Name is an abbreviation for "rice with herbal medicine, fruit and vegetables." Vegan buffet style food prepared in a traditional, Korean (temple food) spirit. The basic menu is composed of porridge, a soy-base soup, variety of cooked season greens, acorn jelly, tofu, and different sides. Organic fruit and seasonable tea served. Directions: Take Seoul subway line 1 to Jonggak Station, take exit 3, walk straight toward Geumgang Jehwa, turn left at intersection of Geumgang Jehwa, turn right at Sudo Pharmacy located centrally on Insadong St, walk 100m and on the left is Han Gwa Chae. Also nearby is Anguk Station on the Seoul subway line 3. 한과채'란 "과일과 채소, 치유력 있는 나물들이 곁들여진 한식"이란 뜻입니다. 사찰음식을 포함한 한식 뷔페이며, 기본메뉴로 밥과 죽, 다양한 계절 야채와 나물, 두부 및 각종 밑반찬 등이 제공됩니다. 유기농 과일과 차가 제공되며 모든 재료는 국내산을 사용합니다. 가격은 1인 당 13,000원 입니다(2017년 4월 기준). 영업시간은 매일 점심11:30~14:30, 저녁 17:00~20:30 이며, 일요일은 휴무입니다. Open Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm. Closed Sun.
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30-9 Guan Hoon Dong, Jong Ro gu, Insadong, Seoul, South Korea
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99 Reviews
First Review by tohho
rawfit
Points +638
Last visit 27 Aug 16 - Edit
Walked in and the place was empty. We wanted to sit at a certain table. One of the staff members raised her voice and said" no go sit over near the corner." Again the place was empty. While eating we found a hair in the potato dish. We nicely confronted the staff about the hair and all they could say was sorry. Business may be dropping because no one came the entire time we were there. I will not visit there again. Respect your customers are you'll lose them.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2016-09-07
Pros: Ok food
Cons: Pricey, Rude staff, Hair in food (no hair net)
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LaiNamKhim
Points +370
Traditional Korean food at a very good price - Edit
For just 13000 won, you get a buffet spread of mostly traditional Korean dishes. Considering that a bowl of bibimbap would set you back by 8000won at most places, this is really great value.
Read moreWe were first served with a tea, a vegetable stew and sesame/multi grain porridge, as well as a full pan cake fresh from the frying pan -- I really like the pan cake.
What I like is that I get to try various Korean dishes. Most are quite tasty, and there were a few interesting dishes -- like peanut sprouts. The kimchi was a bit of a disappointment though.
The restaurant closes quite early though. We came at 8pm on the first night and they were not open to guests any more. Came back on the 2nd night at 7:30pm. By 8pm, they were starting to clear the buffet spread.
Pros: good value, traditional food
Cons: Close early
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amandateng
Points +149
13,000won buffet - Edit
Came in, and was seated down with black bean porridge, soybean soup and cuppa hot tea. Help yourself to the food, one plate. Interesting dishes, very healthy with lots of different green veg.
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Vandekieft
Points +321
Very nice place - Edit
As I walked in I was seated right away with soup, water, and tea served very fast. Grab your own plate and scoop you item food style buffet. This place felt nice and relaxing and had some decent options. Fresh cut fruit, tofu, rice, soup, sprouts, all in multiple varieties. Tasty place and well priced at 13,000 won. around 11USD.
Read morePros: 100% Vegan, Cheap, Best staff
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jctbaker
Points +87
Delicious, quick, great ambience - Edit
I went here with a friend last weekend had stuffed myself – three very solid passes at the buffet. When you sit down, they serve you a pair of little soups; one green-veg and one sort of sesame porridge. Both are very nice. Then it's time to fill your plate. They have both 'five grain rice' and brown rice with chickpeas. Sooooo many dishes to try. I thought going in it was a Chinese style place but I think now it's Korean vegetarian/temple food. I loved the little pancake slices, the tofu with spicy vinegar(?), and several veg dishes I can't name. The lady also presented us with some lotus root. There is some fruit for dessert. It's 13,000w each, so more expensive than a couple of nearby options. I loved it, though. If you're hungry, definitely come here. In fact, just come here. As a vegetarian or vegan or veg-curious you can't lose. It's delicious and healthy. They also sell some veggie supplies, like flax seeds, beans, etc.
Read morePros: Delicious, Choice, Lot of food
Cons: A bit pricey
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MikeFree27
Points +79
Vegetable Artistry - Edit
Yeah these are traditional Korean dishes made without fish or meat. But it's much more than that. The dishes each have their own signature. You'll leave feeling full yet energized.
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MarmiteHappy
Points +641
Delicious - Edit
The dishes are all delicious and there are a lot of them. The staff are very friendly and happy to chat about the food (in Korean).
Read moreMy favourite were the peanut sprouts, which the owner assured me were an expensive delicacy. I also really like the marinated Chinese pepper (Sancho) but they don't have it every time.
Pros: Good price, Good food
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KleinBiket
Points +81
Very nice temple food - Edit
Temple food buffet. The lady was very nice, we were offered tea, rice porridge and pumpkin, and there were lots of options available.
Read morePros: nice staff, vegan food, tasty
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LaurenceM
Points +50
very tasty food and a lot of options - Edit
The price was 13 000 won per person for the buffet. There was a very large variety of food to choose from and overall it was delicious!!! Yummy! The only con would be that it is in a basement. I think I saw no windows and even if it is clean, we can't say it is a charming setting. But the food? Wow! And my korean boyfriend told me it tastes like real korean food cooked by his mother and he loved it. :-)
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pinkcatmints
Points +206
Traditional Korean Food - Vegan Style - Edit
Everything here was delicious and my Korean friend assured me that was all true to traditional Korean cuisine which I was worried about not being able to try.
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dan&mia
Points +759
Good food, questionable hygiene practices - Edit
We really enjoyed the meal and we were the first to arrive for dinner service. However, when we went to get seconds, they asked us to use the same plates which did not seem sufficiently sanitary. Otherwise, the place was clean, but if it was crowded, we probably would have stopped eating at that point.
Read morePros: Flavorful food, Lots of veggies, Freshly prepared
Cons: Reusing plate for seconds
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semichi
Points +25
A Must-Go!! Fantastic!! - Edit
Besides its super delicious and fresh food from local farms, Han Gwa Chae's a lo-fi and warm place that makes me feel like home. My vegan partner (who has been a vegan for 10 yrs)and I call it the "mama place" because it has a warm chef mama and a cute goofy daddy as staffs. The next day, we couldn't find our way to a nearby famous (but overrated, won't go there again) restaurant called Sanchon. Out of stupid desperation I went to Han Gwa Chae for help. They were sooooo kind that they called Sanchon for me for directions and asked their own customers who just finished their meal to lead me there! OMZ...
Read moreOur favorite dish was called Tarae SSuk. The mama chef told us that it's a very special Korean vegetable. It looked like spinach but deserved a category of its own because it didn't taste like vegetables! The overall experience was mouth-and-soul-orgasmic.
Updated from previous review on Sunday August 11, 2013
Updated from previous review on Sunday August 11, 2013
Pros: impressive food, good value, friendly staff
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Ricardo
Points +17448
Vegan Buffet for a Very Reasonable Price - Edit
I was there a couple of weeks ago on a weekday during lunch time.
Read moreThere was a good variety of food: salads, soups, fruits, main dishes, etc.
The staff was friendly but they only appear to know basic phrases in English.
The buffet is 13000 Won (lunch or dinner), which is a very good deal, I think.
Food do not have labels, but most of the times you can guess what's in there just by looking at it.
The place is a little bit hard to find, given that it's in the basement. So I think you can get pretty close if you go towards the "Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art".
Then, you will see the building right on Insadong 10-gil street.
Pros: good variety of food, very reasonable price, friendly staff
Cons: food do not have labels
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Katharinenstrasse
Points +74
Delicious food. - Edit
We came here for an early dinner and loved the food. The buffet is small enough to not get panicked and big enough to have a wide selection of fresh korean vegetables. The taste was on a really high level, they definitely know how to cook.
Read moreWhat we liked most was that it all tasted so natural, it's about the true ingredients in this restaurants. Especially good are the sort of pancakes made of rise with different herbs inside. The staff is very friendly and warm.
Pros: mostly organic and regional, delicious food , buffet for a reasonable price
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vegpenguin
Points +47
Great buffet choice in Insadong - Edit
Buffet style restaurant in the heart of Insadong. It can be hard to find in the evening, so look for the Korean spelling of the restaurant's name or count your foot steps ;) Restaurant is below the ground floor and buffet price was 12000 Won (all you can eat). The staff spoke English to a limited extend. Good choice of food. Hangwachae is to the north of Seoul what New Start Restaurant is to the south.
Read morePros: Good price, Great choice of food
Cons: Can be hard to find in the evening
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backpasher
Points +161
Good value, great taste - Edit
For 10000 won, it's hard to beat this place! It's located in Insadong, which is an interesting part of town itself, and pretty easy to find.
Read moreThe food was delicious - particularly the tempura type veges, the hearty soup and the rice.
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Pros: Great food, Friendly, Good value
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westcornersville
Points +659
Large Buffet--Albeit with No Mock Meats - Edit
I liked this place--a surprisingly large number of dishes given that they didn't use mock meats (though a few mock meats would've added even more to the variety). There were several dishes that I couldn't identify--including one very thick starchy wheat-like dish. Otherwise, they had a tofu dish (fairly plain) that contrasted with some spicy vegetable (and kimchi) dishes, quite a few salad items and a yam dish. They had several soups. They brought out a pancake with each meal. Note that this restaurant is actually on Seokjeong-Gil (on the north side approximately 2/3rds of the way down the block as you head east away from Insadong-Gil, in the basement). The price is 10000 won per person.
Read morePros: good food, decent variety, yams and pancakes were especially good
Cons: could use a few mock meats
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tohho
Points +63
traditional korea food - Edit
Good tast, 13 types to choose plus salad and also a Korea pake cake. 10000 won per person, good for value.
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