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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
krissysch
Points +1787
Great korean style food - Edit
Great korean style food. We had the soybean paste soup and the scorched rice and both were delicious. Also the side dishes tasted very good. This place is perfect for having lunch after visiting gamcheon culture village, because it's easy to go from there by bus. The owner was really nice and speaks very good english. They also sell some vegan products like cookies and ramen.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-28
Pros: Good options, Very delicious
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Mrs_Z
Points +236
Best Meal I’ve had in Korea - Edit
By far the best meal I’ve had in Korea! The rice wrapped in lotus leaf was delicious, along side a soup, sweet potato pancake, fake meat and other side dishes. The vegetables were fresh and well seasoned. Delighted to be able to eat vegan traditional Korean food.
Read moreThe restaurant itself is fairly small with four tables. It’s an 8 minute walk from the nearest subway station. Closed on Wednesday and Sunday.
Pros: Vegan traditional Korean food, Fresh and well seasoned, Lovely English speaking owner
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GeorgiaTook
Points +30
Super yummy vegan Korean food. - Edit
I had the soft tofu stew and it was so yummy, as were all the side dishes. I love vegan options in Korea that still give you a chance to try the flavours of Korean cuisine - Soban Vegan is the perfect place for that.
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MartaPf
Points +986
Amazing Food - Edit
The food was amazing, my meat-eater friends loved it as well, specially the soy chicken.
Read moreThe woman who runs the place was super nice and recommended things to try. She even offered korean water after our meal.
The restaurant is quite small, only 4 tables, and locals also ate there, so better try to go early.
The best place I tried in Busan!
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-18
Pros: Super tasty, Nice with foreigners
Cons: No toilet
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고제진
Points +55
THE vegan restaurant to visit in Busan - Edit
I visit Soban every time I'm in Busan, sometimes more than once. This wonderful woman makes amazing traditional Korean stews and side dishes, including lots of varying seasonal veggies and mushrooms, and excellent use of vegan meats. She is passionate about the animals and about cooking, and it shows in every way.
Read moreDon't hesitate for a moment about how it's somewhat far out west on the subway from the tourist areas of Busan -- give Soban a visit!
Pros: One of the best vegan Korean restaurants in Korea, Dedicated ethical vegan owner
Cons: NONE
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Elenaerin
Points +361
Great place! - Edit
A good restaurant where you can eat vegan traditional Korean food! The portions are very good and you can ask for more side dishes if u want. Everything was delicious. The place is a bit small, but the owner is very nice(:
Read moreA perfect place for vegans in Busan!
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-13
Pros: 100 % vegan, Traditional korean food, Kind owner
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S.c.i
Points +538
Yumyumyum - Edit
Great food.
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Nsch
Points +616
Mouthwatering experience with an amazing atmosphere - Edit
Food was so tasty and it was plenty. Prepare to share if you want to explore the menu! The place is rather small but it is worth the wait. Starters with multiple small plates were all fantastic and the fried fake chicken was just delicious. We were lucky to meet another super friendly vegan which made the dinner unforgettable.
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lea_v
Points +491
Authentic Korean Food! - Edit
We were so happy to find this cute place! The owner is very nice and dedicated. But most importantly, the food was great! Since vegan places are often westernized, the variety of authentic Korean dishes was outstanding. If I had to choose, my favorite one would be the tofu stew. However, I can fully recommend the place and to try as much as possible!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-01
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jiale327
Points +17
Spirit of Traditional Korean Cuisine - Edit
Having traveling from the northern tip to the southern tip of South Korea, the dishes at Soban Vegan reaffirms why traditional Korean cuisines are backed by one of the longest preserved food culture around the world. Embodied with the spirit of vegan movement, you will find the dishes here nothing much different from Korean cuisine that are often unsuitable for vegans - one may even claim that the food here are much better than the meat versions.
Read moreWith a motherly touch from the store owner, the gastronomical food would simply blow your mind away despite how simple the dishes on the menu are - nothing out of the ordinary yet filled with a depth of wealth on knowledge of Korean cuisines.
Highly recommend to try the stews and fried chicken - guarantees the best around the town!
Updated from previous review on 2022-07-09
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Chelee
Points +152
Lovely Place! 6 stars rating if available. - Edit
A small place in a residential area - but the food was amazing!!! Loved every bit of it! We have tofu jigae, Doenjang Jigae and Soy chicken. The owner was very friendly and she can speak English well. Overall the food tasted homely. We only wished the portions were bigger.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-06
Pros: Cheap , Very tasty , Friendly owner who can speak English
Cons: Soup portion was small , Inconvenient , Not many seats
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hcorinna
Points +38
Delicious food - Edit
The food was amazing and the owner is so friendly, would highly recommend this place!
Read moreJen27ny
The owner is friendly? Like you?🍞
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HMilton87
Points +172
What a cute place :) - Edit
Had a lovely time here in Busan. Food was sooo delicious, especially the scorched rice. Place was cozy, friendly and nice and quiet. Strongly recommend.
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Mangogirl
Points +2148
Like home - Edit
I am glad that I took the time to come to this place. I saw the good reviews and just wanted to give it a try. It’s been one of the best I have tried in Busan so far. The price is good, it tasted like home-cooked and I got extra rice and side dishes for free. The two owners were really nice and friendly. I will surely return here!
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meejisu
Points +2290
Very well - Edit
It’s close to Busan train station
Read moreYum food, you can buy vegan products
friendly owner/chef
Pros: Delicious , Friendly , Soy chicken!!!
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PatrikBird
Points +1559
phenomenal - Edit
everything, including all side dishes, were amazingly yummy. the soy chicken was my highlight.
Read morePros: amazing food, sells vegan products (ice cream!), very friendly staff
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DaphneRose
Points +40
Excellent food and service! - Edit
If you're vegan in Korea you know about Loving Hut! I'm certain that this must be one of its franchises, though each franchise is owned by individuals. This menu is different though (love the scorched rice!) with some of the great heavy hitters of other establishments (soy chicken!). I highly recommend and the owner is so wonderful and welcoming!
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DeleneWeeks
Points +208
Seriously, you must try this place. - Edit
The food was fantastic and the service lady was so sweet and spoke English very well. My only complaint was that I got too full to eat all the food.
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stephaniefroebel
Points +1003
Everyone must go here!!! - Edit
This all vegan restaurant is a rare find in Korea, and a deeply satisfying one. After days of questioning if I can actually eat anything, low and behold, this beautiful place that does not sacrifice Korean cuisine for veganism. Many vegan places here serve American style, but here is authentic, with Korean side dishes and main plates. Everything I had was so delicious and filling— especially the soy chicken which had a texture like no other and dipped in the sweet and sour sauce was perfection.
Read moreThe owner/chef also spoke English which was very helpful and overall she was beautiful and gave us seconds :)))
Pros: Fully vegan , Delicious menu and authentic dishes, Very friendly staff
Cons: More expensive than nonvegan dishes , Far off, but 100% worth it
Aniseed
Looks fantastic!! Thanks for sharing! ❤
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emvega
Points +14
New Hours - Edit
They are now closed on Sundays (along with the usual Wednesdays). The wonderful owner/cook deserves the break 🤩 I am never disappointed here. I always ask for seconds 😅 because every banchan dish rocks.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-01-31
Pros: Everything is vegan, I always feel like I'm eating a healthy meal here
Cons: Closed on Sundays now 😭
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nanou73horse
Points +110
Best place in Busan - Edit
I love this place.
Read moreI've been there 2 times and i really like it.
It's a really small place but the food is amazing. If you want real Korean food, here you go.
You can eat for 7000/8000 wons and as a normal Korean restaurant, you can get extra banchan/rice.
Owner is sweet and speak a bit if English.
Pros: Cheap
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JulieDarner
Points +1118
Yes yes yes yes yes. - Edit
This place is so worth going half way across the city for. The side dishes alone are enough to make me wanna come back again!
Read moreThe woman working there was very kind and turned on an American radio station while i was there, haha.
Easy walk from the subway! Soooo good
Pros: AMAZING
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Gh05t_girl
Points +511
Great - Edit
The first thing I did when I got to busan was finding this restaurant. They were very welcoming and nice. I got the spicy tofu stew and mushrooms. My friend got the veggies in sweet and sour sauce which is cooked with apples so it tasted like apple pie. Would definitely come back again.
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BrittainMcCall
Points +368
My new favorite vegan spot! - Edit
There aren't many strictly vegan restaurants in western Busan, so I was ecstastic to find this place 10 minutes from me. The owner is so kind and friendly. She speaks great english and explains the food very well. The portions are hearty and delicious and there are groceries you can buy too. The spot is very cozy, charming and feels like real home. I'll be back many times.
Read morePros: Delicious, Reasonable, Great service
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KadiHarmon
Points +8258
Delicious authentic Korean food. - Edit
This may have been my favorite meal since moving to Korea a few months ago. I got the bean sprout set which was amazing! It came with rice, soup, and alll the sides dishes. I’m the type of person who orders the thing on the menu I’ve never heard of, so I also got a dish that translated to Acorn on the menu. I wasn’t sure if I should expect squash or some kind of nut. It was neither, but whatever it was, it was so good and I ate it all. The woman who ran the place was so sweet and accommodating. I will definitely eat here again the next time I visit Busan.
Read moreEdit: the acorn is called Dotori-muk and it is made from acorn flour!
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Ginger진저
Points +52
Favorite place in Busan! - Edit
The ladies who own this restaurant were so incredibly nice and helpful. The food is also amazing. I felt like I was eating a home cooked meal and they were my family. ❤ I will definitely be back everytime I'm in Busan!
Read morePros: All vegan, Inexpensive , Cozy feeling
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Okvegan
Points +120
Liked the meal! - Edit
Their home made meal is always good!
Read moreDaily meal consists of a bowl of rice, soup and many side dishes.
I'd love to try the other Special meal soon!
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