Vegan
Korean
Vegan restaurant serving home-style Korean vegan meal with soup and many different side dishes. Est. 2020. Open Mon-Tue 11:30am-8:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:30am-8:00pm. Closed Wed & Sun. Last order 7pm.
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21, Daeyeong-ro 85beon-gil, Seo-gu, Busan, South Korea, 49217
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Added by Okvegan on 18 Jun 2020
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81 Reviews
First Review by Okvegan
SuperPants
Points +37
Friendly and tasty - Edit
A small vegan restaurant with friendly atmosphere. We ordered scorched rice and rice in lotus leaf, both were great! We also got some fruit for dessert. Menu in English. Might seem a bit off but it was easy to get here by metro. Closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Read morePros: Excellent food, All vegan, Super friendly
Cons: Not very nice neighborhood
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daniel__ka
Points +898
Amazing discovery in Busan! - Edit
Loved this little vegan restaurant in Busan! Lovely owner, nice traditional style Korean menu and the food was very impressive.
Read moreWe didn’t want to try the vegan fried chicken since we are not big fans of fried foods but the woman recommended it and omg, it was amazing, probably the best vegan fried chicken I’ve ever tried.
The spicy tofu stew was also a winner! And both version of fried shiitake mushrooms were fantastic too. One has a sweet taste and the other has a spicy/sweet flavor.
Prices are really good and you can also buy vegan snacks like biscuits, instant noodles, chocolates, etc…
Super recommended!
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catandcupcake
Points +4879
Lovely experience - Edit
A small cafe (4 tables of 4) with shop items. The woman was very nice. I got a set meal of rice wrapped in lotus leaf plus soup and sides (14000) as well as a small portion of soy chicken (10000) - it was a lot of food but I managed it all. I was the only person there and the woman was chatty, asking about veganism in my own country and about it being sad seeing the fishmonger across the street. Supreme Master TV was on! Clean toilet. They will be closed for summer holiday Aug 1-6 2023.
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audrey179
Points +168
Great food, lovely service - Edit
Felt very warm and welcoming. The lady was so sweet. Food was great! She spoke good English too!
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ramram
Points +50
Good! - Edit
Came here a few times, great food!
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poppycarter
Points +24
Amazing - Edit
Everything is delicious and well priced. The lady who runs it is delightful and speaks English well. Highly recommend!
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eam
Points +244
Great food and lovely service! - Edit
They were happy to speak English with us. We ordered a soup with sides each and the large chicken which was in plenty for two people. Sides weren’t the typical you usually get, rather there’s a bit more work to them!
Read moreThey also have some food you can take away like frozen dumplings and instant ramen which is handy, seeing as not many convenience stores have vegan ramens.
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frankiodi
Points +46
Yummy & cheap - Edit
It was really good, I had the soup of the day with rice, which was delicious with lots of accompaniments! She even gave me free tea and sweet potato fries 🥹
Read morePros: Adorable owner, 100% Vegan, Yummy
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+++VeGaNiSaToR+++
Points +1004
Recommended - Edit
Food is tasty, not hot for once !
Read moreThe woman is nice and serve quickly.
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Nezzlorth
Points +272
Food tasted off, questionable hygiene. - Edit
Tldr; Food tasted stale/old, lack of hygiene.
Read moreAnother disappointment due to high review. I am not sure if I came on the wrong time or day, or if the previous customers annoyed the owner, but this visit was just plain bad.
When I arrived, the owner didn't want to give me a menu, and acted confused why I wanted to order, since she thought I already did. She seemed to mistakingly think I was related to the other 3 customers that were already seated and waiting for their food.
There was some clear animosity/annoyance between that group and the owner, and it just made me feel uncomfortable to sit there.
Table was very dirty and sticky, and it had a strong scent of bacteria, like old wet towels. The side plates felt really "off", and none of them felt fresh. Probably the worst kimchi I tried in Korea.
I ordered the fried shiitake mushrooms in sweet and spicy sauce, and it felt like I got a dish that was reheated more than once. No idea what happened there, but I regretted not taking the small portion. My partner got a daily soup that was mostly tasteless.
The best part of the meal was the steamed rice, which was the only fresh thing we received.
While it's nice having a completely vegan place that serves authentic local food, it doesn't excuse the state of the place, not should it mean one should accept bad food.
My heart goes out to the owner, who I am sure is a sweet person normally. But I cannot in good heart give this place anything higher than 2, especially when there are places In Busan that give the same kind of food but without the faults of this restaurant.
Note: I will add that she sells some vegan food products, some by the excellent Korean brand VegeFood. We've bought some ready meals by them in Seoul and they were incredible.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-17
Pros: Sells vegan products
Cons: Stale food, Bad hygiene , Bad taste
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a9athe
Points +315
Delicious - Edit
We had a very pleasant meal, everything was really good
Read moreYou have to wait a bit because the very nice Lady make your order from scratch
Pros: Good choice options
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plexus
Points +124
Nice little vegan restaurant in Busan - Edit
The food was great with plenty of choices. The lady owner was really friendly. The place is neat and clean. Highly recommended.
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JaneVivanda
Points +81
Would not recommend - Edit
Unfortunately, the tables are sticky and the place seems quite dirty.
Read moreMoreover, the food is not tasty - it does not taste fresh or interesting at all.
The soup was flavourless, the mushroom "meat" was soggy in sauce, not enjoyable to eat. Rice was overcooked, kimchi tasted old, as well as the vegan cheese/veggie side dish . Service was slow, of course, because the poor old lady is on her own. Maybe she could get somebody to help out? I agree this place should get some attention since it's fully vegan, a five star review seems however very eccessive. Had a terrible first night in Busan because of these false reviews.
Pros: Vegan
Cons: Dirty - tables are sticky! , Slow - very! , Not tasty at all, food tastes old
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RhysJones
Points +753
Amazingly tasty food and friendly host - Edit
We stopped in for a late lunch after visiting the culture village in the morning and were so glad we did! There are only 4 tables inside so our late arrival probably worked in our favour, but it looks like food is served all afternoon.
Read moreWe chose the tofu stew and the rice in lotus leaf dishes, which came with the day's soup and plenty of banchan. The tofu stew was out of this world! One of the best things I've tasted, and it packed a spicy kick that I haven't found from much other vegan food in Korea. The tofu in the soup was such a wonderful texture too. All the other food was great too, including an unnervingly beef-like banchan.
Our host was really friendly and welcoming and sent us off with some vegan biscuits.
Pros: Amazing tofu stew, Great variety of banchan, Friendly host
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teamoulson
Points +41
Yummy 😋 - Edit
Lovely food, lovely owner, lovely experience
Read morePros: Nom, Nom, Nom
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MeliMai
Points +22
What a special little place! - Edit
I ate here at least once a week, usually more often, the entire year I lived in Busan. I will miss this place, this food, and most of all, the woman behind it all, she's a true gem!
Read morePros: Authentic Korean food w/out animal products , Great value for the price!, Sweet woman chef/owner (she speaks English)
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ltravelss
Points +198
Amazing Korean vegan food - Edit
This restaurant is a great opportunity to try authentic Korean food without animal products.
Read moreI ordered the spicy tofu stew (순두부찌개) which came with several side dishes such as kimchi and rice. The meal was cheap, delicious and filling, and you could request more side dishes if desired.
The only con is the small seating area - I arrived at opening time and all four tables were quickly filled. I would definitely recommend arriving early.
Definitely worth checking out if you are in Busan!
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-09
Pros: All vegan
Cons: Small seating area
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IuliaNOTLulia
Points +6485
Wow, that’s such an awesome vegan Korean experience!! - Edit
I was craving so much for a vegan Korean place since most of vegan places are westernised.
Read moreThe place is so cozy, small menu (finally not overwhelming 😅), and the lady working there is amazing. An activist and veteran. So much respect as it’s so hard to be vegan in korea.
Everything tastes just right. If you take side dishes you get a chance to try lots of Korean small dishes.
She also serves lots of Korean snacks. Even ramen or peanut butter chocolates (I bought 2, so tasty!)
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Kewki
Points +103
Best fried soy chicken - Edit
Absolutely delicious. We ordered 3 dishes and loved them all. Our favourite was definitely the fried soy chicken though, super yummy!! It came with sweet chilli sauce which was the perfect flavour for it. It was easy to find with maps, and not too far to travel to from Gamcheon Culture Village. We arrived around 2:30pm and 1 of the dishes we originally wanted to try had already sold out. We also got the last serving of the fried chicken. Probably would be best to go a bit earlier to avoid missing out on anything you'd like to try. Would recommend! 😊
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lpetersen4
Points +101
Amazing Tiny Place - Edit
A little out of the way but definitely worth the trip. Everything we ate was delicious and the owner was so sweet. There’s only 4 tables but that just makes it more intimate. Highly recommend
Read morePros: Authentic Korean Food, Lots of options
Cons: A little out of the way
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Mooloobooloo
Points +1121
Delightful. A true 5 star experience in Busan. - Edit
Beautiful perilla seed soup with noodles, mouth-watering scorched rice in sweet and sour sauce, and the most moist and tender fried soy "chicken" you've ever had - plus sides that are refilled upon request. The staff is friendly and attentive too. Situated in a restaurant / market neighbourhood that is fun to wander through.
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Lunatarius
Points +341
Home cooked korean vegan food in Busan - Edit
A hidden gem in Busan, this place was warm and homely and the food was delicious! The lady who runs it speaks surprisingly good English and is very kind.
Read morePros: Homely atmosphere , Lady speaks good English, Yummy food
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AmandaEdwardson
Points +39
Sweet little Korean eatery - Edit
In a neighbourhood you wouldn't normally go with plenty of culture and interesting non-veg restaurants. Loved the food 🤤
Read morePros: Sooooo cuuutttee!!!, Lovely hostess
Cons: N/A
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clifftos
Points +206
Excellent food, wonderful owner - Edit
I loved the food and the friendly service
Read morePros: Delicious food, Good variety , Can do take away
Cons: Very small (4 tables)
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asdeshmukh
Points +59
Traditional Korean Vegan - Edit
Small, family style restaurant located in a non-descript neighborhood. The owner speaks good English. She is very kind & hospitable. All the items we ordered we excellent - bibimbap, fried soy chicken, Sundubu…..
Read morePros: Great options , Freshly made after placing the order , Very tasty
Cons: None , -, -
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EmilyHeins
Points +407
Korean Vegan Food - Edit
If you’re looking for more authentic vegan Korean cuisine this is the place. The woman who owns and cooks is lovely. The space is small but cozy.
Read moreWe loved all the food. Portions are bigger than you think!
lindsaysara
sounds amazing
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JeremyDethoor
Points +76
Delicious Korean food - Edit
The people there were very nice and the food was very good. But I must say that for me the sweet and spicy fried shiitake mushrooms stole the show, I want more.
Read moreVery small restaurant, 4 tables of 4.
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