6 vegan restaurants worth the trip across South Korea, editor-ranked. All cuisines in South Korea.
ARP ★ 4.4 · Busan
Yeongdo · 35 Taejong-ro 99beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan 49035
ARP cooks an all-vegan menu on Yeongdo in Busan and holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for it, proof that plant cooking can anchor a proper island lunch out.
Tip: Reserve on Naver or Catchtable; Thursday is the weekly closing day.
BLU Seoul ★ 4.1 · Seoul
Jung-gu · 21 Chungmu-ro 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
BLU Seoul in Jung-gu runs an organic, vegan and gluten-free menu, rated 5 stars on HappyCow across 85 reviews: one of Seoul's most comprehensive plant-based.
Tip: BLU is one of the few options in Seoul that caters to both vegan and coeliac requirements simultaneously.
Alt.a ★ 4.0 · Seoul
Itaewon · 109 Bogwang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Alt.a between Itaewon and Hannam-dong delivers a vegan Korean-Chinese menu playing off jjajangmyeon and mapo traditions without meat, fish or dairy.
Tip: The set lunch is significantly cheaper than ordering a la carte.
Nammi Plant Lab ★ 4.0 · Seoul
Itaewon and Hannam · 18-3 Itaewon-ro 54-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Nammi Plant Lab in Seocho brings vegan Italian to south Seoul: pizza and pasta without animal products, rated 4.5 stars across 86 HappyCow reviews.
Tip: Book ahead on weekends; the room is small and fills quickly.
Alt.a ★ 4.0 · Seoul
Itaewon · 109 Bogwang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Alt.a between Itaewon and Hannam serves a vegan Korean-Chinese menu that works off the jjajangmyeon and mapo traditions without animal products, rated 4.5.
Tip: The set lunch is the best-value entry point; the a la carte is worth the price for the full menu.
Plant Cafe and Kitchen ★ 3.9 · Seoul
Itaewon · 117 Bogwang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Plant Cafe and Kitchen in Itaewon is one of Seoul's most established fully vegan restaurants, running a menu of American-leaning comfort food alongside.
Tip: The Yeonnam branch at 87 World Cup buk-ro 4-gil, Mapo-gu is closer to Hongdae.