Vegan
Italian
Beer/Wine
Fusion

Est. June 2022. A fusion vegan bistro/wine bar. Serves pasta, cheese plates and calamari all served with a one drink minimum at dinner. Check Instagram for day off. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm. Last order 2pm/8pm.


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28 Reviews

First Review by SteveH

Indigoblue_readsalot

Points +235

Vegan
25 Jun 2024

so good 😍

the staff were so pleasant and the food was great!!!! the location is good and overall so worth the visit

lydiab96

Points +984

Vegan
11 Jun 2024

A bit too rich for me

This place is small and I did need to wait about half an hour for a table.

Based on the recommendations of other reviews I ordered the mushroom risotto which was, unfortunately, much too rich for me. It was a decent sized portion and I struggled slightly. I think this must be personal preference though as clearly lots of people really rate it!

They did bring me some free garlic bread as a starter though which was very nice.


I went back and had the sea pasta (can’t remember the exact name) and it was delicious. Would definitely recommend it.

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-03

KatCara

Points +308

Vegan
02 Jun 2024

Cute place, hit & miss food

Little place in a popular Café/Shopping street in Mangwon close to the Market.
Food is a hit and miss for me. Usually they play jazz music in the background which I enjoy. The place is quite small, they are dog friendly.
The Mandarin Open Sandwich is delicious. But another time I ordered the Tomarella Pizza and that one I wouldn't order again, it was super salty😒 And the base is like a wrap not actual Pizza dough.
A decent place but nothing overwhelming.

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-02

Pros: Food is good, Dog friendly

Cons: Very small

BrianPak

Points +566

Vegan
16 Apr 2024

Great little bistro

Very good pastas and very friendly owners, really took care to make sure our friend with allergies was taken care of

HelenHaeryounGi

Points +3150

Vegan
07 Apr 2024

I love it! Great food, Affordable price, beautiful souls

OMG. So good. All are great, and the price is affordable. Since it is opened, it became popular by not only vegan but also non-vegan and neighbors. The portion is generous and you will satisfy which menu you choose!

Yeri

Points +1798

Vegan
02 Apr 2024

OH MY GOSH PLEASE VISIT HERE

The mushroom risotto was SERIOUSLY GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!! Even the creamy pasta was good but wow, that risotto was really something. The place is literally a few mins away from a few other vegan cafes, so please go have lunch/dinner here and go to those cafes for drinks and dessert afterwards!

Bethpez93

Points +398

Vegan
14 Oct 2023

A little bit disappointed 😔

This a lovely little place with a cozy but sophisticated feel but I think I ordered the wrong thing. I will always order a pizza over pasta but this time I wish I'd got the pasta. The pizza didn't have a tomato base (perhaps my fault for not reading the menu properly) which is the essence of a pizza in my opinion so I found it a bit bland. The pesto was mild but ok but some of the salad leaves were really bitter. However I did love the cashew mozzarella. I'd like to come back and try the pastas.

Pros: Big portions, Friendly staff, Nice atmosphere

Alex880

Points +208

Vegan
19 Sep 2023

Lecker und schön

Toller Laden. Das Essen sieht gut aus und schmeckt sehr gut. Kann ich nur empfehlen.

erinvc99

Points +32

Vegan
05 Sep 2023

Great food, large portions

Really enjoyed eating here, I couldn't actually finish my pizza because it was a lot, but it was very good. Pretty decently priced, too. Two of us had a main and a drink, and the total was 44,800 won.

Tarasola

Points +28

Vegan
04 Sep 2023

Amazing food in lovely cafe

I’ve been here twice in one week and had the flatbread pizza. Best vegan mozzarella ever and the portion is generous too. I will dream about this place when I’m back home

JingJingFan

Points +26

Vegan
01 Aug 2023

One of the Best Resturants to I've Ever Been To

I have tried every item on the menu and can confirm that every singer one is a banger. Their funghi pasta and "taste of the sea" pasta is especially TO DIE for.

Pros: Food, Service, Vibes

Arobed

Points +517

Vegan
04 Jul 2023

One of my faves

The food here is amazing, good quality ingredients and portions on the larger side. Everything is just so well made!

Pros: Very delicious, Lgbtq friendly, Good vibes

nooch90

Points +85

Vegan
17 May 2023

Superb

Gourment like food at an afforable price. My partner and I tried few dishes and it was all exquisite. Totally recommend it

Plantfriendly2020

Points +84

Vegan
16 May 2023

Amazing food

We had the pasta, tacos and sandwiches. It was so delicious, one of the best vegan meals in Seoul for me.

Pros: Small, cozy, Good portion size, Friendly staff

Rhea.L.M.

Points +1735

Vegan
17 Apr 2023

New Fave

I just SO APPRECIATE a hearty plate 'o scrumptious mains. Tried tacos and cream pasta.

The chef trained in Japan and Australia.

Will be back, tout de suite! 😋

Pros: Excellent flavors, Excellent textures, Good service

HansChillkowski

Points +54

Vegan
05 Apr 2023

Best vegan Pasta I ever had in a restaurant. And amazing nice fresh flatbread.

100% Will come back here! Was satisfied with everything.

비건스트리밍

Points +37

Vegan
Owner
06 Mar 2023

Good!!

Instagram @darc.en.ciel 🥰

Pros: Completely vegan, Amazing food and cozy place, Friendly staff

hbutton

Points +318

Non Veg
08 Jan 2023

Lovely

Lovely little place. Managed to grab the last night of the "Happy New Year" special menu. Went with the bourguignon and a glass of the house red - tasted so damn good. Its been _a lot_ of years since I last had beef bourguignon, and this tasted exactly like how I remembered it.
Vibe of the place was also lovely, playing chill jazz classics (Ella, Coltrane, etc.) very enjoyable time😄

Pros: All vegan menu!, Delicious!

Cons: Staff speak no english (not that it matters)

rebabeba

Points +584

Vegan
26 Dec 2022

Delicious food and amazing ambience

I can here for Christmas lunch and the food was amazing as always. I had a mushroom ‘flatbread’ and my friend had the creamy mushroom pasta. It was a lovely meal 😊 they gave us earl grey cookies at the end of the meal as a Christmas gift ✨ #Veganuary

Pros: Completely vegan, Cute decor, LGBTQ+ friendly space

TaraLe

Points +235

Vegan
16 Nov 2022

Great food and super nice staff!

It’s a small cute place. I went there with a friend and we shared 3 dishes. Everything was really good! Highly recommend. We want to go back as soon as possible.
It seems to be queer owned and LGBTQ-friendly!😄

Pros: Amazing food, All tastes super fresh, Nice staff/owner

bongbong733

Points +14279

Vegan
31 Oct 2022

Good vibes

Here's a bistro / small restaurant with a couple of savory dishes, e.g. deep-fried vegan calamari rings, pasta and sandwiches.

Dishes appear simple but are made with care and flavor. I really liked the different kinds of dips and sauces, and would love to try more dishes soon.

Prices are a bit high, but at least portions are filling. You can also check out the lunch menu during weekdays, which is a bit cheaper!

The place is homey and has a comfy and super friendly vibe!

Pros: good food, friendly staff, nice vibe

Cons: bit pricey

lildumpling

Points +355

Vegan
17 Oct 2022

Cute little spot

Food was really good and I loved the calamari! The restaurant itself is quite small so best to make a reservation if possible. It’s also located in Mangwon which is a cute area to explore while you’re there!

MelHahn

Points +94

Vegan
25 Sep 2022

This can be your favorite vegan resto in Seoul

All of their menus are so interesting. I tried ragu bolognese pasta and mushroom garden flat bread. They were superb!
Even my non-vegan friend loved it so much.
The service was also exceptional.
The place is small but cozy. Even the toilet is clean and smells good😄

Pros: Delicious menus, Top friendly service, Cozy place

Cons: Small place

S.c.i

Points +538

Vegan
24 Sep 2022

Nice

Very good meals and drinks. Liked all the menus we've tried.

vicsheep

Points +158

Vegan
06 Sep 2022

Lovely vegan bistro!

This small vegan bistro near Mangwon is lovely and the food and its ingredients were really awesome. The staff was very forthcoming and friendly as well. Ordered the mushroom pasta with truffle oil and the ragout pasta - very flavourful!
The bistro's break time is from 3pm to 5pm (as of September 2022). The restaurant has four tables and is easy to find; near Mangwon Market as well.

vegan_nyam

Points +1527

Vegan
20 Jul 2022

Super !

I tried some plate and pasta and it was so good

KadiHarmon

Points +7629

Vegan
02 Jul 2022

Delicious!

Super cute place! I tried the calamari and the carrot lox open face sandwich. Both were excellent! I love the use of vegetables instead of store bought mock meats. The sauces served with the calamari were perfect and so was the dill used on the lox! The vegan honey was a nice touch as well and I loved the rosemary infused water. Can’t wait to go back.




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