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Vegan
Fast food
Take-out
Korean
Vegan restaurant. Serves modern Korean food and a few international dishes. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-8:00pm.
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33-18 Ikseon-dong, Jongno-gu, 서울특별시 종로구 익선동 33-18, Seoul, South Korea, 03132
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 22 Aug 2025 by 이엔디
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Added by bongbong733 on 07 May 2023
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258 Reviews
First Review by bongbong733
AmandaMatthes
Points +115
maybe the highest protein vegan food in Seoul - Edit
The building is very cute. You order through a big tablet which has English translations. The food came quickly.
Read moreHowever, I personally did not enjoy my food much. I had the Korean BBQ chicken, which was quite dry, chewy, and not that flavourful. There was no sauce on them so I also ended up eating the rice I ordered plain. The chicken seems to be dehydrated soy TVP chunks, so it's probably very high in protein, which was the one big plus!
They also have a big screen that continuously shows cult propaganda. A bit distracting and annoying, but at least there was no sound.
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vegiemama
Points +29
Excellent lunch - Edit
Really loved the Korean BBQ chicken and the sweet and sour shrimp. All of it was delicious. We enjoyed sharing the dishes we ordered.
Read morePros: Dining ambience, Vegan food!, Easy to locate
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Wouter253
Points +380
Nice looking restaurant with good food - Edit
Here you can eat vegan versions of classic Korean dishes. Portion sizes are impressive, luckily the kind staff offers to take the leftovers home.
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Lasi
Points +1575
Good Food - Edit
Be aware that this restaurant is operated by followers of sectarian leader Ching Hai!
Read moreWe tried the bibimbap, bulgogi rice, and fried chicken. The bibimbap was tasty and the best we had so far. The bulgogi rice was very rich and tasteful as well. The fried chicken were also good but not the best. The kimchi and soup on the side were okay. It's strange that so many items are apparently sold out. The staff is kind and helpful.
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emsher
Points +837
Cosy Restaurant with Veganized Korean Classics - Edit
This was our first meal in Seoul and set the bar very high. We enjoyed the tteok-bokki and the cold soba especially. The Korean chicken was okay, a bit too chewy. The fermented pumpkin drink was quite interesting too!
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AliceEastoe
Points +67
Cozy vibes and good food - Edit
Very friendly owner and lovely Korean vegan food, portions are a good size for the price as well. 100% recommend!
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clamchow
Points +1530
Decent options - Edit
Cute restaurant, options were pretty good. The Korean fried “chicken” was a bit chewy.
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rtzu123
Points +319
Very good - Edit
We have been there two times, both times the meals were great. Well attended, there may be waiting times.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-02
Pros: Meal size, Price, Tasty
Cons: Not all the meals in the menu are available, Waiting times
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EricLovesToEat
Points +109
Korean inspired vegan - Edit
Tasty vegan versions of some traditional and modern Korean dishes. Fried tofu bites with curry or chili seasoning. Bibimbap with fresh veggies and even a vegan egg! A couple menu items could be made gluten free.
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sovsten
Points +1206
Pretty good - Edit
Nice place, food was pretty good. Portions were big. I like tteokbokki but this was bland and I didn't like it that much. But the rest of our food was delicious.
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thegGreenquest
Points +312
Good bibimbap - Edit
Petit endroit, on est arrivé à 15h soit le moment de pause mais ils ont bien voulu nous servir le fameux bibimbap. Le sikhye à la courge était délicieux.
Read morePros: Gentillesse, Boisson
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mickic
Points +49
It's fine - Edit
We waited around an hour for a table. We didn't mind waiting but the long wait was compounded by stressed staff and unclear ordering systems. The couple behind us had travelled a long way to visit and almost had a fight, I wouldn't suggest going out of your way for this place.
Read moreI enjoyed the pumpkin sikhye and the fried dumplings. The dish I ordered was unavailable so they suggested a swap to the vegan shrimp. I was tired and hungry so agreed but honestly I never want to eat a real shrimp or a vegan shrimp. The buckwheat noodles were pretty good but nothing spectacular.
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-15
Cons: The system to order was unclear, The staff were extremely stressed and overwhelmed, Lots of dishes unavailable.
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Sknarfa
Points +58
Not all it's said to be.... - Edit
Was looking forward to this one from all the reviews....
Read moreSadly, not worth the visit... lots of Items sold out and very much "fried" items remaining on the menu.
If you're looking for healthy vegan then there's better options in Seoul.
Pumpkin drink was very good though!
Pros: Location, Pumpkin drink
Cons: Fried options, Limited menu
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NinjaKatjaHorr
Points +421
Delicious vegan Korean food - Edit
Great place to try vegan versions of traditional Korean dishes. Nice selection, good taste and lovely atmosphere. Their vegan fried egg, which comes with some of the dishes, is amazing, I'd love to get the recipe :).
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LaiaCourage
Points +268
Tteokbokki love - Edit
Nice vibe setting with some tables outside. All vegan menu loved the spicy Tteokbokki, my friend enjoyed way less spicy bulgogi. The pumpkin juice was only okay
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-05
Pros: Tteokbokki, Tteokbokki, Tteokbokki
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aanellie
Points +50
Yummy, cheap, all vegan! - Edit
We had fried Dumplings and the Bulgogi dish. We shared and it was really yummy! Tap water is free and you Always get some Side dishes (Kimchi, Lotusroot, Soup). We paid 23,000₩ in total together. Fair price!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-04
Pros: Everything vegan, Free Tap water, Cheap
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beretta
Points +378
Yummy, big portions, cheap - Edit
Went here with Omnivores, who loved the "Shrimp", which I would highly recommend. Everything was good. Portions were much bigger than expected. The Tteokbokki were in a very spicy sauce. The vegan fried chicken was s little chewy for my taste, but still good.
Read moreYou order at a kiosk in the front and thrh bring it to your table.
Pros: Great taste, Big portions, Fast service
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martine94
Points +84
HUGE PORTIONS AND DELICIOUS FOOD - Edit
we ordered 4 dishes and we were not expecting those portions to be so huge!!! Definitely value for money. We knew the food was going to be good because of all those great recommendations and everything lived up to our expectations and beyond! They have a vast choice of traditional Korean recipes - all veganised of course - the location is super cosy, the service extremely fast and the staff warm and kind.
Read morePros: Huge portions, Many options, Fast service
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RavishingRavenous
Points +3547
A gem in Insadong - Edit
An incredible first meal in Seoul at @vegan_insa, located in a beautiful, historical area of Insadong.
Read moreWe ordered too much, but greatly enjoyed the rice cake soup, fried dumplings, tteokbokki, and vegan chicken.
Maybe I am so used to NYC costs, but dining out in Korea was super affordable. These 4 dishes, plus two drinks was $37 USD.
DAY 1 Where we walked through: Myeongdong, Lotte Department Store, City Hall, coffee at @felt_seoul, King Sejong Statue, Gwanghwamun gate and Geongbokgung Palace, Lunch at @vegan_insa, afternoon coffee at @jongro_coffee_boss, Tapgol Park, Insadong Culture Street, Traditional Teahouse in Insadong, dinner at @flowerrice_official (post coming).
#vegan #veganfood #seoulkorea #seoul #veganseoul #veganaf #visitseoul
Pros: Delicious Traditional Korean, Great price, Order at the counter
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Jade2001
Points +373
Tasty veganized Korean food - Edit
We ordered dumplings, tteokbokki with vegan fish cake, mushroom bulgogi and vegan fried chicken. Everything was very tasty! The fried chicken was a bit dry, would have been better with a dip sauce.
Read moreThe vibe is also very cozy, with a small garden.
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-24
Pros: Many options, Veganized Korean food, Very nice vibe
Cons: Fried chicken a bit dry
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food4ricky
Points +2227
Love love love this food - Edit
This is by far the best food I've eaten when visiting Seoul for the weekend (friday-monday).
Read moreThe portions are HUGE, which is awesome and at the same time a shame, because finishing multiple dishes really is a challenge😉
The dumplings are these big fat, stuffed little cuties cooked crispy to perfection.
The kimchi fried rice comes with a faux egg, seaweed and some pickled sides. I really looooooved this dish.
Came back for a second visit and will come back if I visit Seoul again.
Also, the restaurant is very cute and there are activism posters - I have a soft spot for activism driven restaurants. Much love!!
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-21
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plopplop
Points +51
Tasty local food - Edit
All Korean specialises went vegan
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JBMango
Points +56
Tasty Vegan takes on classic Korean dishes - Edit
Located within walking distance of the old city and several shrines and temples - as well as about 5 mins from a subway station, this small restaurant has about a dozen tables, two of which are outside in a small enclosed garden. The friendly staff seat you and bring a menu to your table, but ordering is done via a kiosk touchscreen with both Korean and English and then delivered to your table shortly after. Portions are very generous - we ordered two mains and a side between the two of us and struggled to finish them (but were provided boxes to take away when asked after) and with this in mind, very reasonably priced. Everything was tasty, so all-in-all a great experience (particularly if you are sitting somewhere that does not have a view of the TV silently broadcasting cult teachings subtitled in a dozen languages overlaying AI-generated "art" drivel.) Would recommend the Tteokbokki and the Fried Dumplings in particular!
Read morePros: A chance to try Korean classics as a vegan, Ease of service and ordering, Generous portions at a very reasonable price
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SteveH
Points +20136
Maru+ with better seating - Edit
It is really just the Maru menu with a few new things added. That is not a bad thing!! All the faves are here plus some new stuff to try. Seating area is very nice.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-25
Cons: still dont like chicken texture
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ベジビッニ
Points +35
Gutes koreanisches Essen - Edit
Habe mir die Tteokbokki und Bibimbap bestellt, die Tteokbokki waren nicht so scharf, wie ich es mir erhofft hatte, aber natürlich schön deftig. Das Bibimbap war auch sehr gut, nur die Beilagensuppe hätte etwas mehr Geschmack haben können.
Read moreDes weiteren ist das Interieur klassisch koreanisch, passend zum Haus.
Für den Preis ist das Essen absolut fair und ist einen zweiten Besuch wert.
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-12
Pros: Portionsgröße, Preis
Cons: Beilagensuppe
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CataSiri
Points +57
Lack of flavor - Edit
I went almost at the end of the day and they had only 3 dishes. The one I ordered was lacking flavor. The personal was nice but I would not come back
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hwing
Points +2967
Fantastic vegan Korean food! - Edit
We arrived around 5:30pm and was able to snag the last table (but were asked to share with another party which totally worked for us). There was a line forming within minutes after we were seated. Seems like a primarily tourist spot but nonetheless very good food!
Read moreAtmosphere reflects a more traditional hanok experience with both indoor and some outdoor seating. You order in the main hanok via a kiosk (Korean and English languages available). Unfortunately, some dishes were sold out such as the kimchi quesadilla.
We ordered 4 items:
- Bibimbap: probably one of our favorite vegan bibimbaps in Seoul so far (except we didn’t like the vegan fried egg)
- Buckwheat spicy noodles: delicious dish with the gochujang sauce
- Rice cake dumpling soup: was excited to have dumpling soup! The fake meat was just okay but the dumplings and ddeokbokki made it worth t!
- Sweet pumpkin rice drink (Sikhye): absolutely delicious! Wish I could have it everyday.
We had wanted to try the Tteokbokki because it seems to get rave reviews but the portions were very generous!
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-07
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