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Restaurant/wine bar with a focus on kombucha and fermented foods. Dishes include fermented mushrooms, hummus, ramen, pizza, and curry. Pet friendly. Relocated from 22, Hangang-daero 7-gil. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-12:00am, Sun 11:30am-11:00pm.
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8-3 Daesagwan-ro 15-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 13 May 2026 by dava_adventures
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Added by rebabeba on 27 Mar 2023
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37 Reviews
First Review by rebabeba
michelav
Points +937
Nice but could be better - Edit
The environment is very nice and romantic for couple especially. The food is nice but they don’t have many choices and to be full you need to order various dishes.
Read moreThe fake chicken is broccoli and cauliflower
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-11
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victoriachangvegan
Points +2363
Flavorful Hummus - Edit
We enjoyed the tomato hummus, mushroom hummus, curry, and fermented mango pound cake. The soy sauce chicken was the least favorite dish.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-30
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Pas013
Points +160
Honestly a bit overrated? - Edit
The food is nice, but it's really expensive and the portions are really small. I know it's a wine bar and that's the vibe, but I wouldn't recommend unless you're coming for a fancy night out.
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ShaunaND
Points +539
Wine + Aperitivi + Vibes - Edit
I wouldn’t recommend this spot as a restaurant if you’re hungry for a full meal, but as a wine bar with yummy aperitivi it’s a good option!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-27
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PowerVeggie
Points +1299
Great vegan chicken! - Edit
They have amazing vegan chicken. The ramen was okayish not worth the price. Good matcha and coffee too!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-16
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GoVeganJp
Points +185
Exceptional Fermented Vegan Cuisine with Deep Umami - Edit
Read moreThis is an excellent place to experience the depth of flavor that fermented vegan cuisine can offer.
The **fermented tomato hummus** is a safe and outstanding choice. The richness of the hummus is elevated by the natural glutamates from the fermented tomatoes, creating a unique umami profile that you rarely find elsewhere. The hummus itself is slightly sweet and served cool, while the accompanying vegetables are lightly deep-fried and served warm. They are carefully prepared, and the contrast in temperature and texture works beautifully.
The **Veggie & Curry** is named “curry,” but vegetables are clearly the main focus rather than spices or heaviness. It’s a great option for vegetable lovers. Each vegetable is properly pre-boiled and prepared, so there is no raw or grassy taste at all. Mushrooms, in particular, add a very pleasant accent.
I asked whether there were **gluten-free options**, and the staff kindly checked multiple times to make sure. They removed the bread from the hummus upon request and even offered a discount, which I truly appreciated. This kind of flexibility is rare in Japan, and it made me like Korean restaurants even more.
Note that the tortilla for the Veggie & Curry contains wheat, and the pizzas seem to contain even more gluten, so gluten-free diners should be careful. That said, if they expand their gluten-free options in the future, I believe this place would attract even more customers.
If you want to understand how delicious fermented seasonings can be in vegan cooking, this is one of the best places to try.
Interestingly, all the customers during my visit were women. It’s a casual, welcoming restaurant where you can enjoy health-conscious food without feeling overly strict or formal.
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B12mangel
Points +1369
Wow - Edit
The pizza was amazing! One of the best i've ever had.
Read moreSword bean tea and lemonade were both okay, Kombucha was unfortunately sold out.
Updated from previous review on 2025-10-13
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Yeri
Points +6069
Expensive but yum! - Edit
The place is very spacious and has a really healthy menu. It’s a bit on the expensive side, but the food was pretty good that even my non-vegan friend really liked it!
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Theophany
Points +64
Unbelievably Brilliant Food!!! - Edit
Ferments blew our minds, but also emptied out our wallets a bit more than we expected!
Read moreThe dishes we tried were divine!
If you’d like to see more of our time at Ferments & other Vegan-Friendly places we visit across Seoul & our other travels.
Check out https://youtube.com/@weirdbutilikeit?si=wQ4vqzmhlV4jXGwM
Pros: Feferoni Pizza, Veggies & Ssamjang Hummus, Grilled Green Onion Hummus
Cons: Rather Pricey
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gingerplummy
Points +14182
Good vibes, good food - Edit
It’s an eco friendly restaurant. I notice this is a place local eats too which is a good sign so they don’t overcharge the foreigners like myself. I only had a cauliflower vegan soy chicken & it was very good! But the fermented vegetables and other “unknown” items all look very intriguing to me. Anything fermented the Korean way! Aww! 🥰 Love it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-19
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jadaruss
Points +2382
So yum - Edit
I loved the pizza at ferments I can’t wait to return 🤩
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nicole_m
Points +4653
Expensive, but incredible food - Edit
Amazing food - we tried the mushroom pizza, which came with an incredible dip, the sun-dried tomato hummus and bread, and the fried cauliflower. The food was expensive, but amazing - it was well worth coming here for a special one-off treat.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Interesting/varied options , Good drinks list
Cons: Expensive
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rszl
Points +19
A bit underwhelming - Edit
A pretty hip spot with friendly, English-speaking staff. Most dishes are priced above 30,000₩, so it’s definitely on the pricier side for Seoul. We went with the two more affordable options; a salad and a bowl of ramen at 16,000₩ (~12 USD) each, only to realize they were actually side dishes. The portions were small, and since the "salad" arrived first, we assumed it was just an appetizer. The ramen was tasty, but nothing exceptional.
Read moreAlso note that ordering at least one drink per person is mandatory (in the evening), and the drinks are on the expensive side too.
All in all, we felt a bit ripped off and don’t plan to return. That said, it might still be worth checking out if you’re curious about the main dishes and okay with the higher prices.
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-08
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AmandaMatthes
Points +115
very tasty pizza but expensive for Seoul - Edit
I had the pizza with sun-dried tomato ("pepperoni"). It was delicious, especially the dip, but it was the most expensive main I've had in the city.
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Sioned
Points +128
Quirky options - Edit
We went here on our first night in Seoul because we were struggling to find places that were open passed half 8! This was a funky place with cafe lounge style seating and a large library wall, cool bar vibes from the lighting.
Read moreThe food was really good, not typical Korean but well put together and nice and filling. Would recommend.
Pros: The pizza with 'ricotta' dip, Cauliflower wings, Good drinks selection
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Allyeve
Points +78
Amazing Fermented Tomato Ramen - Edit
Everything was amazing but the Tomato Ramen was such a standout
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RavishingRavenous
Points +3808
Feels like a local gem - Edit
A light, but bright bite at @ferments.seoul specializing in delightful naturally fermented foods and wines.
Read moreI loved the cauliflower and the hubby enjoyed the mushroom hummus.
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evalunaaa
Points +85
Best vegan food in Seoul - Edit
We loved this place. Great food and atmosphere! We ordered a pizza, hummus plate and a salad, all were great. Also don’t miss out on the kumbucha!
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SteveH
Points +20474
Excellent place - Edit
I know I reviewed this place already but it somehow vanished.. Ferments is excellent. Just come. You will be happy
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kowhaipdx
Points +59
Lunch (I wish we were where for dinner) - Edit
Great to find a vegan restaurant in Seoul! The fermented mushroom humus was rich and warm flavored. The fermented vegan ramen was hot spicy and tomato-y.
Read morePros: Friendly and vegan-friendly staff, Great food, Vegan!
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samadhifernando
Points +105
Amazing food - Edit
I loved all the food that I ordered. Specially the turmeric latte and tomato hummus! 🤤
Read morePros: Variety of food , Taste of the food
Cons: Portion size of the dishes
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chaen1220
Points +13
Good vibe, nice vegan food:) - Edit
Cozy vegan spot in Yongsan with creative, flavorful dishes like fermented mushroom pizza and roasted leek hummus. Friendly service and great ambiance. Worth a visit for unique plant-based dining!
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Leo27
Points +2638
Awesome - Edit
Luckily they are open til 11pm so for me jetlaged perfect for late dinner. Beautiful place, in summer nice rooftop terrace and kind (bit slow) service. I had the fermented tomato hummus which was wonderful and sooo good wholewheat baguette bread. Also my dessert, matcha cake was great. Will definitely come back.
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MegaZero107
Points +20
Nice atmosphere - Edit
I love their soy sauce dipped cauliflower and their tomato ramen has a good amount of spicy to it. I just wished that the food came in a little earlier after I ordered.
Read morePros: Taste, Atmosphere , Good staff
Cons: The wait after ordering
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Kimchi727
Points +64
Veggie paradise - Edit
We've got the curry option - it was a delicious plate full of vegetables with some hummus.
Read moreIt's slightly expensive (26.000 for a meal) but still it was absolutely worth it!
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-20
Pros: Loads of vegetables, Friendly service
Cons: Expensive
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MartaDiMartino
Points +150
Not worth it - Edit
Honestly, everything was meh. If I hadn't already been in the area, it wouldn't have been worth the trip. Not recommended.
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KomorebiNo
Points +162
Vegan and fermented - Edit
Restaurant vegan qui propose beaucoup de plats avec des aliments fermentés et qui brassent son propre kombucha. Ambiance trendy, chouette déco et saveurs au rendez-vous !
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