Vegan-friendly
Japanese
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Korean
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Korean and Japanese restaurant offering a separate vegan menu. Includes sushi, tempura, noodle dishes, bibimbap and more. NOTE: Miso soup is labelled as vegan but this is an error as it contains bonito flakes and is not suitable for vegans. Open Mon-Thu 12:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-22:30, Sun 12:00-23:00.


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19 Reviews

First Review by Lauraleec

BlisterBlue

Points +1201

Vegan
05 Feb 2024

Very cool place with lots of vegan options

The menu offers a lot of vegan options, clearly labeled.
We tried the fresh kimchi (a must !), the dumplings and the uddon curry. The curry portion was huge and very good, although I found the vegetables a bit blend (lloked like frozen vegetables to me).
We couldn't try any dessert as we were too full haha
Friendly staff and super cool music in what looks like a pub atmosphere

Pros: Many vegan options, Huge portions

Cons: No Corean beer available

RachelSillitoe

Points +84

Vegetarian
28 Nov 2023

Lunchtime Menu - over priced starter but great mains

Very cosy spot! Ordered kimchi pancake (jeon) to start for € 8. Was shocked when 3 tiny American-style kimchi pancakes arrived. Nothing like traditional the jeon - this maybe because it was a lunch menu as I have seen reviews with proper kimchi jeon.

However, the main was the star of the meal! I got the the tofu kimchi bokumbap (this came with egg - we are vegetarian) and my partner got the Tofu Bibimbap. Both meals were hot and filling. There was little kimchi but still super tasty.

Pros: Cosy and nice service , Large main portion

Cons: Lunch menu starter over priced

ThomasVegano

Points +2394

Vegan
18 Nov 2023

Ok

There’s room from improvement. Some options from my understanding have the V, but they aren’t fully vegan when you actually ask the waiter. I’d be wary of cross contamination with fish sauces, other sauces that go into the food here.

Jonka

Points +784

Vegan
22 Apr 2023

Staff knowledgeable about vegan options

Pretty good selection of vegan starters (around 4-5) and vegan mains (around 3-4). Staff can also advise on veganising other dishes. Really good hearty and filling food, good music and vibe.

SquirrelDi

Points +4578

Vegan
07 Dec 2022

Good corean food

We had the miso soup, the vegan kimchi pancake and the vegan bibimbap. Everything was good. Vegan options clearly labelled but recommend confirming with staff..

Updated from previous review on 2022-12-07

martint

Points +7760

Vegan
21 Dec 2021

Bad quality

I had the "famous" bibimbap and felt robbed to have a warm, tasteless salad with burnt rice and sriracha for the price of 15 euros... I also ordered vegan dumplings, whose were lacking the flavour too.

I give htem 2 stars because the vegan options are labelled, but still for me, it is a place to avoid.

Cons: expensive, very bad quality

Jashiro

Points +1124

Vegan
02 Nov 2021

Best bibimbap!

Aperantly the oldest korean restaurant in Dublin. I had the vegan bibimbap with avocado and soysauce. God it was so good! The rice gut really crispy at the bottom, highly recommended!

piglet_enthusiast

Points +474

Vegan
28 Oct 2021

Some of the best Korean food in Dublin

Kimchi Hop House is a really great restaurant and bar. My friends and I have only ever had excellent food and service here, the vibe of the place is really fun, and there is a community library / books to read while you wait. The Shakespeare Bar is also really fun and has a nice smoking area and range of beers.
It would be wonderful to see more vegan items added to the menu in the future!

AlmaEgan

Points +1054

Vegan
21 Oct 2021

Not great any more

This used to be great for vegan options but it's gone downhill. The Bimibap was barely edible it was so tasteless. They need to bring back the hot pot with cooked tofu and kimchi with noodles. We booked a table and were seated out the back in the smoking area in the rain. Really disapointing

Pros: Good location

Cons: Pricey, Not welcoming, Not many vegan options

uma.iss

Points +197

Vegan
21 Sep 2021

Great Korean food

I was impressed with the amount of vegan options they have. I also loved that they wrote down the ones that were vegan next to it, it made it much easier for me. The food itself was delicious and I recommend getting the avocado nigiri sushi above anything else.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Vegan options are marked so you know , Delicious and authentic

Cons: Maybe a bit on the expensive side, The seating outdoors could be improved

countessofzaun

Points +207

Vegan
22 Jan 2020

Great vegan options

Was there yesterday and totally amazed by the different and lots of vegan options on the menu. I had some Hoso Maki and the kimchi salad. Staff was very friendly and the food great. Will come again!

davehedgehog

Points +308

Vegan
18 Jan 2020

Great Korean/Japanese food

The Hop House caters mainly for meat eaters but has a good range of options that are suitable for vegans, not least their Kim chi, which is rarely found without fish in restaurants. The vegan bento is always a winner with plentiful portions, while the bibimbap is also nice. For smaller servings, the vegan gyoza and veg tempura are top class, as is the cucumber maki sushi.

Pros: Plenty of options, Tasty

Cons: Not cheap, Portions have gotten smaller

caitlin_rose

Points +117

Vegan
20 Aug 2019

Authentic Korean food with great vegan options

I loooved the Kimchi-Jeon and Japchae. In my town it’s super hard to get vegan Kimchi and Korean in general so this was an absolute treat! It was delicious😄
My Dad (meat eater) really liked the Doenjang Jjigae and said this restaurant‘a food confirmed his liking for Korean food.

Pros: A lot of vegan options, Yummy , Real Korean food

entropy

Points +62

Vegan
06 Jul 2019

Lots of vegan options

I really liked veggie sushi and noodle dishes there. Staff were absolutely lovely and nice too. Very good place!

HappySnappyjs

Points +215

Vegan
21 Jun 2019

Delicious Korean

Took a chance on this restaurant when it was the closest option to me and I didn’t feel like walking far. I’m very lucky I did. The vegan options are well marked, there are lots on the menu and I had 3 starters and a mains. They were all super tasty and washed down with Plum wine. It could be your best decision to try here....

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Taste, Staff

KateEmmett

Points +3614

Vegan
17 Apr 2019

Tasty and good value

Big portions, tasty food. Had kimchi gimbap and it was delicious

beter-levend

Points +30

Vegan
13 Feb 2019

Tasty vegan food

Tasty vegan food, friendly service, recommended !

Pros: A lot of vegan options

IdaDufvaAhlin

Points +36

Vegan
08 Dec 2018

Lovely place with great food

Offered really nice vegan food. Tried the Japchae. Huge portions and great flavour. Everything clearly labelled with a V for vegetarian.

Pros: Friendly staff, Nice selection of dishes

Lauraleec

Points +12167

Vegan
26 Nov 2018

Authentic Korean

Authentic Korean restaurant in Dublin, now with a dedicated vegan menu. Great food, can be very busy. Food also served in the bar the Hop House which can get very crowded. Great tasting food. Some food labelled veggie but not so double check.

Pros: Great tasting food, Vegan

Cons: Can be busy, Some food labelled veggie but not




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