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Check out the best vegetarian restaurants in Seoul where you can enjoy your meals without worrying about meat and seafood, especially if you are a vegetarian or vegan!
South Korea can be a haven for food lovers. However, meat and seafood are an integral part of South Korean cuisine, making it difficult for vegetarians and vegans to find good restaurants in Seoul.
Thankfully, there are a few places that serve vegan/vegetarian food. Here, we have listed 10 such restaurants in and around Seoul.
These places are few and far between and are usually located in quiet and unassuming parts of town. They are also typically small and not very fancy, given that there are very few veggie eaters in South Korea. But this trend is changing slowly.
Plant
‘Plant’ is the most reviewed vegetarian restaurant in Seoul. They offer a wide variety of salads and main dishes, and the portion sizes are good as well. They also have delicious gluten-free cakes. Everything on the menu is good, and you won’t be disappointed.
There are indoor plants placed everywhere in the cafe. The spacious interior, warm white light bulbs, light brown furniture, and huge windows lend this place a warm and welcoming feel.
Osegye Hyang
This is one of the highest-rated vegan or vegetarian restaurants in Seoul. They use handmade tofu and non-GMO ingredients.
The staff here is friendly, and the food is affordable. You can also try vegetarian variations of all traditional Korean delicacies, and there are a lot of side dishes on offer.
You are seated on mats on the floor with short tables in front. The design and colors of the place give it a fairytale cottage-like feel.
Sprout
Sprout offers a unique delivery service, where you can pre-select your meals for three days, one week or even one month! They deliver all over Seoul. They keep changing the menu, so you don’t get bored of it.
The staff are friendly and provide quick service. The prices are normal for Seoul, and there is lots of variety to choose from. The food here is super tasty, and you will enjoy it even if you’re a hardcore meat-eater!
Lovinghut Cafe
The portions offered here are good in size. This is a pet-friendly restaurant, and the ambiance is comfortable.
The ‘vegan chicken’ available here is worth a try, and you might just end up wondering if it is actual chicken. There are a lot of vegan comfort foods and Korean dishes on offer.
The furniture is varied, and the light colors give this place a simple rustic feel.
Vegetus
This is one vegetarian restaurants of Seoul, where you will find a mostly western menu, comprising of Burgers, Pastas, Lasagnas, Pastries, etc. They have homemade desserts and the ‘Vegetus Burger’ has a homemade crispy patty.
The interior is a blend of modern design and indoor plants that lend a fresh ambiance to the area. They also sell some Vegan and organic groceries.
Outdoor seating is also available. The food offered here is of good quality, with attractive plating and good taste.
Cook and Book
This is a small and cozy vegetarian cafe. The decor is minimalist and straightforward, adding to the cozy ambience.
They have a selection of books you can read in peace. What’s more, they also offer vegan cooking classes!
The blueberry muffin is recommended, and they also serve vegan ice cream.
Nammi Plant Lab
Nammi Plant Lab was started by a Columbian and serves vegan variations of western dishes. There are a lot of options to choose from, and you will love them. It is one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Seoul that also serves fusion dishes!
The food is delicious, and the staff is friendly, portion sizes are decent and affordable rates. They also tend to give pickles or a dessert for free, and the calzone burger and cajun fries are highly recommended.
It is also a bakery where you can pick up buns, cookies and croissants.
Vegee Green
The owner of this place is helpful and friendly. The food is exceptional and affordable, and they also have a vegan buffet.
It takes a bit of traveling to reach here, but it’s worth it if you’re looking for good food. The aesthetic is super comforting and straightforward, but nothing to write home about.
Chorok Ddul
The food served at this vegetarian restaurant in Seoul is good and relatively inexpensive. It is a small, quiet and unassuming restaurant located in the middle of an alley.
The staff is friendly and the ingredients used are healthy and of good quality.
Hangwachae
There is fresh tofu, acorn jelly, soup, stew, porridge, and various side dishes that feature unconventional combinations and uncommon vegetables.
They also have an inexpensive all-you-can-eat-buffet. The pancakes are freshly prepared as well.
The ambiance, like many vegetarian restaurants around here, is comfortable and homey.
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