Seoul Vegan Food Guide: 20+ Best Restaurants (2026)
From Michelin-starred temple food to vegan Korean fried chicken—complete guide to plant-based Seoul
Updated January 2026: 20+ personally tested restaurants • Includes prices, locations & insider tips
🗺️ Jump to Neighborhoods:
Seoul has transformed into one of Asia’s top vegan destinations. From Michelin-starred temple cuisine to trendy cafes serving vegan Korean fried chicken, the city now offers 100+ dedicated vegan restaurants. This guide covers the 20+ best spots I’ve personally tested across all neighborhoods.
🛠️ Essential Tools for Vegan Travel in Seoul
💳 Fee-Free Travel Card
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📱 Stay Connected with eSIM
Essential for finding vegan restaurants! Saily eSIM $10-15 vs $30-40 airport SIM cards.
⛩️ INSADONG: Traditional Korean Vegan (6 Restaurants)
Cultural heart of Seoul—temple food & traditional vegan cuisine
1. Osegye Hyang ⭐
🌱 100% Vegan
📍 Inside Insadong • 💰 ₩10,000-15,000
Traditional Korean vegan food. Vegan bulgogi, Korean fried chicken, bibimbap with vegan egg! Order via iPad. Closed Thursdays.
2. Maru
🌱 100% Vegan
📍 Insadong • 💰 ₩5,000-15,000
Korean street food! Tteokbokki, kimbap, mandu. Limited seating. $3-10 USD.
3. Balwoo Gongyang
⭐ Michelin
📍 Insadong • 💰 ₩50,000+
Michelin Bib Gourmand + Green Star! Temple food, 30+ dishes. Book ahead. Special occasion dining.
4. Vegan Insa
🌱 100% Vegan
📍 Ikseondong Hanok Village • 💰 ₩12,000-18,000
Cosy hanok restaurant. Bibimbap with vegan egg, tteokbokki, Korean set meals.
🌍 ITAEWON: International Vegan (5 Restaurants)
Most vegan-friendly neighborhood—burgers, Chinese, Western food
1. Plant Cafe ⭐
🌱 100% Vegan
📍 Itaewon + Hongdae • 💰 ₩15,000-25,000
Famous vegan cafe! Burgers, pasta, wraps, salads. Amazing vegan desserts. Award-winning.
2. Monks Butcher ⭐
🌱 100% Vegan
📍 Itaewon • 💰 ₩18,000-30,000
Upscale vegan dining. Famous Beyond Burger, Korean-Western fusion. Book ahead on weekends!
3. ALT.a Chinese Restaurant
🌱 100% Vegan
📍 Itaewon • 💰 ₩12,000-18,000
Vegan Chinese! Jajangmyeon, spicy jjampong soup, fried dumplings. Kung Pao chicken.
💎 GANGNAM: Modern Vegan (4 Restaurants)
Trendy vegan cafes & restaurants in Seoul’s upscale district
1. Plantude (COEX Mall)
🌱 100% Vegan
📍 Inside COEX Mall B1 • 💰 ₩15,000-22,000
Korean-Western fusion. Bibimbap bowls, pasta, meat alternatives. Near Starfield Library!
2. Style Vegan
🌱 100% Vegan
📍 Gangnam • 💰 ₩12,000-20,000
Vegan burgers & pizza! Delivery available. Perfect for easing into vegan food.
3. Veg Green Buffet
🌱 100% Vegan
📍 Gangnam • 💰 ₩12,000-13,000
All-you-can-eat vegan buffet! Korean & Western dishes. Incredible value. Lunch only.
🍜 Other Essential Vegan Spots
Vegan Kitchen (Myeongdong)
🌱 100% Vegan
💰 ₩7,500-12,000
Near Myeongdong Night Market. Bulgogi, Korean BBQ, tteokguk soup. Robot service! Cheap.
The Bread Blue (Hongdae)
🌱 100% Vegan
💰 ₩3,000-8,000
Vegan bakery! Croissants, baguettes, savory pastries. Freshly baked daily.
💡 Essential Tips for Vegan Seoul
📱 Essential Apps
- Happy Cow: Find vegan restaurants ($3.99, essential!)
- Naver Map: Navigation (Google Maps doesn’t work well)
- Papago: Translation app for menus
🗣️ Key Phrases
- 비건이에요 (Bigeon-ieyo) = I’m vegan
- 채식주의자 (Chaesikjuuija) = Vegetarian
- 고기 없어요? = No meat?
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