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Vegan restaurant offering a variety of meals including salads, wraps, sandwiches, veggie burgers, lentil bowls, and pasta dinner. Serves craft beers, kombucha on tap, smoothies, and cold-pressed juices. This branch was established in 2021. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm. Closed Mon. Last order at 9pm.


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139 Reviews

First Review by veglover89

Alex880

Points +1479

Vegan
20 Sep 2023

Gerne wieder

Komplett veganes Lokal. Gerne wieder.

na5m2

Points +1219

Vegan
07 Sep 2023

Foreigner friendly!!

Amazing restaurant in Hongdae! Very foreigner friendly as most of the staff are not korean. I had the teriyaki stir fry and it was so delicious and very filling. Green juice was also nice and refreshing. A bit on the pricier side but worth the money.

KarlaYu

Points +56

Vegan
04 Sep 2023

Average Burger

I went and had the burger which was a bit average to be honest. It was not very easy to eat coz it kept disintegrating. But the staff can speak english and were quite nice.

Pros: Nice staff

Cons: Average taste, Crowded

ffxx

Points +242

Vegan
19 Aug 2023

Okay but nothing special

A bit disappointed after reading all the highly positive reviews. Waited ~5 min before getting inside but the food took a bit long to arrive.

The "tofu" wrap was nothing special, a bit flavorless and... well it had only like two little cubes of unseasoned tofu in it, most of the wrap was salad and croutons. Also it came with like 5 potato crisps which were not even that good.

We didn't quite enjoy the mushroom burger either. We expected something more mushroom-centered, perhaps with some juicy mushroom slices. The mushrooms themselves were not very good either (especially after having tasted so many delicious mushrooms in other restaurants in Seoul).

We also ordered the two available milkshakes. The banana one was average, definitely not the best but enjoyable at least. The strawberry one on the other hand was really bland and not sweet enough.

As for the place, it had a nice vibe but it felt very noisy and crowded, with a lot of movement (even though it was far from being full).

EdCampbell

Points +19

Vegetarian
01 Aug 2023

Good Philly cheese steak terrible burger

Searched for a while to find, ordered a veggie chilli burger for myself, and Philly cheese steak sandwich, mac & cheese, and tomato pasta for people with me with two drinks for $80, which felt high. Food was not terrible, but mostly really disappointed due to the poor menu explanation of the burger which I expected to be seitan or another textured protein but was a moist cheap bean burger patty for a relatively high price. Sad to know I could get a better quality vegan burger from lotteria. If you have the $$$ I'd recommend the Philly cheese steak sandwich but not the burger.

Pros: Amazing fries, albeit a tiny portion for $5, Nice environment , Great drinks

Cons: Very expensive for what you get ($20 bean burger), Menu did not state the "burger" was a bean patty, Dissappointing

MichaelLangerhorst

Points +40

Vegetarian
29 Jul 2023

Sehr frisch zubereitet und freundlicher Service

Die Falafel Salat Bowl wurde in einer stylischen Holz-Schüssel serviert und reichte vollauf als leichtes Mittagessen bei 33 Grad Außentemperatur. Drin war es angenehm temperiert.

Pros: Vegan, Schneller Service trotz vollen Tischen , Gute Musik

leftywilliams

Points +98

Vegetarian
23 Jul 2023

Excellent Philly Cheesesteak

I was out with a group of vegetarian friends walking around Hongdae. We got hungry and decided to grab a bite. It can be a little challenging to find vegetarian/vegan friendly places in Seoul but thanks to Happy Cow we found Plant Cafe. My wife and I both had the Vegan Philly Cheesesteak with potato chips. It had the most amazing and softest bread. The filling was excellent: and the homemade chips were perfect. Our friends got the mushroom burger with fries and a noodle bowl respectively. Everything was delightful. We will be back for sure. This place is a find! Thanks Happy Cow!

Pros: The food was delicious, Portions were good: not too big or too small.

Cons: It’s slightly expensive.

Aussietraveller

Points +591

Vegan
14 Jul 2023

Delicious food

The food was delicious, although I wish there were more Korean dish options

kaffeek4nne

Points +33

Vegetarian
08 Jul 2023

Best vegan place!

Been here countless times! It's incredibly tasty!

sunsetdusk

Points +106

Vegan
04 Jul 2023

The tempeh wrap was sooo good! And the snickers cake!!

I went there specifically for the tempeh wrap that I saw on their online menu and I have to say it was very good. I ordered it with the side salad and had the snickers cake for dessert. It is a bit more expensive than other restaurants I would say but you could clearly tell the ingredients were fresh and the the food is very delicious.

Pros: Fresh ingredients , Nice indoor and outdoor seating, Great variety of dishes

Cons: A bit pricey

greenkiwi

Points +155

Vegan
30 Jun 2023

mediocre and overpriced

the food was okay. a bit too salty and something i could throw together super quickly on my own, which would be fine except for the fact it costs twice as much as many other food places in the area.

Pros: good drinks

Cons: over priced, average food

plant_ideas

Points +361

Vegan
20 Jun 2023

Burger joy!

What a fantastic place! Great menu, service, vibe and location. Last time, I had the avocado burger with fries and a razzle berry smoothie. Both were delicious and filled me with joy. This time I had the mushroom burger with a side of tempeh. So tasty! I highly recommend this place.
Nearest Metro station is Hongik Univ, exit 3.

Updated from previous review on 2022-10-25

Pros: Has some outdoor seating , Super friendly staff , 5 mins from metro station

Cons: Kitchen is closed 3-5pm, only on Mon to Fri., The menu changes from time to time.

ainhoaaa

Points +136

Vegan
07 Jun 2023

Yummy

I really enjoyed both the mac and cheese and loaded fries! The only thing is that it’s a little bit bland if you’re someone who likes stronger flavours

nagu

Points +224

Vegan
27 May 2023

Great vegan haven.

Ive been to both Plant restaurants in Seoul and had great experiences. Although a bit pricy, the food tastes amazing. and the staff is lovely, their staff are knowledgeable on allergies and usual questions a vegan might have.

Also, loved them for being so kind to my sister who is a celiac, we mentioned our worries about cross contamination and they were very kind in making sure her food was safe to eat.

I didn’t take pictures as I came in so hungry both times. But lovely presentation for all dishes.

heartifiedsoul

Points +18

Vegetarian
21 May 2023

no allium free option at all

the staff are friendly and atmosphere of the cafe is not bad. one thing i note is that usually vegan places would be okay to remove the alliums (replace certain sauces or just don't add certain items) such that those who don't take alliums can enjoy the food also. unfortunately the staff told us NONE of the items can be made allium-free. obviously the burger can be made so without the onion mayo... we believe they just prefer not to go thru the hassle.

Pros: nice vibe

Cons: expensive, no allium-free

lizeact

Points +48

Vegan
20 May 2023

Top

Great food, clean, great location. Nice staff

Pros: Vegan, Great Location, Fairer Preis

Andala

Points +970

Vegan
18 May 2023

Great food, great atmosphere

This hip café is in a very lively area, sells a good choice of food and an even better choice of desserts.
My husband had the beetroot burger with mushrooms which he praised highly.
I had the tempeh wrap with peanut sauce, which was packed with veggies and pickles, the tempeh was soft and there was a lot of sauce.
We shared the chilli cheese fries and they were nice but the sauce was quite watery which made the chips at the bottom soggy.
The dessert was a caramel apple cake and it was delicious.
Well worth a visit, keeping in mind they have a break between lunch and dinner.

Sigridsdotter

Points +18

Vegan
06 May 2023

What a treat

I had the Soba nudel salad w peanut dressing. It was so good! Nice place. Easy to get a table at lunchtime, could it be because it's raining.

Pros: Fresh food, Nice staff, The staff speaks english

haileyfeely

Points +207

Vegan
26 Apr 2023

Vibey and delicious

Absolutely love this place. Visited multiple times as it was close to our hostel and the only vegan place around, haha. The lighting and decorations make this feel like an elevated hang out spot. The open kitchen concept is also cool and looks super clean which is always nice to see. My partner got the Philly cheesesteak and loved it! I The hummus plate was also super great.

Also tried the coconut cream pie which was amazing and the chocolate Cherry cake.

The vanilla latte was a 10 and my favorite coffee I had in Seoul. So creamy!

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-11

Pros: Fully vegan , Delicious , Super vibey

narttumetso

Points +35

Vegetarian
26 Apr 2023

Cozy cafe with 100% vegan food

I ordered the rigatoni pomodoro pasta and was not disappointed. Friendly staff, chill athmosphere, would come again in a heartbeat!

Rhea.L.M.

Points +1764

Vegan
14 Apr 2023

Hongdae Vegan Hangout

Summer oasis, Plant Yeonam. This branch of Plant sprouted during the pandemic, when most other restaurants were closing down, and Plant was growing. I’ve visited 12-15 times and have seen steady tweaking of menu, atmosphere, service and such. Smiles from the staff, who you can see bustling around, encourage the feeling it is fine to stay awhile and hang out. Located at the back gate of Hongdae, it is open, spacious, bright, light, and breezy. I’ve tried most of the dishes - today was the chili cheeseburger. Tho I am not generally a big burger fan, I enjoyed it for its flavor, the fresh-made bun, and heartiness, though it was a bit squishy. High-quality ingredients, consistency, and cakes! My favorite will always be the luscious hummus salad, but there are a variety of bread-based or pasta pasted dishes. I’d like to see more refinement with rice-based and whole foods dishes, but generally, this is the place to come to get what you don’t cook at home. It’s hard to make it to the cakes, but great to have that option. Big eaters, omnis, and vegans can all be satisfied here. I’m a big fan of the raspberry smoothie. I noticed that the side salad with the signature yummy creamy Plant sauce has grown bigger, with more seeds. It’s a bit artsy and Hongdae, fresh uni-vibe style. You will be well fed. Beware the breaktime on weekdays from 3-5, but overall it’s a solid dependable option.

Edit:
Yeonnam got some new menu items! The mac cheeze and fava bean stew for the win! (At both branches). 😋

Also, they put a sign up restricting visits of over 2 hours..

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-31

Pros: Hearty soul food , Atmosphere, Planet Vegan in Hongdae

Cons: Break time 3-5, Not full service

Fluffykittens

Points +95

Vegan
16 Mar 2023

My go-to!

My go-to vegan restaurant in Seoul! It's slightly pricy, but the portions are large and the ingredients are high quality so you get what you pay for! The food lacks a little flavor, hence the 4 stars instead of 5. The atmosphere is nice, and it usually has a good amount of people! If you have a party of 3 , then I recommend calling and making a reservation. Most of the tables are for 2 people, so if the larger tables are filled, you might have to wait outside for a table. The staff seem to be mostly foreigners that can speak English, and there is an English version of the menu so it's very easy for English speakers. Also, they have so many vegan desserts that change every day!!!

Pros: Easy for English speakers, Large portions, Large variety of food

Cons: Expensive (but large portions + high quality), Not much seating for groups. Make a reservation!

Lunatarius

Points +341

Vegetarian
25 Feb 2023

Awesome western vegan food in Hongdae

We stopped by for a bite after a long train ride from Busan and was so busy we had to wait outside for about 20 minutes to get a table.

The food was good and arrived quickly. It had good flavours although did overly rely on sauces for flavour.

Was definitely grateful to find some vegan food in Seoul however!

Pros: Fully vegan, Nice vibe and atmosphere, Staff speak good English

Cons: Busy at peak times, had to wait outside in cold, Food was quite saucy, Counter service style restaurant

HerbivoreChimchim

Points +351

Vegan
18 Feb 2023

Good food!

The food was really delicious and I liked the environment☺️ The staff were also really nice!

Updated from previous review on 2022-10-31

Vegantod

Points +264

Vegan
17 Feb 2023

Pumpkin cake tho

The pumpkin cake was everything I could have asked for. Best pumpkin cake I’ve ever had. The salad was nice too.

miamilly

Points +69

Vegan
26 Jan 2023

Big portions, so much option

I had the bowl and it was really really good

Cherie_Si

Points +43

Vegetarian
19 Jan 2023

Must try!

We ordered the Rigatoni Pomodoro pasta, plant cheeseburger, Blackberry pistachio cake and the carrot cake.

All are super delicious, especially the carrot cake is amazing.

And the service is good and the atmosphere is very welcoming and cozy.

We would love to try again next time!

Pros: Very good food, good service, Cozy




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