Vegan
Western
Beer/Wine
Small vegan restaurant that offers a menu of local cuisine. Dishes include asparagus & lemon, burger, bracken pasta, and more. Limited seating. Open Mon-Wed 11:30am-4:00pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am-8:00pm. Closed Thu. Reservations advised. Last order 7pm.
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35, Taejong-ro 99beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan, South Korea
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Added by dreamydahlia on 12 Sep 2022
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55 Reviews
First Review by dreamydahlia
dongjidong
Points +5645
Delightful - Edit
Only had time to stop in for a quick lunch, but it left a really positive impression. The venue is lovely, the staff were genuinely friendly, and the menu had plenty of interesting options.
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MaximTzipori
Points +95
Amazing food and atmosphere - Edit
The menu contains nice choices of very special and delicious dishes. Everything we took was amazing (maybe besides the ice cream dessert, which was only good). I went with my carnivore friend and he enjoyed it very much as well, was surprised that it was that good.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Highest quality dishes, Beautiful plating
Cons: Ice cream wasn't amazing
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Roparzh
Points +4800
Feeling fancy in Yeongdu - Edit
Calm setting. Stylish. Minimalistic. I liked the interior.
Read moreOrdered a menu for two and we got various dishes. A clash of various flavours. The starters dish was very good, but the main dish was mildly disappointing. Dessert was decent.
Prices fair.
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gloriagarfri
Points +237
Vegano en Busan - Edit
Hemos comido el menú para 2 y estaba todo muy rico. Puedes elegir 1 entrante, 2 principales, un postre y 2 bebidas de la carta. Lo que elegimos todo muy bueno. El personal muy amable. Lo recomiendo!
Read morePros: La comida vegana, El ambiente, El horario
Cons: Todo bien
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SOY801
Points +48
Unique and suuuper delicious - Edit
We had the menu for two and every single dish was lovingly prepared, presented and tasted amazing.
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Lasi
Points +1505
Not Living Up To Expecations - Edit
Since the restaurant wants to provide higher experiences with their fusion food, our expectations were set accordingly. We opted for a menu for two. We started off great with a delicious panipuri and hummus. Our mains, chamnamul pasta and green curry were tasty but we missed an original taste. They were good and the portions filling but we expected more interesting flavours. They did not have the croffle so we had the pistachio mousse which was excellent. We were not fond of our drinks, lemon and peach lime. If it wasn't for the aspirations the restaurant has, it would be full stars. The bathroom reflects this somewhat, having fancy design but missing toilet paper.
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happy.juju
Points +389
Tasty in Busan - Edit
I came across this place using the HappyCow app with high recommendations and I now understand why.
Read moreI enjoyed the light tea they provided upon sitting. My friend and I shared the vegan burger and chamnamul pasta. It was the most impressive meal I’ve had as a long time vegetarian/vegan. I will be thinking about this place for a long time. If you are in Busan and want a nice place to dine, please do not overlook this restaurant.
To eat here, you should make a reservation, which my friend and I did not know. The kind staff counted their seating and put us on a waitlist to eat an hour before they closed. Pricing was very reasonable.
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-08
Pros: Amazing flavours, food was very good, Beautiful ambiance , Kind staff
Cons: None
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PKorpal
Points +65
Gem - Edit
Visited APR today, the food was better than I imaged. The service and ambience was great. I would definitely go back.
Read morePros: Food, Dessert , Ambience
Cons: No dislikes
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Nicolo82
Points +49
Extraordinary vegan - Edit
Fantastic! Delicious food, relaxed atmosphere, great service! I rarely eat pasta at the restaurant, because I already eat plenty at home, but decided to take a break from the kimchi and... oh boy! Beautifully balanced and delicate flavours from the mushrooms and pesto sauce, perfectly al dente pasta, lovely presentation. The entree was delicious too, again with balance and texture. Thank you for the meal, I really enjoyed it!
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere, Service
Cons: Location
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thegGreenquest
Points +312
Le salé était bien - Edit
Des plats salés bien maîtrisés. Par contre le sucré (tant les desserts que boissons) sont 100x trop sucrés, dommage car c'est très esthétique.
Read morePas compris non plus pour un restaurant de ce ''standing'' que les serviettes et eau soient posées à l'entrée du restaurant pas vraiment visibles.
Pros: Plats salés, Décoration intérieure
Cons: Desserts et boissons trop sucrées, Rapport qualité-prix décevant
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pizzacow
Points +22
Delishhhh - Edit
Such a lovely restaurant and a delicious menu. Got the 1 person set for 40,000krw. Service and food is amazing.
Read morePros: The roasted cabbage appetizer was delicious , I would live in the croffle dessert
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diodradek
Points +242
ARP - 아르프 - Edit
Venue
Read moreA mix of neutral tones, black wood and the odd bit of stainless steel. It definitely captures the feel it’s going for. Make sure you make a reservation via catchtable before you arrive!
Service
I was welcomed warmly and quickly shown to my table. Water and a menu QR code was provided with the instruction to call over the waiter when I was ready to order.
Food
Appetiser, main, dessert, drink = A+
A fine dining experience without the tiny portions. Probably overdid it a bit with the appetiser, main and dessert to myself but oh well.
Price
Not a fine dining price tag! Prices are listed on the online menu so I won’t go into it here but I’m more than happy.
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GabrielaVillafrádez
Points +370
Amazing vegan food - Edit
Amazing food. We had the burger, pasta, and croffle.
Read moreThe restaurant is situated in a very nice area, but away from the mainland.
Pros: Delicious food
Cons: Location, You need to make a reservation
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Levicoolguy101
Points +1791
Great food 8/10 - Edit
They really know how to make tasty food here and have a decent amount of options, fufils that sort of western food that's vegan which you might miss when in Korea.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-02-01
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MarkSham
Points +89
Not suitable for vegetarian that don't take 5 alliums - Edit
Came all the way but was informed they are unable to provide any dishes that's without 5 allium. The chef not interested to entertain any requests for customisation though the waitress tried asking. Disappointed! 😞
Read moreCons: Cannot customise to dishes without onion / garlic
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georgianeef
Points +126
worth the trip - Edit
had lunch here and it was absolutely delicious! amongst the best vegan food i have had. the cabbage was a real standout. i also had the ARP burger which was hearty and flavoursome.
Read moreeasy booking through catch table website - definitely book in advance!!
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hanguko
Points +255
Worth it - Edit
I don't go to Yeongdo much often but having lunch there before heading towards 태종대 is a good idea. We had a burger each and shared the 참나물 pasta. We were full with good food, well it's worth it!
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BrittainMcCall
Points +995
Delightful fine dining! - Edit
From the ultra chic decor and classy tunes playing, you feel like a million bucks when you walk in the door but at the same time, arp is not pretentious. It’s quite friendly and welcoming. I had the Napa cabbage, burger and a glass of rice wine.
Read moreThe napa cabbage was phenomenal and probably my favorite! The vegetable is succulent and cooked with some crunchy nuts and topped with delicate vegan cheese that melts in your mouth.
The dookin burger had a juicy, satisfyingly hearty tofu patty with an appealing crust which paired swimmingly with the tartar sauce and veggies. You get some tasty sticks of fried asparagus served with your burger!
The rice wine was a unique pairing that was served in modern glass that was pleasant and sweet.
The food was not just beautiful and instagrammable, but also delicious and prepared with passion and skill. My meal was like a work of art, Zi almost felt guilty eating it!
I would suggest offering a physical menu because the QR code phone menu was a little finicky.
arp is a unique and delectable classy gastro experience that shows even vegans can enjoy fine dining. You must check it out if you visit Busan!
Pros: Artistic, beautiful food and restaurant, Friendly owner, not pretentious , Delicious unique taste
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Kayy_B
Points +1147
Perfection! - Edit
Wow! Loved everything that we ordered. Based on the recommendations/reviews, we ordered one of each of the pastas, burgers, and dessert (charcoaled waffle with ice cream). Everything was perfect and flavorful. We enjoyed the tea that was served as a welcome. The staff was super friendly. Make sure to make a reservation! We weren’t able to it online as we didn’t have a local Korean number, so we called using the phone at our hotel.
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RudiDarran
Points +538
Amazing - Edit
A really special place that is a very welcomed completely vegan place in Busan. Delicious.
Read morePros: Everything , Decor, Food
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Sunkyung
Points +1430
Great burger, friendly staffs - Edit
I didn’t have high expectation for their burgers, but burgers were really good. I tried the vegan fish sandwich made with tofu, and it was spot on. Staffs were friendly, interior was aesthetically pleasing and the staffs were friendly.
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intcultcom
Points +217
Not to be missed while in Busan! - Edit
The food was terrific, the staff was friendly and even the dinnerware was superbly eclectic. And the prices were great.
Read moreNot to be missed for anyone - vegan or not. Take your non vegan friends to show them how vegan food can be even better than meat and dairy focused dishes.
Pros: Incredible original vegan food, Terrific friendly service, A beautiful atmosphere, including the great music
Cons: Nothing
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tiffyday
Points +2142
Agreed - best pasta we've had in Korea - Edit
We read the other reviews - and promptly made a reservation through the "Find a table" link on Google Maps, which takes you to a site called Catchtable.net, which was super easy. I can see why they might be strict on taking reservations, as there is only one chef and the place is very small. We agree that the pasta is definitely the best we've had in Korea! Highly recommend, we also really enjoyed the aesthetic of the restaurant.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-29
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siscoombs
Points +1515
Yummy & aesthetic! - Edit
As soon as you walk in the smell of the food made us so hungry, very cute spot and such yummy food.
Read moreWe got the entree and both pastas and they were really good!
Have to make a reservation, we struggled on their site so I messaged on Instagram and got a quick response.
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MissGreenie
Points +1064
Great experience! - Edit
We enjoyed eating at ARP. The food was great and the staff was friendly. Generally we would recommend checking this place out when in Korea.
Read moreHowever, the biggest struggle we experienced was the reservation process. Maybe we didn't find the English site but when wanting to confirm the reservation we always got sent back to the restaurant's general site. At some point we gave up and had someone help us. Although it's quite complicated you should come with a reservation only, since the restaurant is rather small.
Some people mentioned that the food wasn't served at the same time. We experienced the same, however we shared my partners meal first and then mine, which worked out well for us.
Pros: Delicious food, Small and quiet place
Cons: Difficult reservation process
intcultcom
Thanks! I'm headed to Busan in a couple of weeks. Looking for the best vegan places to visit...
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@intcultcom: We reserved one day before going there. So time isn't the problem. The difficulty was the language barrier. This place should definitely be on your itinerary😊
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k3kflip
Points +566
Minimalistic space - Edit
We had the bracken pasta, chamnamul pasta and the burger. Our favourite was the bracken pasta, different textures, a little bit of spice, a lot of umami. Also the beetroot ketchup you get wirh the burger is delicious. Everything is prepared in an open tiny kitchen next to the tables. The restaurant is minimalistic and very fancy which I typically don't like, but the food was extra good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-29
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shirrupmaple
Points +74
Basically reservation only - Edit
Don't go if you don't have one, they'll say it's full even if there are many tables open...
Read moreThey couldn't seat ONE person in a half empty restaurant
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-29
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