan Kimbap - Edit
Small stall, all vegan. Went there for Kimbap, wasn't disappointed. Ramyun good, but standard ofc. Nice, non-commercial vibe.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-17
Pros: Affordable
Cons: Rather slow/chaotic (but part of the charm)
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VeganBec
Points +1434
Please check the time - Edit
We turned up at 3:30pm because they said open until 7, they were closed until 5!
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CMack95
Points +207
Decent food but very very slow - Edit
Waited over 45 mins for gimbap, tteok-bokki and dumplings. The food was nice but not outstanding and if I knew how long I was going to wait then I definitely wouldn’t have bothered (it’s pretty cold just now).
Read moreThe staff seemed overwhelmed with 4 tickets and frustratingly never put multiple orders of the same dish on at once. I watched them fry dumplings for three orders before mine and each time they washed the pan before starting the next order of the same dish.
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-08
Pros: Fully vegan
Cons: Very very slow
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CléoFontaine
Points +557
Favorite place in Seoul - Edit
The owners are the sweetest, the choices are broad and it's really affordable.
Read moreI've been coning consistently for one year, it's one of my favorite places!!
In winter they use heaters next to the tables and give you heated blankets
Staff speak english
Update: Went there a Friday in early of April around 5:30pm and they were sold out. Maybe try to go earlier on weekends or during the touristic periods
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-03
Pros: So many options, Delicious amd filling, Cheap prices
Cons: Few places to seat
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srk0810
Points +22
Turned away - Edit
We were excited to try this place and travelled here specifically for lunch. Unfortunately after waiting for 15 minutes, we were turned away because apparently there were too many people waiting. The woman behind the counter was very curt. Definitely needs better management.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-06
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amy4444
Points +80
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Great selection of dishes, each as delicious as the last. It was closed between 3pm-5pm when we were there so we came back in the evening (closes again around 7-8). Definitely worth a trip over though as the food is amazingly tasty and well priced. Seating is mostly outdoors and the kind lady put heaters on for us when it got chillier later on.
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