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Vegan
Fast food
Take-out
Korean
Vegan restaurant. Serves modern Korean food and a few international dishes. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-8:00pm.
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33-18 Ikseon-dong, Jongno-gu, 서울특별시 종로구 익선동 33-18, Seoul, South Korea, 03132
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- Outdoor seating
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 22 Aug 2025 by 이엔디
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Added by bongbong733 on 07 May 2023
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257 Reviews
First Review by bongbong733
Mattho
Points +150
Nice menu, decent japchae - Edit
Definitely worth trying this place. I had the japchae set menu and wasn't completely blown away by the japchae, but it was tasty for sure.
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TamsinRoseC
Points +443
A Seoul Staple - Edit
Great spot to take a breather after wandering in the insadong alleyways. Delicious food & fast service.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-10
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GrayHorwitz
Points +2366
Nice morally driven fare but in your face - Edit
There is a video showing graphic animal factory farming which is a bit intense. Also with some anti abortion messages😒nice space and food otherwise
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-09
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FloreaNugalia
Points +78
Must vegan place in Seoul - Edit
Food was very tasty and the my also have a lot of options like fried chicken and bulgogi
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-08
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Poultox
Points +27
Delicious! - Edit
Loved this place. Seriously delicious food and all “safe”! The owners were really friendly and everything was very cheap.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-03
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pltju
Points +15
Cosy restaurant and very good food - Edit
The first restaurant we tried when we arrived in seoul and we loved it. I really recommend the deep fried chicken wings which are excellent !
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Trxstxn
Points +13
Découvert au coin d'une rue - Edit
Découvert au bout d'une rue, un petit peu caché, nous avons passé un super moment.
Read morePros: Ambiance, Repas
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plantaciousvivacious0
Points +251
Delicious soba, interesting fusion cuisine! - Edit
We loved this place so much we went back a second time to try more things! We enjoyed the soba noodles, the fried "chicken," the kimchi quesadilla, the chili "shrimp", and the tuna fried rice. Everything was delicious. They also have signs in English explaining what veganism is and confirming that their food is free from honey, eggs, dairy, etc. Note that Korean does not have a word to differentiate between "vegan" and "vegetarian" so some things will be labeled vegan incorrectly. However, here, you can gobble down your meal without worrying about any animal products. Highly recommend! My omni friend really loved this place as well - don't miss it!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-17
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HarrietMoore98
Points +72
Amazing! - Edit
I went here with a veggie and meat eater and they also really loved it. We ordered quite a few things and everything was so nice, I’d highly recommend this place!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-11
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kat.t
Points +24
Great mandu - Edit
Vibe was chill and friendly - the mandu are the best I’ve had and the dipping sauce was PHENOMENAL.
Read moreIf you follow the walk route on NAVER maps it does feel like you’re going the wrong way, you’re not. It is within suburbia as a hole-in-the-wall sorta place
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-05
Pros: Solo dining friendly , Diverse languages on order board, Friendly owner
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ringopie
Points +26
very nice - Edit
The food was delicious! The portions were huge and the staff was super nice.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-04
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DeniseWalik
Points +226
Delicious food and cute owner - Edit
Completely vegan food in a cozy restaurant. The food was very good and the employers are really kind
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-29
Pros: The food, The restaurant , The owner
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Anngee
Points +444
Hidden Gem 💎 - Edit
This restaurant was at the top of my list for this Korea trip. Small hole in the wall, family atmosphere because we felt right at home.
Read moreThe owner was so kind, he didn't even want to except my tip. Everything was delicious and so filling. I brought two non-vegans and they enjoyed. I recommend this place to everyone.
Pros: Welcoming, Clean, Great food options
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A_tourist
Points +664
Cute place, warm soups - Edit
Love their soups and fried dumplings, very cozy and cute restaurant.
Read moreStaff speaks English.
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StephanieDeneux
Points +252
Excellente découverte - Edit
De tous ceux que j'ai fait depuis mon arrivée à Séoul c'est le meilleurs des restaurants vegan. Le cadre est tellement charmant, cosy et reposant... les senteurs des herbes et épices, les plats généreux et tellement délicieux. Tout est préparé à la demande avec que des produits frais. Il me reste 2 jours avant mon départ et je compte revenir gouter les autres plats. Il faut aussi goûter la boison local "Sweet pumpkin Sikhye" un vrai delice. Je recommande absolument ce restaurant. Très belle decouverte
Read morePros: Les saveurs, La quantité, L'accueil
Cons: Aucun point négatif, jai tout aimé
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nickatkinson
Points +138
Cute little vegan place in the heart of Insa - Edit
A cool little vegan spot in Insa serving a lot of great vegan versions of Korean food!
Read moreFirstly, the staff here are super friendly and it’s a nice atmosphere inside. There is however a TV with Ching Hai cult propaganda which frankly automatically lowers my rating, it just creeps me out.
I came here twice while I was here. It’s fine to go as a solo traveller but be aware it filled up VERY fast both times I went (essentially full by 5:30pm after opening for dinner at 5pm so either arrive at 5 or be prepared to wait for a bit).
Out of the options I had, the tteokbokki was great, vegan chicken was decent (if a bit tasteless), dumplings were very ‘meh’ although great portion size, and the bulgogi was pretty good!
Pros: Efficient ordering process, Interesting menu, Nice staff
Cons: some of the menu options are worse than others, Ching Hai affiliated with TV propaganda
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tulaaaaaa
Points +66
Best vegan food in South Korea - Edit
SO delicious
Read moreThe Korean chicken is one of the best vegan dishes I’ve ever had
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kongnamul
Points +302
Korean vegan food - Edit
Really cozy restaurant.
Read moreHad the Korean fried chicken but not really impressed by it, but maybe I am spoiled from knowing how good mock chicken can be in other countries. I would not get it again.
However, the rice cake soup was very good and also the vegan bulgogi menu. I would love to come again to try their other dishes as well 🥰 definitely a place to go to for Korean vegan food
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Beba112
Points +860
Great Korean vegan food - Edit
We had a great dinner at Vegan Insa in Seoul! We tried the vegan shrimp, which had a shrimp-like texture but a surprisingly good flavor. The Korean chik’n was also delicious, and the rice cakes were a little spicy but really tasty. We also had the rice cake dumpling soup — I liked it, though it had a bit too much seaweed for my taste since I’m not a big fan of fishy flavors. The mandu was really good too!
Read moreOverall, the food quality was great, the service was fast, and the staff were super friendly. There was no wait to be seated even though the restaurant stayed consistently full while we were there for dinner. Definitely recommend checking it out if you’re looking for solid vegan Korean food in Seoul! 🌱
Pros: Large selection , Large portion everything is shareable
Cons: No alcohol
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SantoshiDevi
Points +26
Friendly, bright and nourishing - Edit
I had had a busy day and was suddenly starved in Insa-dong and Happy Cow came to the rescue, telling me about this gem -- just a few minutes walk from the Main Street. Greeted by a shining happy server who guided me to the best dishes (and a great table overlooking a peaceful garden), friendly and inclusive, by the time I left I'd made two friends AND had a takeaway to bring back to my hotel for dinner. Super delicious, mega-friendly and a joyful oasis in the midst of the bustle.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Peaceful environment, Great staff
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Bruno94
Points +40
Excellent meal at Veganinsa - Edit
The place is really cozy and special.
Read moreOwner is really helpful and kind explaining the menu
Korean vegan chicken is absolutely amazing and tasty.
Gimpab and vegetables tempura were also very tasty
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-01
Pros: Nice place, Great vegan food only, Owner is really kind
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Suu
Points +411
Traditional Korean food in a vegan version - Edit
We tried the vegan bibimbap with their vegan egg version (very interesting!) and a noodle dish with mushrooms that was delicious.
Read morePros: Noodle wuth mushrooms
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gregbk.
Points +123
Cosy place, and delicious - Edit
I had a very fresh vegan bibimbap, and fried dumpings. Diner was great, thanks!
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Lulinda
Points +28
Disappointed - Edit
I was very hungry & looking forward to some mock meat & rice noodles… sadly the food I had was barely edible.. i just finished a vegan tour all in several places in Korea & believe me there are restaurants that have amazing delish meals! Mock meat, veggies, apps, salads & desserts. At Vegan Insa, I even ordered 2 dishes ahead of time to go for tomorrow in case .. (friend chicken) (rice noodle & dumpling soup) yikes a mistake. The owner was kind, friendly & food came out quickly.. tteokbokki was smothered in unappealing sauce.. dumplings in it also smothered, had hard parts, flavorless. … Fried chik was barely chewable w/ primarily greasy fried outer coating. Cldnt get them down… so sorry to be truthful.. people were there & kept coming in for orders so some are happy.. I’m a long time veggie soul & my choices were quite awful. Mock meats can be delightfully tasteful & tender. if the food I mentioned is all you’ve samples here please try try again elsewhere!
Read morePros: Owner kind, Small outdoor seating, Their philosophy
Cons: T tteokbokki- poor sauce, Fried chicken- greasy, virtually no mock part, Rice noodle dumpling soup-
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gerrardould
Points +6205
Cute little vegan restaurant - Edit
Just a beautiful cosy little vegan restaurant with lovely staff and great Korean food. Top rated for a good reason.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-21
Lulinda
I guess I didn’t have what you did..but friendly for sure.
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Eva0101
Points +377
Food baby - Edit
Tbh I ordered way too much because everything sounded amazing. :)
Read moreI especially recommend the Korean fried ‚chicken‘!
Small, cozy place. Nice staff.
The adress on Happy Cow didn’t match with the location but if you put the name into Apple Maps you’ll find the restaurant no problem.
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koenm
Points +69
Delicious Korean vegan food in cute setting - Edit
Delicious and affordable Korean food. Very friendly staff in a cozy, vibey atmosphere. Among the dishes several options of very good vegan fried chicken, a thought provoking dish: Kimchi Quesadilla and much more. I'll be back.
Read morePros: Choices of vegan food, Affordability, Atmosphere
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