Asian
Korean

Fully vegan and plant-based Gwangjang Market food tour. All food choices are fully vegan and free from meat, fish, dairy, honey and/or eggs.
Reservation required. Tap Website to book. Open Mon-Sun 5:30am-7:30pm.


Featured Review

Soulstealer

Points +547

Vegan
13 Jul 2026

Perfect experience for foodies

I’ve been to Korea for 4 years and always the food markets because I don’t speak Korean enough to ask for ingredients. This tour was a must, now I finally know where to go when I want some delicious market food. Thank you!

Updated from previous review on 2026-07-13


78 Reviews

First Review by Lovelytofu

Valuz

Points +1104

Vegan
28 Oct 2026

Increíble!

Recomiendo mucho este tour! Jungho fue un excelente guía. Pude probar distintas comidas en un mercado sin miedo. Todo fue maravilloso.

Pros: Comidas, Guía

Vishai

Points +102

Vegan
07 Oct 2026

Great intro to Korean vegan food

Recommend experiencing this at the start of the tour. Chef provides lots of local knowledge and introduces tasty vegan food in a super busy local market. The vegan dessert stall was awesome and i would have never guess that that was vegan!

Elvie

Points +511

Vegan
03 Oct 2026

Brilliant

Fantastic experience with Jun-ho. Definitely some of the tastiest and most interesting food we've had in Seoul, and brilliant to experience the market without the stress of trying to identify vegan things. Absolutely recommended.

renate94

Points +31

Vegan
20 Sep 2026

Amazing tour!

Did this tour at the beginning of my trip: super informative, tasty and lots of fun! And now at the end of my trip back in Seoul, I went back to the market and navigate it myself. Such a fun experience!!

Updated from previous review on 2026-09-20

babidi

Points +4832

Vegan
14 Sep 2026

Had a great time

This tour is perfect, not just for the food, but also for learning about Korean eating and drinking culture, meeting other vegans and having a drink. The price is pushing the limit, but I'd still do it.

VanessaBe

Points +48

Vegan
12 Sep 2026

Absolutely loved it!

Did the tour yesterday and it was awesome!
A LOT of good food and Jungho was the kindest and nicest tourguide you could ask for!
Would really recommend this tour to everyone!

Thank you for this amazing experience and all the knowledge you’ve provided to us about korean (food) culture.

Updated from previous review on 2026-09-12

Fossing

Points +138

Vegan
17 Aug 2026

If you're having one meal in Seoul, have this one!

I only have good things to say about this. This tour really was amazing from start to end. Jungho is incredibly dedicated and knowledgable when it comes to the food in the market (very helpful when you're a European with too few language skills to suss it out yourself) and he was an excellent tour guide.

Aside from all the delicious food we were treated to, we also got to learn more about Korean eating and drinking culture (and general culture), which I really appreciated. The Gwangjang market is a quite famous place, lots of celebrities have passed through, so it really is sightseeing as well as dinner. With a very friendly tour guide at that!

My only caveat is that you should be aware meat is cooked in many of the market stands, so if you don't like being around meat when you eat this might not be for you.

My best recommendation is for you to come hungry to this tour, as there was so many delicious dishes, and many of them. 100% would do again if I went back to Seoul.

Updated from previous review on 2026-08-17

Pros: The guide, Jungho!, Great variety of vegan Korean dishes

AlanWitz

Points +40

Vegan
09 Aug 2026

Great tour with great food

All the food was delicious. Had lots of traditional dishes that were made vegan specifically for us. Our host spoke English perfectly and was very knowledgeable about the food, Korean traditions and the market.

Pros: Food, Informative , Fun

Soulstealer

Points +547

Vegan
13 Jul 2026

Perfect experience for foodies

I’ve been to Korea for 4 years and always the food markets because I don’t speak Korean enough to ask for ingredients. This tour was a must, now I finally know where to go when I want some delicious market food. Thank you!

Updated from previous review on 2026-07-13

ellaadd

Points +16

Vegan
12 Jun 2026

Highly recommend!!

I made an account for Happycow to leave this review. Jungho was amazing and we had the best time! He is so passionate and knowledgeable about the vegan food in the market. It was such an interesting and immersive tour i’d highly highly recommend it to any vegans or vegan curious people!! We learnt so much and ate so much good food and it went so quickly. I’d happily do the tour again when I come back to Seoul in the future. Thanks Jungho!!

Pros: Tasty food, Incredibly well researched , Thoughtful and interesting tour guide

Sayuna

Points +13

Vegetarian
07 Jun 2026

Enjoy Korean food without worries!

I am Korean and vegetarian. Even though I know Korean food, a place like Gwangjang market still is a challenging place to navigate. That's why I decided to take the tour and it was a very pleasant experience. Jungho is very friendly and he put a lot of effort and thought in building this experience: a get to know of the other participants of the tour which changes the mood and sets a friendly atmosphere, bits of storytelling and facts on Korean food and culture. We enjoyed the food and the drinks. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to indulge in different kinds of Korean food without worries.

Pas013

Points +172

Vegan
03 Jun 2026

You just have to go!!

Jungho was an incredible guide, I have never felt so looked after while trying to navigate vegan food in a foreign country. I was the only vegan on the tour (out of 7 people), and all of the meat eaters agreed that it was so much better than a "regular" tour. The portions were huge and we tried so many things, it was absolutely worth the price considering the amount of food you get and Jungho's time and effort! You won't regret it, just book it! 😁😁

greenhiker

Points +98

Vegan
30 Apr 2026

Amazing 🕺✨

Jungho was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable about vegan restrictions. Very entertaining and informative tour with a lovely group, would highly recommend~~~

Updated from previous review on 2026-04-30

Pros: Food was amazing!, Tour guide was very kind and knowledgeable

abtschan

Points +46

Vegetarian
26 Apr 2026

Big recommendation for every tourist in Seoul!!

Do this and do it at the beging of your trip as you will get many good recommendations:)
This tour is worth every penny und the portions are very big and the company very nice 🥰
I was a bit hesitant about the price being on the higher end, but Jungho put a lot of heart, time and soul into the tour and you get a very well researched tour and a lot of information about Korean food and community culture.

Updated from previous review on 2026-04-26

Pros: Friendly and attentive guide , Big portions , So much research and care

VeganL

Points +496

Vegan
20 Apr 2026

Lovely small group tour

Jungho was the best guide, so patient and explained everything, lots of fun facts and the food was delicious. Learned about Korean food and drinking culture. Adaptations were made for those who can’t drink alcohol, and he was so thoughtful. Well worth the price and I’d highly recommend!

Updated from previous review on 2026-04-20

mbecker17

Points +51

Vegetarian
16 Apr 2026

Vegan Korean Food!

I can’t say enough good things about this food tour and the guide, Jungho! My husband and I agreed this was a highlight of our trip and a must-do for anyone vegetarian or vegan visiting Seoul. Would recommend doing this tour at the beginning of your time in Korea as Jungho provided lots of tips for navigating Korean food as a vegetarian/vegan. Jungho was a truly exceptional guide. He thought of everything, kept things running very smoothly, and went the extra mile to ensure we had a great time! The cultural information he provided was really interesting. We loved all the food and learning about the cultural customs around eating each dish. 1000% recommend this tour, and make sure to show up hungry!

Updated from previous review on 2026-04-16

Pros: Ability to try so many traditional dishes, Information about Korean food and dining customs, The friendly, welcoming host Jungho

igenelin

Points +62

Vegan
14 Apr 2026

Fantastic food tour

This was a wonderful experience walking through the famous Korean Market with Jungho. We learned so much more than just what the food is; we learned about the food's history, how and when Koreans eat, and the cultural etiquette at a meal. I highly recommend participating in this tour!

Pros: Jungho was good at helping us introduce ourselves , Delicious food

emmabatesxx

Points +22

Vegan
12 Apr 2026

10/10 would recommend!

The guy who runs this is so so lovely! You leave feeling very full so do not eat before you go. 100% would recommend this to any vegan or vegetarians! We got different type of 8 dishes and 3 drinks. The cinnamon twisted donut at the end is excellent

Updated from previous review on 2026-04-12

SimonaKatharina

Points +6

Vegetarian
11 Apr 2026

A great way to experience Korean food

This tour is a great way to experience original korean food without having to worry about the ingredients.
Jungho is an amazing host. He was very attentive and mindful to the whole group. I could feel how thoughtful he chose every stop.
We got to taste 11 korean foods, including 3 alkoholic drinks and 2 deserts. Jungho made sure that the spice level was okay for everyone. He also explained the ingredients and some background about drinking in korea.

Pros: Good variety of foods, Adjustable spice level, Great attention to detail

gibbsli

Points +161

Vegan
10 Apr 2026

A great vegan market tour

A great 2 hours of trying 11 different items in a bustling food market (which included 3 x alcoholic drinks). Jungho was a fabulous host. Highly recommended!

Updated from previous review on 2026-04-10

Pros: Variety, Explanations

CeelsanHu

Points +30

Vegan
09 Apr 2026

A vegan Korean taste wonderland!!

Loved that he explained the ingredients to us. Jungho really paid attention to everyone and made sure everyone was looked after. It's overall a very good experience!

Pros: The delicious food, The kindness of the host

dairyfreesweetie

Points +243

Vegan
04 Apr 2026

No regrets, worry free market experience

Jungho was an excellent host, helping even before you arrive to ensure you find the group & then making introductions to the rest of the group. Having been to this market before, I can safely say I hadn’t eaten any of the foods he shared with us on this tour (in that market).

At first we had a few bites of gimbab and ttokbokki and then approx 4 mandu but then we got a lot more - to the point none of us finished - bibimbap & mung bean pancake. Followed by the famous twisted doughnut x2 for dessert. We also had 3x alcoholic drinks (or 1x soft drink if you’re teetotal).
The tour was very well organised and Jungho was very thoughtful and considerate.

He checked if people drank alcohol and spice tolerances. While none of our group had any issues with spice, I would say the “spice” was not v spicy at all so could be tolerated by anyone.

I was dubious with the price of the tour at first but with the amount we ate, and the thoughtfulness of the tour - and that it’s a treat/one-off event. It felt worth it in the end 😊

Updated from previous review on 2026-04-04

Pros: Authentic experience veganised, Filling experience , Excellent host

Cons: Expensive (treat)

MarleneRonjaPirker

Points +117

Vegan
04 Apr 2026

Amazing Food Tour

Must do in Seoul if you are vegan/vegetarian if you want to have a real market experience without any worries. We ate so much delicious food and it was totally enough to be really full! It includes 6 dishes, 2 deserts and alcohol will be replaced if you don't drink! Would 100% recommend!

Pros: Nice guide, Delicious food, Cinnamon donut thing

TaylorDale

Points +353

Vegan
31 Mar 2026

Really cool and well thought out tour

Jungho was a great host and was knowledgeable about food and Korean tradition - we really enjoyed it. Well worth it.

Updated from previous review on 2026-03-31

spritz_e

Points +6

Non Veg
30 Mar 2026

Market eating for vegans!

Loved the entire experience. All the food we sampled was delicious and it was a cool bonus to learn about Korean drinking culture. I would have found the market intimidating to navigate on my own as a vegetarian but Jungho made it easy. If you’re unsure whether to do this tour, don’t hesitate! You won’t regret it. And go hungry!

AgneteLundgaard

Points +28

Vegan
28 Mar 2026

Great tour with cultural insights

A great start on my trip around South Korea. The host Jungho was attentive, engaging, and happy to answer all the big and small questions on Korean culture and food habits. We got to taste some good Korean food and snacks and some traditional alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. For me, the best part was learning a bit about the food culture, the dos and donts, etc. All in all a great experience!

SnehaThakkar

Points +13

Vegetarian
24 Mar 2026

Market food tour

Great vegan food tour through one of the oldest markets in Seoul! Plenty of food and tasty options. I appreciated the personal stories he shared and learned a lot about the fodd culture.




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