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Temple
An all-vegan restaurant serving Temple style foods. Located on the 9th floor with a view of the sea. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm. Closed every 2nd and 4th Mon. Last lunch order 2:20pm. Last dinner order 8pm.
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110-54, Millak-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan, Korea, Busan, South Korea
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Last update on 03 Oct 2024 by xinru_t
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108 Reviews
First Review by vegehamster
Angelicforsure
Points +83
Good food - Edit
I had the avocado rolls which were good. There was a sea view all around, however I was not seated close to the window so no sea view for me.
Read morePros: The food, Sea view
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Anouchka68
Points +33
Delicious - Edit
Outstanding food.
Read moreTake the lotus leaf set and enjoy lots of delicious food !
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catandcupcake
Points +4885
Good if you're in area - Edit
This felt a bit of the way, it was a 25 min walk from Centrum City, next to a convenience store and a garage, through a door (it says Narang above it) with up to 9F! Inside it's lovely though, windows all round with views, clean and bright with nice music playing. I was unsure how big the portions were, how much to order etc., and so were the couple next to me. But the waitress was helpful. I got the bean cutlet with rice. It was a bit greasy and didn't have much flavour itself, but a good texture. It came with a side salad, rice, and a fruity sour sauce (a bit like ketchup - it was brown so I'd expected peanut!) It also came with soup, kimchi, and pickled cabbage. I also had a non alcoholic beer which was nice, and they give you iced tea for the table. It was nice but I'd not go out of my way to come here again I don't think.
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joesavage
Points +159
Tasty temple food - Edit
Ordered the lotus leaf rice set and fried oyster mushrooms. A few bits in the rice set were a little bland for my taste, but overall really enjoyed everything. The bean cutlet and fried oyster mushrooms were particularly good, and the view from the table as the sun set was fantastic!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-02
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josiepotatoe
Points +183
really nice! - Edit
there were really big portions, a super nice staff, and amazing food! the yogurt and plum tea were especially AMAZING
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+++VeGaNiSaToR+++
Points +1004
disappointed - Edit
The service is long and it's expensive for a food that have nothing special.
Read moreYou should rather go to Daejon or Soban.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-28
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Larachocoholic
Points +114
Very good! - Edit
We were very happy to find this place. The food was excellent! Everything is vegan and authentic, not so much "westernstyle" but more like local dishes. We were 5 persons and shared 6 different dishes (five main courses and an appetizer). Not the cheapest restaurant in Busan, but the best vegan place we found there. Definitely a recommendation!
Read morePros: Very yummy food, Authentic, Staff speaks english
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nooch90
Points +93
A bit overrated - Edit
We were very excited to visit this restaurant. Food was ok but nothing out of this world. I’d prob go again if I’m hungry and in the area.
Read morePros: Nice views
Cons: A bit overpriced for the amount of food you get
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rebabeba
Points +596
Nice - Edit
The view is lovely and the shop is very relaxing. The food was a little bland but still nice.
Read morePros: All vegan, Good portion sizes, Nice interior and view
Cons: A little bland
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RhysJones
Points +753
High quality vegan food - Edit
We were thankfully able to find this restaurant quite easily and rode the elevator to the top floor. We arrived at around 18:30 and had no trouble finding a table. The menu was quite big and in the end we decided we wanted a bit of everything and went for a pair of vegan set menus, of which you need to order a minimum of two. We also ordered the deep fried oyster mushrooms to share. Each thing was about 20,000 won, so quite expensive for South Korea, but the quality of the food was really high. The mushrooms were really good to share, but I probably wouldn't recommend a whole portion for one person. The batter on them was really lovely though and they had a perfect texture.
Read moreThe vegan set menu was amazing. The variety of dishes was just incredible and pretty much everything on the tray was a highlight, but especially the cube of tofu, the fake prawns, sesame dressing on the salad and the tofu soup.
I'd definitely recommend the vegan set menu if you are a bit unsure of what to go for. We both loved it!
Pros: Vegan set menu - all of it!, Fried oyster mushrooms to share
Cons: Quite expensive, but probably worth it
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Emilythejoyfulnomad
Points +31
Excellent and tasty food - Edit
This is a great vegan restaurant in Busan with amazing views. The portions are great and the food is tasty.
Read morePros: All vegan, Delicious flavours, Big portions
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HansChillkowski
Points +54
No reasons to go there. - Edit
What I had (a tristesse combination of mushrooms, rice, tofu) was completely disgusting. Bad smell, bad taste. Couldn‘t eat it. My wife had the bean cutlet, which was little better, but also no reason to go there. Orher guests also didn‘t look happy with their food.
Read morePros: It is vegan (in South Korea, wow!!)
Cons: It doesn‘t taste
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Xms3d0
Points +96
Great food and présentation. Limited choice - Edit
Great taste. Fast serving. Great presentation but only one thing to chose from during lunch. No menu. Very hard to find
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-11
Pros: Great taste , Beautifully presented
Cons: One thing offered , Very hard to find. No public transport nearby
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Lunatarius
Points +341
Yummy vegan food a bit out of the main city of Busan - Edit
We had the lotus leaf set, they came with many yummy vegan items with good flavours and textures. Would definitely recommend their cutlets they were the best.
Read morePros: Lots of pure vegan options, Reasonably priced, Good service
Cons: A bit out of the way
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Vegantod
Points +259
Wonderful Chinese food - Edit
Went on a day they had a special on a Chinese dish and it was wonderful! I had the pleasure of sharing dishes with some Korean vegan locals and we all got to delight in trying the different dishes. Beautiful, fantastic food.
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Bethpez93
Points +398
Good vegan tonkatsu! - Edit
I accidentally came here on a vegan party day and the atmosphere was really nice. They had a special mandu menu but I got the vegan tonkatsu which I was dying to try. It was really good! I wish it came with more rice and sauce though. Saying that, the presentation of the meal was really nice. I would come here again to try their other food and probably have the tonkatsu again. It's a little walk away from gwangalli's main beach area but it's worth it (or catch a bus). There is a view of the sea but depending on where you're sitting it's not reslly visible. Overall great option in the area!! Also I read one review that it was expensive. I can't see how. The vegan tonkatsu was 12,000₩ ???
Read morePros: All vegan, Friendly staff
Cons: A little far out from the main area
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coldbuckwheatnoodles
Points +7711
Very good, bit fancy - Edit
The restaurant is nice, the food was delicious, the staff alright, good vegan option in Busan!
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nadyavegan
Points +239
Delicious and beautifully presented food, good portions. 9th floor - Edit
The restaurant is lovely with a calm ambience. It has simple nice decor with calm music in the background. It’s located on the 9th floor! Easy to mistake it for the wellness centre on the 2nd floor.
Read moreThe food is delicious. One review mentioned that they heavily rely on meat substitutes. They do use them, in many dishes but in a way that is very different to other restaurants. Their mock meat is different to the standard staff you’d get in the freezer section of the supermarket and some other restaurants. The mock meat is also not the star of the meal and integrates well with the vegetables and the sauces used.
Two dishes absolutely stand out.
We came twice as they’re that good and one of the only vegan restaurants in the area.
We particularly liked the bean cutlet, which is like a mock meat cutlet in a flakey batter served with sauce, salad, a soup, pickled cabbage and kimchi.
We also loved a bean protein dish with veggies and lotus leaves (pictured with the almonds).
The other dishes we had and loved were the noodles, rice avocado roll and fried oyster mushrooms. #Veganuary
Pros: Very good food, Large portions , Only vegan restaurant in the area
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SteveH
Points +18369
Fantastic - Edit
They make vegan katsu better than anyone. Worth the 6 hour drive from Seoul.
Read moreSarilein
I want to go as well
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S.c.i
Points +538
Tasty - Edit
Great kimbap.
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lina_elizabeth
Points +359
Did not live up to the expectations - Edit
The restaurant relies heavily on meat substitutes, so if that’s not your thing, you probably won’t really enjoy it.
Read moreThe prices are also higher compared to most other vegan restaurants in Busan. I wouldn’t go again (and wouldn’t really recommend it either).
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ValérieSorel
Points +126
Ottimo - Edit
Piatti copiosi e buonissimi. Molto carino la location. L'unico difetto; il prezz. È un po' caro...
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OleChristian
Points +44
The best in Busan - Edit
This place has the best vegan food I’ve had so far in Busan. The place is very clean and their menu is exceptional
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vegandrean
Points +112
Tasty soup - Edit
Spicy soup was good! Wish I’d been with friends so I could try a few more dishes.
Read moreCons: Expensive
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lea_v
Points +491
Outstanding Food! - Edit
We ordered several dishes for a birthday party and it was simply outstanding! We especially enjoyed the Avocado Roll and the Black Rice Bean Cutlet. However, every dish was to our complete satisfaction - perfect texture and seasoning - and we can only recommend visiting or ordering from this place!
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Chelee
Points +152
Very satisfying - Edit
One of the best in Busan! The taste of the food is very intricate yet delicate with a hint of traditional Korean cuisine. Would recommend all to try when in Busan.
Read moreThey also have their own take away packs which is great for those who do not stay close by.
Updated from previous review on 2022-07-06
Pros: Healthy Food , Tasty, Nice View
Cons: Slightly expensive , Abit inconvenient , Limited choices
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gentletomato
Points +1055
Best in Korea - Edit
I try to stop here whenever I am in Busan.
Read moreThe food here is top quality. Despite some dishes not being to my taste, this restaurant really deserves a five. The view is incredible and the restaurant has a rather sophisticated atmosphere, so thats something to keep in mind if youre just coming in from the beach. Although ive never been treated poorly because of how Im dressed or anything like that. It can get packed pretty quickly around lunch time, so i recommend going right when they open.
My favorite is the katsu or set menu. Set menu doesnt include a whole katsu though, but it's good to be able to try a lot of vegan and Buddhist banchan (no garlic onion etc) and is very filling. If you want the set menu, you will have to order it for 2 people. Included in the set menu is some kind of fried chicken, it was one or the best I've had. We also tried the fried oyster mushrooms, these were a little bland-- felt like they needed some sauce. Avocado roll is also a good choice. Personally, I would avoid the rice noodle dish as its quite bland and also has the vegan shrimp which I dont like. The handmade korean teas are some of the best Ive had, on par or better than some traditional tea shops.
I brought non-vegans here several times, and this is one of the places people are always really impressed with.
Also, although the price is a little higher than average, its actually way more value for what you get compared to a lot of the new bougie vegan places in Seoul.
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-07
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