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

AmyRattan

Points +6

Non Veg
16 Mar 2026

Lots of delicious food and great guide

Jungho was absolute fantastic as a guide and throughout the entire experience made sure that we are well taken care of. Food choices were really good and I am happy to have been able to try Korean dishes but the vegan version. Highly recommend this tour- you will not starve, promise ~

Pros: Food

Cons: Too crowded (which is normal)

veronicasucho

Points +16

Vegan
15 Feb 2026

Worth recommending!

I left the tour with Jungho very satisfied:) The food was very good, and we didn't have to wait at all. The host thought of everything and was very polite and friendly. I highly recommend it to anyone considering it!

Poultox

Points +27

Vegetarian
03 Feb 2026

Absolutely Fantastic!

Had the best night touring Gwangjang market with Jungho. He was so knowledgeable and loads of fun. There was a huge amount of food and lots of variety. Highly recommend!

Updated from previous review on 2026-02-03

Pros: Brilliant host, Lots of variety, Super fun!

CaitlinFlower

Points +39

Vegetarian
28 Jan 2026

A must do for first time travellers to South Korea!

This was easily a highlight on our Seoul trip! As a first time traveller to South Korea, my partner and I found it quite difficult to find vegan food, especially when it came to traditional Korean food.

Jungho is a fantastic tour guide - he is incredibly knowledgeable, and taught us all about the foods we were eating, as well as eating and drinking culture and traditions.

The servings were incredibly generous, and getting to experience the bustling Gwangjang Market without fear of a dietary slip up was fantastic.

An absolute must do experience for those wanting to try traditional South Korean dishes!

Updated from previous review on 2026-01-28

AmayaAlbin

Points +16

Vegan
27 Jan 2026

Excelent tour

I loved this tour. It was so nice having the market food experience in Seoul without having to worry about communication and if I'm eating what I think I am.

MonicaKennedy

Points +18

Vegan
24 Jan 2026

Great experience for vegan food lovers

It’s pretty difficult to eat vegan in Korea without an insider’s support. Jungho was brilliant. He clearly understands the priorities for people who eat vegan and our interest in tasting authentic Korean meals. A must-do!

Updated from previous review on 2026-01-24

Pros: The guide, The choice of food, The attention to detail on diet

plantaciousvivacious0

Points +292

Vegan
17 Jan 2026

Amazing vegan food tour!

I cannot do this tour justice. It was outstanding! I have never been on a vegan food tour ANYWHERE that is this good, and it was performed in one of the more difficult countries to find vegan food (in my experience). Jungho does a fantastic job, gives you a great variety, makes sure that you are well-fed (SHOW UP HUNGRY), and performs all the research needed to get you vegan options for authentic Korean cuisine. He also shows you some Korean cultural aspects, and is generally just a great guide and a wonderful person. This tour is one-of-a-kind. You CANNOT go to Seoul and miss this tour!

graveraves

Points +90

Vegan
03 Jan 2026

Delicious

Jungho is so kind and knowledgeable. It was so exciting to be able to try so much vegan street food. Could not recommend this tour more!

Pros: Tasty food, Great vibes, Wonderful company

Cons: I couldn't eat all the food!!!

Sunnicali88

Points +13

Vegetarian
26 Nov 2025

Lovely guide for Korean night market

Jungho is a thoughtful and expert guide. He wove our group through one of the busiest food markets in Seoul. Everything went smoothly. I liked that we got to interact with some of the cooks as well. We didn't have to worry as all food was vegan, culturally and traditionally accurate, and delicious. Come hungry. Leave full! We even got drinks and desserts which was more than I expected.

Pros: Good variety and good portion, Jungho has a wealth of knowledge , Flavorful food with friendly locals

mitchie11

Points +13

Vegetarian
22 Nov 2025

Great!

It is so difficult to find veggie or vegan food in Seoul, Jungho shows us some diamonds. He was a wonderful guide, really interested in his group and a funny dude. The food was also awesome and for me as non alcoholic he made an exception and brought an additional rice drink for everyone.

blueovrgreen

Points +28

Vegan
22 Nov 2025

don’t miss it!

Disclaimer: I finally registered on Happy Cow just to leave this review.

I can’t say enough good things about the Gwangjang tour with Jungho. This food market is very famous and high energy. It’s one of the things I was looking forward to experiencing when I wanted to visit Korea, but being vegan is challenging as a traveler. Jungho has spent a lot of time and energy into cultivating relationships with the vendors at Gwangjang in order to make this vegan tour relaxing and non-competitive with other tourists. I was very impressed with how much he invested in making this tour smooth and enjoyable. If you are vegan and want to visit Gwangjang, the price is worth it 100%.

Pros: Energy, Knowledge, Best street food options

Cons: too much food (lol)

Bunky

Points +22

Vegan
21 Nov 2025

Perfect Korean Food Market Adventure

I am cabin crew and come to Seoul often - I have just found my new Korean addiction besides skincare! It’s not easy being vegan in Korea and Jungho did all the work to ensure we can feast. Jungho is knowledge and caring: if water was shared for boiling dumplings, he’d ask if you are ok or would like to skip. Come hungry! Leave absolutely happy!

aye.

Points +78

Vegan
21 Nov 2025

Excellent food tour!

I would highly recommend this tour with Jungho. We did this food tour on our first night and it was such a great introduction to both Korea and vegan versions of Korean dishes.

Pros: Delicious food options, Communicative and knowledgeable host

holly_m

Points +16

Vegan
20 Nov 2025

Amazing food tour!

Jungho was a fantastic host and we enjoyed so much great local food and drink! I highly recommend this street food tour, it feels like more than just a food tour with the history and fun stories/traditions you will learn about

AdamJElliott

Points +22

Vegan
18 Nov 2025

Amazing Experience with Very Tasty Food

Jungho wasn’t joking when he said to come hungry, you start off with some classic Korean tasters but then head onto a couple of main meals so don’t eat beforehand! Jungho is so sweet and made it such a lovely experience with some personal touches too, highly recommend this tour!

hanajac

Points +16

Vegan
12 Nov 2025

Yummy street food, best tour guide

This is the perfect experience for a veggie eater in Seoul. Jungho was a great guide making it so easy to eat delicious Korean food without having to worry about what's in it or having to figure out how to ask for it vegan.

Pros: Good food, Fun facts about Korean culture, Tasty drinks

Ulli7655

Points +57

Vegan
07 Nov 2025

Amazing experience

It was an awsome experience for us getting to taste so many different Korean dishes with 100% safety of it to be vegan! Thanks to Jungho, who made sure, that everybody feels comfortable and included 😊 We absolutely recommend it to do it when staying in Seoul - otherwise you would miss something very special!

Updated from previous review on 2025-11-07

Pros: Amazing food, Nice guide, Great experience

JetLagged

Points +26

Vegetarian
05 Nov 2025

Excellent

Knowledgable host, great food.

lindasm

Points +13

Vegetarian
31 Oct 2025

Awesome tour!

For anyone who finds it challenging to get vegan Korean food in Seoul, YOU MUST GO ON THIS TOUR. Jungho was not joking when he said “come hungry”. I would recommend a light snack and saving your appetite for some really good food. Jungho was so great. His personal touches did not go unnoticed.

Pros: Excellent food, Authentic Korean experience.

elijah2706

Points +17

Vegan
30 Oct 2025

Experience Authentic Koreak Food Vegan

It was a unique opportunity to try vegan food at a Korean market - it is difficult to identify vegan stands without an expert. We also learnt a lot about Korean culture which we really appreciated. 10/10 would recommend

sophstars

Points +86

Vegan
27 Oct 2025

Yummy!

Really grateful for Jungho’s vegan food tour of the markets. It was amazing to be fed such delicious Korean food with no worries. 😊

Pros: Lots of food!, Friendly, Insightful

elle97

Points +68

Vegan
27 Oct 2025

Amazing food tour

All the food was delicious and generous in size. You won’t go home hungry! 😋

ShravanRajagopalan

Points +13

Vegetarian
25 Oct 2025

Gateway to Korean food as a vegan

A must join tour for anyone who has dietary restrictions but still wants to try Korean street food.

Jungho made the entire experience very fun and ensures that you never go back feeling hungry.

vlra9

Points +11

Mostly Veg
24 Oct 2025

MUST tour for vegans in Korea!

I'm writing this review after my 2 week trip to South Korea, and let me tell you - it is not the easiest country for vegans and vegetarians which makes this tour incredible for the veg traveler.

We got to try many Korean dishes such as Bibimbap, kimchi, tteokbokki, gimbap and so much more! If I had skipped this tour, there's a good chance I would have never tasted them at all since veg cuisine is not the easiest to find (especially outside Seoul).

Tyqer

Points +37

Mostly Veg
24 Oct 2025

Unique local experience

We got to try out eleven local specialties that have been painstakingly vetted by our guide to be free of animal based ingredients, including 3 alcohols (optional) and 2 desserts. We learned about each dish, some related history, as well as some local table manners. There was more than enough food, and we had an opportunity to get extras of anything. We also go to take leftovers with us. Our guide was friendly, attentive and happy to answer any questions.

Updated from previous review on 2025-10-24

Pros: Opportunity to try out many dishes, Learning about food & culture

no_time_for_fools

Points +38

Vegan
23 Oct 2025

No 1 Food Tour in Seoul

Did the Vegan Food Tour with some of my friends. All dishes are absolute delicious. Learned a lot from our guide Jungho, he was very handsome and good prepared.

If your are in Seoul you can’t leave without doing the tour!

Russelltaylor

Points +30

Vegan
21 Oct 2025

Not to be missed

Jungho was a knowledgeable and affable guide who has spent a lot of time and money tracking down vegan dishes in this 98% carnivorous society. As well as sourcing delicious food for us he also shared some fascinating insights into Korean etiquette, including why they use metal chopsticks. Even as a teetotaller I enjoyed learning about Korean drinking rituals. This is a “grazing” tour involving moving from restaurant to restaurant to sample one dish each, which is a nice way for the guests to chat and mingle in a semi-social setting. You may even make new friends.

One warning though: be sure not to have lunch before this tour (and it might be wise to cancel dinner plans) as you will be extremely well fed, plus most of the establishments you visit will offer you second helpings.

All in all I very highly recommend this experience to vegans and vegetarians (even meat-eaters might enjoy it).




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