Vegan eats
Verified vegan restaurants & cafés
Seoul
Slunch Factory 슬런치팩토리 Hongik Univ. vegan option
Slunch Factory is a vegan restaurant specializing in Italian and Korean vegan cuisine. It is renowned for its Moroccan salad and vegetable curry.
Alt.a 알트에이 Itaewon vegan
At this popular plant-based Asian cuisine restaurant, you can savor Korean-Chinese dishes like jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles), made with only plant-based ingredients.
Camouflage 카무플라주 Itaewon vegan
Camouflage is an American-style Chinese restaurant and wine bar. Enjoy their signature 'Orange Chicken' with a glass of wine.
Qyun 큔 Gyeongbokgung vegan
A grocery and café specializing in fermented foods and beverages, featuring locally grown and seasonal plant-based ingredients.
Chick Peace 칙피스 Seongsu vegan option
Chick Peace is a Mediterranean restaurant that specializes in dishes like mezze salad, hummus, and shakshuka.
Midday Night 한낮의밤 Seongsu vegan option
Unwind with a glass of wine and delicious vegan dishes.
Nono Shop 노노샵 Itaewon vegan
Nono Shop (No Animal, No Plastic) is a vegan and eco-friendly multicultural space. It features a vegan market, a zero-waste shop, a vegan dessert cafe, a bookstore, and more!
Nuldam Space Gyeongbokgung Branch 널담은공간 경복궁점 Anguk vegan
Located in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace's Geonchunmun Gate, this vegan cafe provides a stunning view of the palace.
Suwon
Sodamgol 소담골 Maetan Kwonseon vegan option
Savor local favorites like patkalguksu (red bean paste noodle soup) and deulkkae sujebi (hand-pulled dough soup with perilla seeds).
Season Storage 계절곳간 Suwon City Hall vegan option
Season Storage is renowned for its gimbap. Enjoy this beloved Korean comfort food!
Yellow Forest 옐로우 포레스트 Gwanggyo Jungang vegan option
Busan
arp 아르프 Nampo vegan
Selected for the Michelin Guide 2024, this restaurant is known for its housemade rice liquors. Try the signature Gosari Pasta, which features a delicious pesto made from bracken from Jirisan Mountain, paired with rice wine.
Sulgodang 술고당 Nampo vegan option
If you've ever been curious about Ramyeon from K-dramas, try this healthy vegetable version with no artificial seasonings!
Love Urth 러브얼스 Gwangan vegan
This 2024 Michelin Guide-selected restaurant offers vegan versions of everyday favorites like sandwiches and pastas. The menu includes three dishes that change every 5-6 weeks, so be sure to check their Instagram before visiting.
Vegenarang 베지나랑 Millak vegan
Experience temple food with a modern twist, all while enjoying a stunning ocean view. Try the lotus leaf rice set and the bean cutlet with black rice.
Obuthan 오붓한 Jungang vegan
Obuthan is renowned for its signature namul bansang(herb-in season set menu) and Totbap bansang(brown seaweed rice set menu), both featuring locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
The Soga Cafe 더소가카페 Jungdong vegan option
Enjoy special blended teas alongside a brunch menu.
Different Today 매일이 다르다 Nampo vegan
Enjoy pour-over coffee brewed by the cafe owner, along with pea milk tea and hot chocolate.
Jeju
Pureun Sol Malguen Hyang Vegetarian Restaurant 채식식당 푸른솔맑은향 Jeju City vegan option
A Korean restaurant known for its lotus leaf rice (nutritious vegan steamed sticky rice) and barley bibimbap.
Taco Massim 월정타코마씸 Woljeong-ri, Jeju vegan option
A Mexican restaurant known for its tacos, offering vegan tacos and cocktails.
Jeju Mellow 감미롭다제주 Seogwipo, Jeju vegan
A vegan restaurant famous for its lotus leaf rice made with five grains (rice, barley, foxtail millet, bean, and proso millet) and vegetable bibimbap.
Ssong Thai Jeju 쏭타이 Jungmun, Seogwipo vegan option
A local Thai restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Thai cuisine along with beautiful scenery.
Five Seventh 되도록 채식, 칠분의오 Woljeongri Beach, Jeju vegan
A vegan restaurant located near Woljeongri Beach, known for its stir-fried bean curd and burgers.
Udo Peanut Makgeolli Cafe & Pub 우도땅콩막걸리카페펍 Udo Island, Jeju vegan option
Enjoy a unique nightlife experience at this cafe and pub, where you can try makgeolli made from Udo's specialty peanuts and premium rice, paired with snacks. (Please note that kimchi might contain salted seafood.)
Osulloc Tea Museum 오설록티뮤지엄 Andeok, Seogwipo vegan option
A tea museum and cafe run by a Korean tea brand, offering premium tea experiences available by reservation.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization, Vegan Tour to Korea (2024). Details were accurate as of the guide; confirm hours before visiting.