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What to order at Vegan Insa
- Must order
- Vegan bibimbap: the full Korean banchan spread reimagined without animal products.
- Signature dishes
- Vegan bibimbap, Korean banchan
- Editor tip
- The outdoor courtyard seats fill quickly on warm evenings; weekday lunch is the quietest window.
CuisineVegan Korean
Price₩₩
NeighborhoodJongno and Insadong
HoursVaries, check current schedule
Phone+82-507-1420-2296
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Signature dishes: Vegan bibimbap, Korean banchan
Must order: Vegan bibimbap: the full Korean banchan spread reimagined without animal products.
Tip: The outdoor courtyard seats fill quickly on warm evenings; weekday lunch is the quietest window.
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Location
Address: 33-18 Ikseon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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