Vegan
Chinese
Western
Korean

Seoul vegan restaurant owned by well-known Korean vegetarian food company, Vegifood. Food is mostly Korean and Chinese with a few pasta and salad dishes. Onion and garlic used in some dishes. Menu clearly labels dishes with and without alliums. Directions: Walk right to the end of Insadong-Gil 12 which does not appear on Google Map. 베지푸드'사에서 운영하고 있는 채식 레스토랑입니다. 한옥 구조로 아늑한 내부에 약 60여 개의 좌석이 구비되어 있습니다. 식사는 단품 메뉴로 다양한 한식과 중식, 각종 콩고기 요리가 제공되며, 파스타와 샐러드도 제공됩니다. 음식에는 마늘과 파가 들어가지 않습니다. 영업시간은 매일 11:30~21:00로 연중무휴입니다. Open Mon-Wed 11:30am-4:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-4:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Thur. Last orders 1 hour before closing.


470 Reviews

First Review by craigmc

k3kflip

Points +584

Vegan
05 Apr 2023

Lots of options

Out of all the delicious dishes they offer I ordered a ricecake fishcakesoup which I did not enjoy that much. Sadly I wanted to try something new. Portion was enormous and too much for one person. But the lady serving ist really welcoming and nice, to foreigners she might come off harsh when she speaks Korean (doesnt speak English), but she's only saying the nicest things. There were only tourists eating there.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-05

EmilyOh

Points +1272

Vegan
29 Mar 2023

Recently updated!

No more taking off shoes and sitting on the floor. They’ve renovated and now you get tables and can order of tablets! Food is always great. You’re supporting a great cause, because they also provide food to the homeless once a week. They’re closed every Thursday I believe.

The only con we have is that the bathroom could be updated. It’s not a big deal to us, but we do have a very sensitive child who has a hard time with different bathrooms. Still worth going however!

Pros: Helps homeless, Great food

Cons: Bathroom is iffy

Mesfin

Points +46

Vegan
23 Mar 2023

The best and reliable vegan place in Korea, imo

This is still the best vegan place in Seoul/Korea for many years while many places popped up and disappeared or you'd not be sure if they're open. It is the only place you can find veganized versions of many traditionally Korean food. You wouldn't have to be worried once in there. The choice is great. Side dish ample. Take away shelves with secial vegan items to use at home.

anione

Points +15

Vegetarian
21 Mar 2023

Great dumplings

The dumplings were excellent, everything else was okay. The atmosphere was a little weird since peace TV (Christian) was blasting right next to our table.

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-21

Pros: Fully vegan, English menu, Great dumplings

Cons: Atmosphere

chwngryh

Points +118

Vegan
16 Mar 2023

Good food

I’ve been wanting to go here since last year! Everything is labeled in details (and english as well). Food is nice, but I think the portion for the fried chicken was a bit small. There are actually a lot of people eating here, so you might wait a bit before you can eat. The restaurant is literally in Insadong.

Vegan egg is sooo nice though. Definitely one of the best I’ve had.

IlhoonMonki

Points +70

Vegan
15 Mar 2023

amazing

great food and service!

margcerezo

Points +283

Vegan
15 Mar 2023

Best place for traditional Korean food

It’s best to go with friends and try a big variety of the dishes, we really liked the fried vegan chicken and the noodles with black bean sauce

Mooloobooloo

Points +1421

Vegan
14 Mar 2023

Okay meal.

Overall, meal wasn't bad but not spectacular either. Okay for a quick lunch if you just want something casual, but nowhere near the best vegan food in Seoul

Update - March 2023: four years after previous review, my experience was pretty well much the same. Just so-so.

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-14

janetmuller

Points +20

Vegan
10 Mar 2023

Great little vegan spot serving Korean food

Vegans only!

떡볶이와 만두가 맛있었다

HerbivoreChimchim

Points +351

Vegan
01 Mar 2023

Nice restaurant!

If your looking for vegan traditional korean food, this is a good restaurant to visit! When you arrive, they give you tea. The food was delicious and the environment was cozy😊👍

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-01

AngelaWilliamson

Points +89

Vegan
01 Mar 2023

Traditional Korean Food

Pretty large menu with veganized Korean food. Banchan! The cult propaganda running on the TV was off-putting, however.

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-01

Lunatarius

Points +341

Vegetarian
25 Feb 2023

Homely vegan food in Insa-dong

Nice homely food near the temple, the place has a slightly cult-like vibe to it but not overbearing. The food was wholesome and nutritious, and will definitely consider stopping by again if I'm in the area.

Pros: Lots of food choices, Good portion sizing and side dishes, Some staff speak English

Cons: Lots of interesting propaganda

Ti2

Points +137

Vegetarian
16 Feb 2023

Overhyped

I was really excited to visit this place but wasn't what I was expecting. There was no music and the atmosphere didn't feel very inviting. I was served the wrong dishes which was fixed a couple of minutes after, but the food had started to get cold by then. Unfortunately I also had to hear the arguing in the kitchen about the mixed up order which was uncomfortable. The ttekbokki was nice and spicy though, and the tea was also tasty.

Probably just had a bad experience, but I don't think it's worth the hype.

TheOtterGuy

Points +90

Vegan
13 Feb 2023

Great food but belong to a cult

Food is good but weird place, huge picture of cult leader and tvs showing propaganda better don’t support the cult leader built an illegal island in a national park in Florida and then fled

ValentinaCR

Points +39

Vegetarian
08 Feb 2023

Great food but bad service and weird atmosphere…

The food was amazing ! We went there twice and had a bit of everything : vegetables dumplings, fake bulgogi, vegan jajangmyeon noodles and fake fried chicken. However, a particularly angry ajumma made our experience there quite unpleasant both times. They were also three big TV promoting “the supreme master” which felt a bit funny and weird.

Pros: Only vegan food, Many choices , All very tasty

Cons: Angry ajumma, Cult atmosphere

C4Z0L

Points +100

Vegan
06 Feb 2023

Nice homey meal

The 3 ladies who worked there was very nice and cute, the meal servings was big, especially for the noodles. It's was just right for the rice meals. This restaurant is all vegan and they have this sign about with or without FPH which means with or without onions, garlic, green onions and chives.

Pros: All vegan, Nice location and easy to find , Big portions

monough

Points +119

Vegan
06 Feb 2023

the best!

it’s been almost four months since i’ve visited this restaurant and honestly, i think about this place and it’s food almost daily. i want to go back and enjoy more of it. it was definitely my favourite and definitely worth going!

Pros: authentic korean cuisine but make it vegan!

Nsch

Points +624

Vegan
01 Feb 2023

Good food and cozy location

Loved the food, very kind people running the place. If you’re in the area have a look.
Always nice to have more traditional food as a vegan option.

veglover89

Points +790

Vegan
29 Jan 2023

Great Korean Food, but culty atmosphere

EDIT: They changed the restaurant layout. Now they have 3 huge TVs playing the Supreme Master TV report. It seems super propaganda-ish, and I'm afraid to take non vegan friends there now because they'll think I'm a member of a cult. One TV and the huge picture of the "Supreme Master" was enough since it was less obvious that the restaurant is owned by a cult. Now it is super obvious. Also, the TV station was playing images from a factory farm. Who wants to eat food while watching that? Even if the food is vegan, it's still disturbing. I like that there are tables since sitting on the floor can be hard for some. However, I wish there was a mix of floor seating in one half and tables in the other half since sitting on the floor is a fun experience. I also like how you can now order from a tablet located on your table. Rather than playing the propaganda channel everywhere on huge TVs, it would be better for people to have the options to play it on the tablet at their table.


At least the food is still tasty!

Updated from previous review on 2019-04-21

Pros: Many side dishes, Beautiful Hanok

Cons: Supreme Master TV station playing everywhere, jajangmyeon doesn't come with all the side dishes, Seems like a cult spewing propaganda

Thekoreanvegan

28 Apr 2019

This is true. Jjajangmyun is only served in Chinese-Korean restaurants and typically comes only with a little kimchi and pickled radish.

RosyEmma

Points +54

Vegan
28 Jan 2023

Tasty Korean meal

I visited this place for the second time, and amazed by the taste again. #Veganuary

Pros: Lots of options , Friendly staff

Sunkyung

Points +1430

Vegan
27 Jan 2023

Interesting place

This place has a huge menu, and they are mostly korean traditional dishes. Also some veganized street food dishes that are not usually vegan. I bring my friends there when they visit seoul. And their food is good most of the times.
But the vibe could be weird since there are tv displays with the supreme master videos on. Service is usually ok but I had some bad experiences when they are busy.

they recently renovated so you don’t need to take off your shoes anymore

coldbuckwheatnoodles

Points +10093

Vegan
27 Jan 2023

Amazing Korean food

The food is typical Korean food veganised and it all tastes amazing, especially the stew! I liked that you took off your shoes and sat on the floor as well but when I was there recently they switched it to chairs, don't know if this is temporary or permanent.. you order on a screen now, the service is not always the friendliest but quick and you get side dishes.
One point to make though is that they play this vegan spiritual TV channel that sometimes shows anti abortion content 😵‍💫

Updated from previous review on 2022-12-24

Pros: Good vegan Korean food , Lots of side dishes

Cons: Okay this TV channel

Cherie_Si

Points +43

Vegetarian
19 Jan 2023

All vegan!

This is all vegan restaurant, the food are good with a lot of options and portions to choose and the atmosphere is comfortable and warm.

We had the sour pork, tofu stew and dumpling. The sour pork with yummy sauce and the tofu stew is really great and spicy.

But many of the dishes contains onion and garlic. It can be very difficult for the vegetarians who do not eat them.

And the location is tricky to find.

Pros: All vegan, Portions to choose, Food are tasty

Cons: with too many onion and garlic

KayWong

Points +482

Vegan
14 Jan 2023

A must-go in Seoul

Not sure if this place is related to Loving Hut as they are playing Supreme Master video there. This is a must-go place if you want to have some traditional Korean food. Their menu veganised many famous Korean dishes! I had Jajjang noodles and fried mock chicken. The chicken was a bit dry and I would recommend trying the one with sauce. But still, they were tasty.

Pros: Authentic Korean food

dannytt

Points +278

Vegan
10 Jan 2023

All vegan food

Traditional food and in an beautiful environment. Love the side dishes. Main courses come in different sizes so that you can share easily.
Be prepared to sit in the floor.
There are tables and chairs now. Probably because it is winter.
(Update January 2023)

Updated from previous review on 2022-08-21

Pros: Lots of options , Small side dishes, Dishes in large, medium and small

hbutton

Points +324

Non Veg
08 Jan 2023

Delicious but weird cult vibe

A vegan restaurant that offers lovely delicious meals with weird cult vibes on the side.
Between the two of us, we ordered the vegan sweet and sour pork, the fried vegan vegetable dumplings, the mushroom soup with Udon, and a vegan fried egg.
Everything was delicious. The egg didn't taste like egg, but did have a similar texture.
At the front of the restaurant they have a small grocery section where you can buy pot noodles, vegan jerky, oat milk etc.

They seem to support a "supreme master" which looks very culty. They have a video stream on the televisions showing it. They don't push it on you, but it is weird not going to lie. If you're not okay with that kind of environment I would suggest avoiding this place (food is definitely worth the weirdness though!)

Pros: Large vegan menu

Cons: Weird cult vibe

Kykykäkä

Points +1428

Vegan
27 Dec 2022

Big variety of menus!

There were so many dishes to choose! The menus are all very common Korean food, but never possible to find vegan! So I was very happy to find this place where everything is vegan, even the ’egg’ fry!

Updated from previous review on 2022-07-26




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