Vegan
Asian
Korean
마루 자연식김밥 is a traditional Korean restaurant in Insadong serving bunsik, kimbap, udon, dumbling, stir fry spicy rice paste (TTeok), fish cake soup, and more. Occasionally closes at 5:00 pm (twice a month 1st and 3rd Wednesday.) NOTE: Has signs associated with Loving Hut. Open Tue-Sun 10:30am-7:30pm. Closed Mon. Last order: 7:00 pm.
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35-4, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 03149
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- Wheelchair accessible
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Last update on 11 Dec 2024 by ysnghee
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Added by GraceHong on 10 Dec 2018
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337 Reviews
First Review by Rosaespanola
Sammyantha
Points +22
Hidden gem - Edit
Tucked away but well worth a bit of a hunt. Delicious food! Chefs were very friendly and spoke good English - helpful in explaining what dishes were and how much food was needed.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-26
Pros: Cosy - a couple of tables in a plastic tent, Extensive menu, Traditional Korean food with no seafood!
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RainIchigo
Points +378
Very cozy, good price and taste is amazing! - Edit
It was a bit hard to find, but eventually found it backed away in a corner, haha. The ladies were very nice and spoke a little english. For a small shop the menu was quote extensive and had all the traditional foods. Be mindful that the shop does not really have a seating area inside, it's inside a see through tent. Can be a little cold but they have a heater.
Read morePros: Cozy, Good price, Tasty food
Cons: No inside seating
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solberry
Points +132
Best food I've had in Korea!! - Edit
This was the best meal I've had in Korea so far! I've been dreaming about returning to eat more of their food. I ordered bibim noodles, fried tofu kimbap, and dumplings. Everything was perfectly cooked, fresh, and so delicious that I immediately wished I could eat the meal all over again at the end. The noodles were my favorite as they offered a good amount of spice and a distinctly Korean freshness with the cold veggies and notes of citrus. The staff are lovely, warm, and kind as well. The menu offers a good variety so one can sample different types of Korean food.
Read moreMain thing to note is that since they're busy and everything is cooked fresh to order, the food does take a while to come out. However, it is absolutely worth it.
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-06
Pros: Delicous food, Good variety of options
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natalienate
Points +36
Amazing - Edit
Loved the tteokbokki udang hot dish
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Cryde
Points +70
Cheap and charming - Edit
The kimpab are very good and the tteobokki too
Read moreIf you you stay in the area you can go back and test another thing !
Pros: Kimpab, Tteokbokki, Cheap and very nice place
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Rachelxvegan
Points +332
Affordable and great food - Edit
My partner and I ordered the kimbap and it tastes amazing! Was our first time trying it and wasn't let down. Great price too!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-21
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giorgiakappa
Points +469
Best kimbap - Edit
Being vegan in Korea is extremely difficult, luckily there are incredible places like this to welcome vegans that want to experience korean traditional street food.
Read moreEverything was delicious but I absolutely loved how the shop was ethically vegan
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janetnz
Points +616
Great - Edit
Great food and good prices. We had two types of gimbap, fried dumplings, and tteokibokki odeng hot bar.
Read moreNot quite sure what the hot bar was because the tteokibokki odeng hot bar was a single dish.
It was all great.
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B12mangel
Points +1115
Good food, nice prices - Edit
We had the gimbap which was delicious (i missed a dip or sauce or something) and the Tteokbeokki odeng and the size of this dish was small, but for its prize i was okay with that.
Read morePros: Food was good, Nice prices- not expensive
Cons: Service was okay, Small portions
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shannen.veryperfect
Points +2460
❤️ - Edit
Small restaurant in a Kiosk-Style which is operated by two lovely ladies. When we went there, you were only able to sit outside.
Read moreWe tried the Gimbap and got additional brooth to it. The food was very well prepared and I would recommend going there anytime ❤️
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slushman
Points +139
Great food and great prices! - Edit
The shop was located right next to the main shopping section of Insadong, and was easy to find. The staff spoke English well and the menu was also in English. I ordered two dishes and a tea and it was 14,500, which is very reasonable! The food was delicious, and it was great to eat Korean food I usually can’t eat! There was a bit of a wait time, but they were busy and pleasant.
Read morePros: Authentic vegan Korean food, Affordable , Delicious
Cons: Wait time is a bit long
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FloraJabes
Points +470
Petite échoppe sur Insadong très très bonne! - Edit
Bien situé, ce snack dispose de quelques tables. J'ai goûté aux fried dumpling, au vegan ongdae et au fried tofu kimbap, tout était très bon ! Les prix sont raisonnables et la propriétaire parle un peu l'anglais.
Read morePros: Plats Coréens vegans , Tout est fait sur place devant nos yeux, Plats goûteux
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sandrinecerqueira
Points +219
Recommend - Edit
You can have a taste of the typical Korean food vegan style with all the flavours and especially not missing out on anything.
Read morePros: Price, Taste, Options
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Vegan Victoria
Points +615
Tasty Korean Vegan Lunch - Edit
This is a small place with about a dozen items on the menu. A regular customer helped me choose the tofu roll and the udong, a noodle soup. Both were tasty and fresh
Read morePros: Tasty healthy vegan food , Friendly service, Good value
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Artgothika
Points +19
Gimbap copieux et délicieux - Edit
J'ai découvert le gimbap dans ce restaurant et j'ai adoré ! C'était vraiment très bon !
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bramire2
Points +24
Great food, gruff service - Edit
I came here a couple times during my week-ish stay in Seoul, and the location is great in the middle of Insadong near Gyeongbokgung Palace and, maybe more importantly, right next to the Museum Kimchichan. So grateful to have vegan options so close! The dumplings are amazing, kimbap also really good, rice cake soup super nourishing, kimchi delicious, and tteokbokki very yummy. The only negative is that the owner is pretty gruff and apparently overworked, so she can be short and rushed with you (she was even kind of mean to one customer who was being confusing about what they wanted). Maybe more so with foreigners. The owner and cook (I think her daughter?) were audibly huffing a lot on Sunday when I came by (the day before their day off on Mondays, so they were probably extra tired), which created an atmosphere of anxiety. But the owner can also be super nice and helpful! A bit all over the place when it comes to customer service, but as long as you have thick skin you’ll be alright. And be complimentary! It helps.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-12
Pros: Amazing food, Great location
Cons: Customer service, Not a ton of food options
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Helloimerinxo
Points +198
Yummy! - Edit
I loved being able to try Korean dishes here, all the food was very good, not too spicy. And the workers were sweet.
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na5m2
Points +1015
Good value for money - Edit
Kimbap was good and cheap, the women working here also spoke good English!
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Evee12
Points +44
Great food and good price - Edit
Food was fresh and tasty. Really reasonably priced.
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Angelicforsure
Points +83
Good food - Edit
The food was good but not a lot of sitting space. I had to sit in the sun. Also very minimal service but it was cheap.
Read morePros: Food, Low price
Cons: the space
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Fluffykittens
Points +95
Delicious food! - Edit
It's difficult to find vegan Korean food, but this place has so many options for vegan Korean food! It's amazing!! Everything is delicious. The customer service aspect could be improved, but they speak English, which is helpful for foreigners. There is also very limited seating, so you might have to share a table with a friendly stranger or wait for a party to leave to sit down. Definitely order before getting a seat. Also be mindful of the times before going! I went here frequently and often saw people upset when they got there right after the lunch break started and were unable to order. So definitely check the times!
Read moreHumanbean4
Great tips!
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JoyceYoon
Points +17
Authentic and tasty - Edit
Wonderful tasty food! Ordered the seasonal cold noodles, kimbap and tteokbokki and mandu. All were very tasty! Will definitely return
Read morePros: Ease of ordering , Great flavor
Cons: Hard to find the first time
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AmandaSakiye
Points +3297
So delicious 🥰 - Edit
Everything is incredibly delicious. Very casual outdoor covered seating. Highly recommend😄
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adipodean
Points +46
Super tasty in nice area - Edit
Nice place to stop on your way to the Gyeongbokgung Palace as it is just one Metro stop away. There is a nicely pedestrianised area around this restaurant with art galleries and modern clothing and art shops. I wandered around while the food was being prepared.
Read moreI had the Udon noodle soup which was a bit bland, but I asked for it spicy and they obliged with some chilli powder. Probably going off menu a bit, but tasty outcome! Fried dumplings were excellent - really nice stuffing. Freshly squeezed lemon juice was perfect for a hot summer day, and a better option than canned soda.
Pros: Value for money
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beamanea
Points +33
Awesome! - Edit
The Food is freshly made, delicious and cheap. Then can speak english as well
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breadje
Points +165
Good food - Edit
The dishes we ordered were nice, though my sibling didn't really like the California roll because of the pickled vegetables. I thought it was nice, but there was quite a lot of sauce. The tteokbokki and dumplings were both very good! We did have to sit in a hallway which was a bit unfortunate.
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Horemheb
Points +118
Good food cheap price - Edit
Very nice food at unbeatable prices 👍 and friendly service
Read morePros: Many options, Price, Friendly service
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