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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 08 Jun 2026 by vegankuntz
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Added by bongbong733 on 07 May 2023
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284 Reviews
First Review by bongbong733
xzadia
Points +263
Very cool vegan options! - Edit
First day in Seoul and we wanted to try some classic Korean food, so Vegan Insa was the perfect choice!
Read moreWe ordered tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), fried dumplings, spicy Korean “chicken”, and bibimbap which even came with a vegan egg!
Ordering is easy using the touchscreen kiosk at the front, the food came out quickly, and the staff were so lovely. Everything was delicious, but the standout for me was definitely the dumplings with the dipping sauce.
A great spot if you’re looking for authentic Korean flavours that are completely vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-26
Pros: Authentic food, Self-service ordering, Lovely staff
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samira.lra
Points +1334
Tasty food - Edit
I shared three different dishes here and we had a really nice meal. However I have to admit that it was not the best over the past days. But still, the location is very convenient and the staff was really friendly as well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-23
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victoriachangvegan
Points +2278
Fun Comfort Food - Edit
The bulgogi in the lettuce wrap was the highlight! The fried dumplings were so sinful and so good. It was also fun to try Korean fried chicken, but that was our least favorite dish. Service was friendly too! We left with happy bellies!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-07
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Dancinglemming
Points +962
Small place with a basic range of Korean food - Edit
Vegan Insa has a small range of savoury food for a reasonably cheap price.
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Bamboubibiche
Points +437
Soooo good !!! - Edit
The food was delicious, the restaurant is in an Hanok which gives a good mood. Must go to Seoul to try Korean vegan food ✨
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queerbianca
Points +324
Beautiful place and delicious! - Edit
The Korean fried chicken was to die for, the texture specifically was in my opinion the best meat substitute I’ve ever had, I’ll think about it forever!! The place is also so beautiful!
Read moreThe only thing that did make me a little uncomfortable is realising that this place is connected to a cult (of which I know very little other than it’s all vegan - so it might not be a harmful one)
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-29
Pros: Incredible food, Good prices, Absolutely beautiful
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RGives
Points +74
Delicious!!!!!!!! - Edit
This was so incredible. Love this place. Everything I ate was delicious.
Read morePros: Korean Fried Chicken, DUMPLINGS, Intimate atmosphere
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SuperTeacher
Points +93
Fantastic, affordable, consistant - Edit
Loved the food quality and the price. This is my go to spot.
Read morePros: Tasty, Filling, Affordable
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Pushti
Points +47
2 Gluten free options. - Edit
The lady there was super helpful, she told me exactly which dishes can be made Gluten free (bibimbap and rice cake soup), after ordering I heard her in the kitchen shouting "GLUTEN FREE!" a lot 😂
Read moreI ordered the bibimbap and it was really good 👍 my friend ordered the alt meat warps and the lady even pointed which Banchans are GF so that I can steal from my friend a bite hahaha
Pros: The service, The food, The atmosphere
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annibolika
Points +607
Perfect - Edit
Super nice!
Read moreLoved especially the fake chicken
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-29
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feb214
Points +294
Ottimo cibo autentico Coreano - Edit
Ci sono andato due volte e ho sempre mangiato bene.
Read moreOttima la zuppa di tteok e ravioli e la "carne" di soia nel samgyeopsal (dove si mangia la carne con una foglia d'insalata e vari contorni).
Sconsiglierei il "pollo fritto" perché sono i pezzettini di soia reidratata fritti direttamente e risultano molto spugnosi.
Locale accogliente, personale molto gentile e capiscono l'inglese. Il chiosco per ordinare ha anche la lingua inglese.
Una tappa obbligata a Seoul
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-19
Pros: Samgyeopsal, Rice cake soup with dumplings, Shared tables
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Jim23
Points +116
Great food. Cozy and peaceful - Edit
Bimbap and dumplings were excellent. The vegan egg is awesome!!
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PeanutButterEle
Points +1219
Cucina tipica Coreana vegana!!! - Edit
Cucina tipica coreana: bibimbap, ravioli, japchae, contorni vari e salse tipiche come la ssamjang, involtini, noodle…. il paradiso qua a seul dove di posti nettamente vegani ce ne sono davvero pochi! Inoltre locale stile coreano davvero tipico! che dire… stra consigliato!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-15
Pros: Cucina tipica coreana , Il locale
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Brummi36
Points +84
Absolutly amazing! - Edit
When I entered the restaurant, the owner already welcomed me with open arms. He showed me the dishes they serve and everything looked delicious. I will come back again to try some other dishes. I am happy, that they have vegan Bulgogi, because it was my favorite dish, when I was a child and ate meat back then.
Read moreBig recommendations!
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-14
Pros: Variety of dishes, Vegan meat orientated dishes, Very kind employees and owner
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bapo73
Points +41
Vegan Korean food - Edit
Try authentic vegan Korean food. The place was pretty too and the staff friedly. plus low price
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tbmpo
Points +11
Five stars - Edit
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Read moreFinding a truly great vegan restaurant in Seoul is no small feat — which makes Vegan Insa all the more special.
We were lucky to be served by Eunji, who was one of the warmest, most attentive servers we've encountered anywhere. She chatted with us about her family and even mentioned she had visited our hometown in the US and loved it — it felt like being welcomed by a friend. Her hard work and genuine hospitality made the whole evening memorable.
The food was outstanding. The dumpling soup was comforting and deeply flavorful, the bibimbap was beautifully balanced, and the vegan bulgogi was honestly the best we had in all of Korea. Each dish felt thoughtfully prepared — real Korean flavors, no compromises.
We've made a point of trying as many vegan spots in Seoul as we could find, and Vegan Insa is our favorite — by a wide margin. Don't miss it.
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-05
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faneb
Points +88
Delicious vegan food - Edit
This was a good place to try Korean meat dishes without the meat.
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Taniavvvvveeeg
Points +77
Korean food - Edit
El lugar es lindo y la comida es sabrosa y abundante.
Read morePros: Bonito, Buen precio, Sabroso
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serena98
Points +3704
Delightful - Edit
A bit hard to find (wrong HappyCow location) but absolutely delicious and friendly service too. Nice ambiance. Would love to be able to go again
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-17
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tselmek
Points +39
Amazing vegan versions of Korean meals - Edit
I could experience a typical Korean meal with vegan versions of meat-based dishes
Read moreI tried vegan bulgogi and a vegan fried egg and I recommend it
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gibbsli
Points +155
A Vegan haven - Edit
Wonderful food in a beautiful atmosphere around a tiny courtyard garden. Enjoyed sharing 2 of the set meals so I could try a few different flavours. A welcoming vibe.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-10
Pros: Tasty
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lalanani
Points +351
My Favorite Vegan Spot in Area - Edit
Super welcoming staff. Especially Mr. Kim! He is fluent in English. Sweet to all customers. He’s the best. He will put a smile on your face. The staff come from a background of meditation-centered lifestyle.
Read moreThey have a break from 3PM-5PM.
When it’s really crowded inside, they don’t make it a hard 3PM close. But I try to be respectful and finish or take my food to go by 3PM.
The prices are reasonable. Order a lot! My faves are the soup and the Korean fried soy chicken and side of egg. I went multiple times.
Very clean bathroom.
Yummy ginger candies at register. Order on the screen.
Near palaces and Hanok areas.
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-08
Pros: Order the Korean Fried Soy Chicken
Cons: No cons
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ChrissieBTS
Points +233
Beyond Amazing! - Edit
This place is sooo good - almost too good to put into words! You really must go there! So much choice, so delicious and absolutely excellent value for money. Really hoping we can back there again to try more things from the menu.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-03
Pros: Choice, Taste, Value for money
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CoRa81
Points +157
Delizioso - Edit
Posto piccolo ma veramente carino, tutto molto molto buono, da provare assolutamente!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-03
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KrzysiekRafa
Points +70
Best place in Insa-Dong - Edit
This place has really good and fresh food. It is perfectly located, close to some tourists attractions. I have been there twice and ordered two different set of meals. Both were very good. And the pumpkin juice with rice - this is so cool! And here you pay first once you order at the kiosk
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kerstin.drr
Points +28
Must go in Seoul - Edit
The best korean fried chicken and amazing sushi! the vegan egg on the bibimbap is incredible, the texture of the yolk is exactly like boiled egg!!
Read morethe portions are sooo big and it’s really really cheap! I come here everytime I am in Seoul and honestly, not only for vegans is this a must go!
There are usually a lot of people so it’s good to book a tableful advance maybe.
Updated from previous review on 2026-03-28
Pros: Taste, Price, Coziness
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HerrKrabbe
Points +50
Insanely good, authentic Korean, vegan food. - Edit
Nice staff, perfect menu and delicious food. Highly recommend!
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