Panchan (side dishes), soups, vegetable dishes, traditional music & dance. Vegan except for a lassi drink. Started by a former monk. In Insadong area, mid way between the two ends of Insadong St, in a small street in between Insadong 8-Gil and Insadong 6-Gil adjacent to Insadong-gil. 고풍스럽고 자연친화적인 인테리어가 특색있는 한옥 구조의 사찰음식 전문점입니다. 온돌방에서 식사가 가능하며, 식사로 한정식 코스요리가 제공됩니다. 저녁에는 한국 전통 음악과 춤 공연을 즐길 수 있습니다. 가격은 점심코스 33,000원, 저녁코스 45,000원 입니다(17년 3월 기준). Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-10:00pm.
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Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, 30-13 Rd, Gwanhun 14, Seoul, South Korea
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127 Reviews
First Review by veganqwert
HelenHaeryounGi
Points +3241
The Best Urban Temple Food 서울 최고의 도심 사찰음식 - Edit
[Eng/Kor] Sanchon was my favorite “vegan temple” food restaurant since i was a young girl. Simple, Humble, Stylish cuisine won’t let you down. One of the best urban temple restaurant experience! 산촌은 어려서부터 제가 제일 좋아하던 사찰음식점이에요. 30년 넘게 한 자리에서 사찰음식을 고집스레 지켜온 곳이랍니다. 가격이 싸지는 않지만 음식 자체는 고유의 맛을 살린 아주 겸손한 식단입니다. 절대 후회하지 않을거에요. 멋진 사찰음식을 경험할 수 있거든요.
Read more~Florence~
Definitely one of the best. I enjoyed it SO much! ❤️
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vegan_runner_iain
Points +154
Authentic vegan Korean food - Edit
Excellent food in and lovely setting. A vast selection of dishes when you choose the dinner menu. Tasty veg all round 🇰🇷💚🌱
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~Florence~
Points +2330
MUST TRY in Seoul - Edit
We had the lunch menu. The food was more than delicious; all the textures and tastes went perfectly with eachother, and created a real taste sensation, even when some flavours were subtle. I'm a big fan of the mushroom skewers and mushroom pancake. The rice wine was one of the best I've ever tasted.
Read moreBe careful with some banchan (side dishes), they can be HOT.
The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the last dish (dessert). I was expecting/craving something sweet, but the flavors were savory. The cold cinnamon tea was perfect to end the lunch with though. This place should definitely be on your list when visiting Seoul!
Pros: Taste sensations, Ambiance
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LarissaTorres
Points +104
Amazing food, please try the fried dumplings 🥟 🤤 - Edit
I was supposed to have lunch at another vegan place but they needed a reservation so I wasn’t able to eat there. But fortunately this place was very nearby, in a cute lane and I’m happy I went there😄
Read moreThere are foreigners as well and they even have a delicious vegan croissant 😊
Pros: Cozy , Delicious food , Great atmosphere
Cons: You need to call staff to take your order
BrendaStolwijk
Hey,
Read moreIt looks like the review you wrote is for Oh se gae hyang and not for Sanchon. Could you check? Sanchon doesn't have a-la-carte just a set menu.
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SuzyJones
Points +681
Nice dinner - Edit
The food is presented really well, the staff all speak English, there were so many dishes! The dinner cost 45,000krw and the lunch was 33,000krw. With dinner you got a free glass of wine. The dessert I think contains honey but otherwise all vegan tasting menu, with good tasting food.
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akna
Points +702
Well worth the money - Edit
In my opinion the food itself deserves five stars. We went there on evening we were in Seoul and spent a few hours at the restaurant. A bit tricky to find, just look out for the signs when walking trough the alleys of Insadong. The place is lovely decorated, restrooms available and you can choose whether you want to sit on chairs or on the floor. We had the dinner menu. Many courses and everything was just delicious. Some bits were too spicy for my liking, but most things were absolutely fine. Staff were quick. It‘s quite pricey, but they serve several courses and quality is great. The only reason I don‘t rate them as five stars is that I would have loved some more information with regards to each course. The staff spoke English, but didn‘t really give much information. The evening we went there was a traditional dance performance at 8pm for half an hour which was a lovely surprise. Highly recommend!
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naturallyemmablog
Points +236
A great experience - Edit
A fantastic experience - so many courses and we tried many new things!! The traditional dances at 8pm were also great to see
Read morePros: Great experience , Traditional dance
Cons: Expensive , We didn’t like every single item of food
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MehulRana
Points +84
Dinner and a show - Edit
Very unique food
Read moreI've never had anything quite like it, the set meal was massive and for me it was a little too much to pick from in a single sitting (I get overwhelmed). If you're ok with that open to trying new things and seeing a few dances that were elegant, then this is the place for you
If you can try to sit on the floor with the lower tables
Pros: Good portion size and affordably priced
Cons: Not many oprions
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vibrantveganista
Points +270
Great food, service not so great - Edit
I came here three times whilst in Korea and had the veg noodles and the bibimbap twice. First time service was good but the last time they only bought my friends bibimbap and not mine then they only bought out half the dishes that go with it. I waited so long I could not be bothered to ask again with the language barrier. They do not speak English here, so this made a straightforward situation a lot more difficult. I enjoyed the meal throughly when I had it the first time though. Just a shame they do not have dolsot.
Read morePros: Good food, Cheap
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michelhrv
Points +40
Unique experience ! - Edit
This is the most incredible evening of my trip! A vegan 16 course Korean menu with a Korean dance show in an very nice traditional place! You only got one evening in Seoul ? Just don’t even try elsewhere!
Read morePros: Menu unique vegan, High class
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PatriciaJacquet
Points +82
Un repas traditionnel Coréen délicieux! - Edit
Un accueil très chaleureux, ici on vous propose de vous laver les mains et d’ôter vos chaussures à peine arrivé! Le repas est traditionnel et 100% vegan, un vrai régal pour les yeux et le palais!!
Read moreChaque plat est présenté et expliqué en détail, ainsi que la manière de le manger, ce qui permet d’en apprendre un peu plus sur la culture Coréenne.
Le petit spectacle de danse traditionnelle est bien sympathique également!
Attention dîner très copieux 😅
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georgia.madeleine
Points +128
temple dining with beautiful ambience! - Edit
this place is really a must! the restaurant itself is truly beautiful, and the food was absolutely delicious. we made a reservation for 7pm so we could watch the dance performance at 8pm - totally worth it! the staff were kind, and the performance was wonderful. will definitely return!
Read morePros: delicious food, beautiful atmosphere , korean dance performance!
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HeresJimi
Points +35
Experience !!! - Edit
I was in South Korea on business. I asked the company's interpreter where can get a Vegan dinner. She told me about SanChon Korean Temple. So I ask her to join me.
Read moreIt was a good thing I had a local because this place is hidden. Getting there was part of the fun.
We sat on the mats on the floor. I was very cold outside and the floor was heated.
The show was Korean folk dancers and drum. A great cultural experience.
The dinner is an event of many flavors I have never had before.
I totally recommend the full dinner experience.
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esjay
Points +49
Not worth the hunt - Edit
The food was mediocre and the service was not pleasant
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AlmaHärkönen
Points +120
Best vegan food in Seoul - Edit
Awesome experience, you get to either sit at a table or on the floor, traditional way, i love it, getting take off your shoes, sit on the floor and then food start to come, appetizers, main and desert, everything was great, super tasty, many different veggies, roots, mushrooms, big pot of tea, great experience! I totally recommend!!
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SandraVentura
Points +452
Nice temple food - Edit
Great atmosphere. Place to visit if you are in the area :)
Read morePros: Large amount of small plates
Cons: A bit expensive
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RattixEmpire
Points +20
Most awkward meal I have ever had. - Edit
Not suitable for a solo diner.
Read morePros: Vegan, large variety/number of dishes.
Cons: Not suitable for a solo diner. The menue is set an, I spent the entire meal not enjoying the food beca
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TiffanyT.
Points +66
Amazing way to experience vegan Korean food - Edit
This place was hard to find, but worth it. Once we arrived we were shuffled into the beautiful restaurant by a very eager man because the free 8pm show was already underway (the show was awesome)! There is both traditional floor and modern table seating. He gave us the menu (which stated that the "set dinner menu" was 49,000 Korean won [$49]) and the food started coming almost immediately. I was a little taken aback by the price initially, but it was an immense amount of food (4 courses that each could have been a full meal), and with the entire experience of the show and everything, it was worth every penny.
Read morePros: Amazing experiance
Cons: some of the leafy green veg was bland
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HannahLynnDavison
Points +34
one of a kind experience - Edit
Was such an amazing experience, i would suggest it to anyone wanting an authentic Korean meal & experience.
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mmang0
Points +46
A must see in Seoul even for non vegetarians - Edit
We went for dinner so we could see the dance show. I thought it'd be 10 mins at almost... it was actually 45 mins and absolutely brilliant! There were so many styles of Korean dance and all in different flowing Korean costumes. I won't say much more because I don't want to spoil it for you- but I was transfixed. I would happily pay for that show alone. I haven't heard of anywhere in Korea were tourist could see something like that. Instead here it was free with the meal.
Read moreA lot of thought has been put into the food itself. I haven't tasted anything like it before. They've tried to celebrate a different vegetable in every dish. Like others have said, this sort of meal would have costed much much much more anywhere else. The alcohol is also very unique and tasted delicious!
We went at 7:30- but I actually recommend you go earlier even though the show only starts at 8. It's better to be essentially finishing the meal by the time the show starts. That's because during the show the lights are off and you won't care much about eating anyway. Better to be sipping tea at that point.
Pros: the dance!, amazing decor
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IsaacIsaac
Points +29
magical - Edit
This place is magical, if you have one place to eat in Seoul go here. Make a reservation for 7:45 so you can see the traditional dancing. Bring your appetite, the food never stops coming.
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edwardbc
Points +1021
Not to be missed. Excellent culinary experience. - Edit
If you're in Seoul you must not miss this place. It's a 16 course lunch/dinner in a really really nice setting.
Read moreI totally recommend this, the food is just great and varied and well presented. Honestly, for this type of service and quality of food, it's worth a higher price.
Note: I came by myself so the it was a little more food than I expected. So if you're doing the same, bring an empty stomach. I'm guessing some of the pots are shared when you're more than one. On the other side, the food is light enough and along with the ginger tea and beverages they give you, you'll be set for walking the nearby palace.
Updated from previous review on 2017-08-12
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Maja227
Points +17
wonderful experience :) - Edit
Slightly hard to find but totally worth the search. Mysterious vegan dishes, pine tea is a true revelation.
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smilesamveggie
Points +192
Well worth the higher price, a must for veggies - Edit
A little hard to find, look out for signs on the Main Street. The staff are not the friendliest but I think that is mainly due to limited English. The atmosphere is wonderful, amazing decoration and music. I went by myself, I didn't realize they would just bring me the whole menu for a set price, I definitely had enough food for 2 people!!! Amazing flavors and presentation, felt very authentic. I went at lunch time, but apparently there is live music in the evenings!
Read morePros: amazing authentic Korean food
Cons: a little hard to find
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taysesame
Points +150
Romantic and cultural - Edit
If you think about how much you would spend at an upscale restaurant for a 5 course meal, the price is nothing!
Read moreI was so stuffed and could not eat all the food. The dancing/ drumming performance is beautiful and the food, perfectly interesting.
I wish that all travelers will come here to experience Korean culture in a sustainable way.
Pros: Performance, Healthy Whole Foods, Sustainable Tourism
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Gillsabroad
Points +198
amazing range of dishes - Edit
Restaurant was easy to find from the main Isa-dong street. Curious decor provides great charm. Not the warmest of welcomes and the dishes came faster than I would have liked, the food however was fabulous. We enjoyed the set lunch for 33,000 won. Worth every penny. The waiting staff did warm up during the service. Well worth a return visit.
Read morePros: great setting , delicious dishes , very chilled atmosphere at lunchtime
Cons: staff appeared a little brusque , courses were a little rushed
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austintay
Points +82
Vegan food in a very nice setting - Edit
It is not easy to find but managed to find it eventually. The food they serve definitely can feed for 4 persons. The food is a little bland but a great experience.
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