Name is an abbreviation for "rice with herbal medicine, fruit and vegetables." Vegan buffet style food prepared in a traditional, Korean (temple food) spirit. The basic menu is composed of porridge, a soy-base soup, variety of cooked season greens, acorn jelly, tofu, and different sides. Organic fruit and seasonable tea served. Directions: Take Seoul subway line 1 to Jonggak Station, take exit 3, walk straight toward Geumgang Jehwa, turn left at intersection of Geumgang Jehwa, turn right at Sudo Pharmacy located centrally on Insadong St, walk 100m and on the left is Han Gwa Chae. Also nearby is Anguk Station on the Seoul subway line 3. Reported closed November 2025.
105 Reviews
First Review by tohho
jctbaker
Points +87
Delicious, quick, great ambience - Edit
I went here with a friend last weekend had stuffed myself – three very solid passes at the buffet. When you sit down, they serve you a pair of little soups; one green-veg and one sort of sesame porridge. Both are very nice. Then it's time to fill your plate. They have both 'five grain rice' and brown rice with chickpeas. Sooooo many dishes to try. I thought going in it was a Chinese style place but I think now it's Korean vegetarian/temple food. I loved the little pancake slices, the tofu with spicy vinegar(?), and several veg dishes I can't name. The lady also presented us with some lotus root. There is some fruit for dessert. It's 13,000w each, so more expensive than a couple of nearby options. I loved it, though. If you're hungry, definitely come here. In fact, just come here. As a vegetarian or vegan or veg-curious you can't lose. It's delicious and healthy. They also sell some veggie supplies, like flax seeds, beans, etc.
Read morePros: Delicious, Choice, Lot of food
Cons: A bit pricey
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Seyona
Points +225
Closed since 31/10 - Edit
We tried to go there today, but there is a sign saying that it's closed as of October 31st. :/
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Can confirm. Was there yesterday!
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Me.Nana
Points +76
Sad that they don’t do dinner anymore. - Edit
I also really liked this place a few years back. The selection of the food and the variety was very nice. It’s just really sad that they do not do dinner anymore and close quite early …
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Leif
Points +1609
Very convenient - Edit
The food is not extraordinary - actually a little bland at times. But still tasty, and definitely worth a visit. The buffet-style makes it great value for money and easy to pick what you want to eat. And since everything is vegan, it is all the more effortless. With the place being underground and rather calm, it is overall a convenient experience, removed from the city's buzz and usual struggle around finding or ordering vegan food.
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rtzu123
Points +315
Buffet - Great value - Edit
All you can eat buffet, many diffent meals. Healthy and fresh ingredients. Taste was overall good, but sometimes a little bit bland. Price was very fair, great value.
Read morePros: All you can eat, Great value , Friendly service
Cons: Little bit bland
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Liviku
Points +13
Very charming, very good - Edit
As a starter you get sesame rice and a soup with tofu. You can then take whatever you want from the buffet. We paid 17‘000 Won per person, which was reasonable. We were very happy with the delicious food and the welcoming owners.
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rcstrother
Points +211
Lots of choice - Edit
Everything was good, loads of variety. Friendly service.
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AndreaMarcelli
Points +38
Buffet Vegano - Edit
Cordialità dei proprietari, location casalinga e tanti prodotti cucinati al momento ... consigliatissimo!
Read morePros: Personale, Ambiente, Cibo
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50%Dakini
Points +860
Excellent value for variety - Edit
This basement buffet offers a wide range of vegan Korean food for all you can eat. Excellent way to try a lot of things and definitely filling.
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Amitayus_monk
Points +259
Heathy Food with traditional Taste - Edit
I am with a group of 40 Persons and everyone were excited about the food
Read morePros: Many dishes, Simple environment
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OskarHenriksson
Points +849
Homely wholesome buffet - Edit
A wide selection of delicious homemade Korean dishes, with my favorites being a black sesame porridge, a vegetable soup, scallion pancakes, kimchi, marinated bean sprouts, a fake meat stew, and much more. The woman and man who run the place seemed to deeply care about their food and guests, with a level of dedication that I've never seen before!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-13
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itsrinokt_
Points +6072
Homemade Korean dishes buffet - Edit
My boyfriend and I went there for lunch, and we were the only ones there. The food was good, but nothing outstanding. If you are simply interested in Korean home cooking, I’d recommend it.
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Johnnyyy
Points +2430
Good basic homemade korean buffet food - Edit
Vegan Buffet place with basic korean food which is handcooked by the owners.
Read moreDishes ranging from soups, rice, veggies, vegan beef, Kimchi and pickled veggies, salad and some sort of dessert.
Everything well made. Taste is ok and good but nothing super outstanding.
Good place for filling up stomach with a broad variety of food to try.
Owner rushes when coming in and serving soup and a bottle of water.
Very good value for money.
A litte bit hidden: Take the stairs downstairs.
Still a recommendation when struggling with vegan food!
Pros: Broad variety, Buffet
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graceo
Points +160
This buffet is a great value - Edit
My husband and I came here twice while on vacation. This buffet is a great value. Some of the offerings include mung bean pancakes, jap chae, beef bulgogi. It is very affordable, and there is a lot of food. The food is all very good. The only thing though is that it is very oily.
Read morePros: affordable, good value, a large variety of korean food
Cons: oily
Vgnrkst
Beef?
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MsVegoQueen
Points +61
Fresh and delicious buffet - Edit
I’m not usually drawn to buffet restaurants but this far exceeded my expectations.
Read moreA fantastic selection of fresh and delicious food with an amazing soup to start.
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mysa555
Points +122
Love the variety - Edit
Large selection of simple vegetables and rice. A bit salty for my taste but delicious nonetheless
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bongbong733
Points +14516
Healthy buffet - Edit
Update 2023: Since the covid pandemic, the kimchi here is sometimes not vegan!!! A friend of mine also saw fish cake here once. Tell staff that you are vegan to make sure they point out non-vegan dishes to you.
Read moreThis restaurant is a buffet, which offers Korean food in home-made style. There are no processed mock meats, but soup, stew, porridge and various side dishes of which some feature uncommon combinations or vegetables (e.g. peanut sprouts).
Most ingredients are Korean and not imported.
Considering the fact that they use Korean ingredients and the location is the touristy area Insadong, their price for this all-you-can-eat-buffet seems fair.
The interior represents the taste of the elderly people running this place: Random flowers in vases, a couple of paintings, patterned table cloth. Nothing fancy. Colorful and homey.
Updated from previous review on 2020-01-08
Pros: food tastes ok, Price
Cons: occasionally non-vegan dishes, does not always operate according to schedule
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HannahP96
Points +525
Authentic and fresh - Edit
This temple food buffet is wonderful for those who like to try new things. We ate there twice. So many greens, roots, sprouts, and herbs to try! They start you with a soup and black sesame porridge, and tea. One time they also brought us veggie pancakes. Then there are two kinds of rice (I like the mixed one with beans), and a large assortment of vegetable-based dishes, and one beef-y dish. Everything is excellent, and the buffet format means you can try everything! My favorite was the sprouted peanut stir fry--big juicy sprouts with a peanut on the end, what could be better? (Makes me want to sprout my own!) Such new flavors and experiences--love it!
Read morePros: Fresh, Diverse plant foods, Great variety
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440hz
Points +1730
Vegan buffet with large variety of namul - Edit
A lot of different banchan made with different kinds of plants. I grew up in Korea and there were a number of banchan I had never tried before. Spice levels are typical Korean level so keep that in mind.
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jbugg89
Points +210
Perfect buffet - Edit
Small and unassuming restaurant, with a brilliant buffet spread. Some great vegan options around this area, but this really stood out
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jasmineli258
Points +23
Perfect buffet - Edit
Owners were very welcoming. The food was a good range of vegetables and tofu with two rice options and lots of sides. Filled us up and was a great place to find healthy vegetarian food in Seoul.
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dorisn
Points +57
Just what I needed - Edit
I only had 20 - 30 min and was exhausted from running around Seoul, when I found this little hidden nugget. At arrival, there were only local folk who seem to go there regularly, which is always a good sign, it didn’t disappoint. Great variety of vegetables, nicely spiced, buffet style. Loved it and left (within 20 min) recharged for the day.
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plant_ideas
Points +361
Delicious and relaxing - Edit
The owners were so welcoming and immediately brought a tasty rice & sesame porridge, spicy soup and chilled green tea. There were so many dishes to choose from! It was tricky to find this restaurant, but well worth it!
Read morePros: So many food choices , Relaxing atmosphere , Popular with locals
plant_ideas
It was so good to come back here again. Everything was just as delicious as before!
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Moshana
Points +77
Little hidden Gem - Edit
This place is one of the most random yet most wonderful finds in Seoul. The food was just delicious home food / you felt like you were in someone’s home. I loved how we were greeted. The host came and sat us down and gave us green tea and got our starters for us. There may have been a language barrier but it was wonderful how they would motion to us when fresh food was being brought out to the buffet cart. The food was traditional and full of flavour.
Read morePros: The owners were very kind , Lots of variety , Fresh food
Cons: Would’ve liked sweet treats / unless I missed that
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SereneTan
Points +126
Tasty homecook food - Edit
Cheap and tasty homecook meals. Lots of dishes to try
Read morePros: Vegan 💯, Cheap , Healthy
Cons: Some people may find the taste a bit bland
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+++VeGaNiSaToR+++
Points +1004
Cheap and quick - Edit
nice place but lacks flavor
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nagu
Points +224
Incredible. - Edit
My first experience eating temple style food and it did not disappoint. The owners were extremely kind and made me feel welcome.
Read moreThe food is delicious and the place makes you feel like you’re eating at somebody’s house.
Would definitely return.
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