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마루 자연식김밥 is a traditional Korean restaurant in Insadong serving bunsik, kimbap, udon, dumbling, stir fry spicy rice paste(TTeok), fish cake soup, and more. Open Mon-Tue 10:30am-7:30pm, Thu-Sun 10:30am-7:30pm. Last order 7pm. Kitchen closes 3-5pm.
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35-4, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 03149
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- Wheelchair accessible
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Last update on 24 Sep 2023 by ysnghee
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Added by GraceHong on 10 Dec 2018
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245 Reviews
First Review by Rosaespanola
sandrinecerqueira
Points +133
Recommend - Edit
You can have a taste of the typical Korean food vegan style with all the flavours and especially not missing out on anything.
Read morePros: Price, Taste, Options
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Vegan Victoria
Points +462
Tasty Korean Vegan Lunch - Edit
This is a small place with about a dozen items on the menu. A regular customer helped me choose the tofu roll and the udong, a noodle soup. Both were tasty and fresh
Read morePros: Tasty healthy vegan food , Friendly service, Good value
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Artgothika
Points +19
Gimbap copieux et délicieux - Edit
J'ai découvert le gimbap dans ce restaurant et j'ai adoré ! C'était vraiment très bon !
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bramire2
Points +24
Great food, gruff service - Edit
I came here a couple times during my week-ish stay in Seoul, and the location is great in the middle of Insadong near Gyeongbokgung Palace and, maybe more importantly, right next to the Museum Kimchichan. So grateful to have vegan options so close! The dumplings are amazing, kimbap also really good, rice cake soup super nourishing, kimchi delicious, and tteokbokki very yummy. The only negative is that the owner is pretty gruff and apparently overworked, so she can be short and rushed with you (she was even kind of mean to one customer who was being confusing about what they wanted). Maybe more so with foreigners. The owner and cook (I think her daughter?) were audibly huffing a lot on Sunday when I came by (the day before their day off on Mondays, so they were probably extra tired), which created an atmosphere of anxiety. But the owner can also be super nice and helpful! A bit all over the place when it comes to customer service, but as long as you have thick skin you’ll be alright. And be complimentary! It helps.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-12
Pros: Amazing food, Great location
Cons: Customer service, Not a ton of food options
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Helloimerinxo
Points +122
Yummy! - Edit
I loved being able to try Korean dishes here, all the food was very good, not too spicy. And the workers were sweet.
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na5m2
Points +370
Good value for money - Edit
Kimbap was good and cheap, the women working here also spoke good English!
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Evee12
Points +44
Great food and good price - Edit
Food was fresh and tasty. Really reasonably priced.
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Angelicforsure
Points +72
Good food - Edit
The food was good but not a lot of sitting space. I had to sit in the sun. Also very minimal service but it was cheap.
Read morePros: Food, Low price
Cons: the space
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Fluffykittens
Points +83
Delicious food! - Edit
It's difficult to find vegan Korean food, but this place has so many options for vegan Korean food! It's amazing!! Everything is delicious. The customer service aspect could be improved, but they speak English, which is helpful for foreigners. There is also very limited seating, so you might have to share a table with a friendly stranger or wait for a party to leave to sit down. Definitely order before getting a seat. Also be mindful of the times before going! I went here frequently and often saw people upset when they got there right after the lunch break started and were unable to order. So definitely check the times!
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JoyceYoon
Points +13
Authentic and tasty - Edit
Wonderful tasty food! Ordered the seasonal cold noodles, kimbap and tteokbokki and mandu. All were very tasty! Will definitely return
Read morePros: Ease of ordering , Great flavor
Cons: Hard to find the first time
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AmandaSakiye
Points +2495
So delicious 🥰 - Edit
Everything is incredibly delicious. Very casual outdoor covered seating. Highly recommend😄
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adipodean
Points +46
Super tasty in nice area - Edit
Nice place to stop on your way to the Gyeongbokgung Palace as it is just one Metro stop away. There is a nicely pedestrianised area around this restaurant with art galleries and modern clothing and art shops. I wandered around while the food was being prepared.
Read moreI had the Udon noodle soup which was a bit bland, but I asked for it spicy and they obliged with some chilli powder. Probably going off menu a bit, but tasty outcome! Fried dumplings were excellent - really nice stuffing. Freshly squeezed lemon juice was perfect for a hot summer day, and a better option than canned soda.
Pros: Value for money
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beamanea
Points +15
Awesome! - Edit
The Food is freshly made, delicious and cheap. Then can speak english as well
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breadje
Points +165
Good food - Edit
The dishes we ordered were nice, though my sibling didn't really like the California roll because of the pickled vegetables. I thought it was nice, but there was quite a lot of sauce. The tteokbokki and dumplings were both very good! We did have to sit in a hallway which was a bit unfortunate.
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Horemheb
Points +43
Good food cheap price - Edit
Very nice food at unbeatable prices 👍 and friendly service
Read morePros: Many options, Price, Friendly service
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roosbij
Points +585
Very good and cheap - Edit
I had the fried tofu kimbap for 6000₩ and it was very yummy! There were some indoor and outdoor tables but no AC. The two ladies running the stand were very kind and attentive. Must visit for vegans!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-28
Pros: Authentic Korean street food, Cheap
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Aussietraveller
Points +268
Delicious! And cheap - Edit
Delicious food. I had the fried tofu kimbap and tteok-bokki, both of which I’d highly recommend!
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thesunrisedreamers
Points +377
One of the best spots in Seoul for vegans! - Edit
Amazing Street food style Korean food! There's a few indoor and outdoor tables and you sometimes collect your food when it's ready. The people here are so lovely! We loved every dish and came back multiple times during our Seoul trip!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan
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Elizabeta1988
Points +120
Best Korean Food & Cheap 🌱 - Edit
So far this was the most authentic and traditional korean vegan meal in Seoul! The Owners speaks English and are friendly. The price is very good 👍🏼 We had the 유부김밥 (Fried Tofu GimBap), 매밀국수물 (Cold Buckwheat Noodles In Radish Water), 비건 오뎅 (Vegan Odeng)... it was amazing ⭐️
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-26
Pros: Absolute Great Taste, Really Fair Price, Nice Small Menue
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vkb007
Points +321
In the heart of Insadong - Edit
This is a non-descript place in the heart of Insadong. Can be a bit hard to find, look for Maru art gallery. Basic place, limited menu, but awesome food. The gimbap is awesome. Would have liked it they had fried rice and bibimbap. But they specialise in noodles and soup.
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isaaa
Points +31
So far the best food I’ve had in Korea - Edit
I’ve went here two times already and loved everything I’ve tried so so much. I’ve had their Tteokbokki, the Bibimmemilguksu, Ricecake-Mandu Soup and Kimbap so far. It’s quite affordable and everyone working there is very friendly. I wish I could take the whole store home with me when I’ll leave Korea 😅
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-11
Pros: Affordable, Nice staff, Everything I’ve tried was delicious
KristyRaven
Does anyone know whether they use alcohol in the food? Thanks!
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Schifi09
Points +712
Vegan Korean food - Edit
Very tasty, many options, would come again.
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SonaHolbrook
Points +58
Lovely range of dishes in nice area - Edit
My friend took me here and I was blown away by how many dishes there were! It’s easy to place an order using the tablets on each table, and both our dishes were good. I had a bulgogi and my friend had a noodle dish. The sides are also delicious and you get free top ups for those. Highly recommend when you’re in Insadong after having bought some souvenirs.
Read morePros: tasty dishes , huge variety on menu , nice staff
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nagu
Points +224
Great food, ok service. - Edit
Excellent food, but the service was a bit off, long waiting time to order and then longer to get your food. Ive been two times and both times the food has been excellent but I cannot get over how impolite the service feels.
Read moreIm sure the ladies are lovely but they have too many customers and they practically throw the plates at your after yelling your number.
I would recommend if you have the time and patience but honestly I dont think Ill be back unless I have to.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-27
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frankensteinsmonster
Points +986
O-K Kimbap - Edit
FM had the Kimbap which was filling and cheap but perhaps a little bland. The fish cake was just ok also a little plain.
Read morePros: Good value
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funferal
Points +57
Hidden gem - Edit
A vegan snack bar that is somewhat hidden near the Insadong. The dishes are all vegan and very tasty, sometimes very spicy.
Read moreThe food is also fresh and quickly prepared. However, there are only a few seats, so you sometimes have to wait a bit.
Pros: Delicious Food, Quiet Zone, Price
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RhysJones
Points +753
Great value vegan Korean food - Edit
It's just a small outlet with some tables and chairs dotted around outside, but we were impressed by the quality of the food and had a really good time here.
Read moreWe ordered gimbap, ramen, dumplings and perilla seed soup, and everything was great! These might be my favourite dumplings in Korea so far, and the gimbap was nice too.
Simple food, and quick service. Just what we needed!
Pros: Great dumplings, Quick service
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