Top 5 Vegan Restaurants in Seoul: Discover Plant-Based Dining in 2026

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Top 5 Vegan Restaurants

Plantude in Samseong-dong — vegan dishes made with 100% plant-based ingredients
Monk’s Butcher in Itaewon — a dining spot specializing in vegan cuisine
Gonggan Nokeum (Vegan Restaurant) in Balsan — no animal ingredients used at all
Chevalier in Mapo — a warm, cozy atmosphere
Pinch Brunch Bar in Sinsa — ideal for seasonal-ingredient brunches

These days the food world is buzzing about restaurants for vegetarians and vegans. More people are choosing vegetable-forward dishes and meat alternatives over traditional meat and fast food as a way to eat healthier. With improved cooking techniques and clever ways to recreate meaty textures and flavors without animal products, visiting a vegan restaurant no longer feels like a sacrifice. Here are five vegan spots where you can eat deliciously and feel good about it.

Plantude in Samseong-dong — 100% plant-based ingredients

The name Plantude blends “plant” and “attitude” to describe a mindful approach to plant-based eating. This vegan-focused restaurant serves a fully plant-based menu dedicated to health, with a variety of Korean, Western, and Chinese-inspired dishes. The signature Crispy Fried Eggplant Veggie Curry stacks fried eggplant, yulmu (job’s tears) rice, and fresh vegetables in a spicy curry sauce so it never feels like anything’s missing.

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I-111, B1, Starfield, 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Daily 11:00 – 21:30

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Frying Eggplant Veggie Curry 16,000 KRW (12.00 USD), Gosari Oil Stock Pasta 15,500 KRW (11.63 USD), Ragu Rigatoni Pasta 15,000 KRW (11.25 USD)

Monk’s Butcher in Itaewon — vegan dining specialty

Monk’s Butcher serves a creative lineup of vegan dishes. Their signature pumpkin-and-potato gnocchi uses Gangwon-do potatoes for a pleasantly chewy texture and a golden, slightly crisp finish. You’ll also find a meat-free Beyond Burger, watercress cream pasta made with a sunflower-seed base, and a standout grilled eggplant melanzane.

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3rd–4th floors, 228-1 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (main street)

✔영업시간

Mon–Thu 17:00 – 22:30 / Fri–Sun 11:00 – 22:30 (B.T 15:00 – 17:00)

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Mango Wasabi Lettuce Salad 14,000 KRW (10.50 USD), Black Lemon Pasta 17,000 KRW (12.75 USD)

Mushroom Paste & Bread 10,000 KRW (7.50 USD), Pine Nut Cream Tomato Linguine 18,000 KRW (13.50 USD), Cajun Maple Pumpkin 9,000 KRW (6.75 USD)

Gonggan Nokeum in Balsan — excludes all animal ingredients

Near Balsan Station, Vegan Restaurant Gonggan Nokeum refuses to use any animal-derived ingredients, making it a true all-vegan destination. Dishes arrive beautifully plated with a focus on wholesome flavors. The house Nokeum Curry blends spinach and Indian spices for a signature taste you won’t find anywhere else. They also offer space rentals for groups, so ask if you’re planning a gathering.

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Room 403, Magok Central Tower Phase 1, 227 Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

✔영업시간

Daily 11:30 – 02:00 / B.T 15:00 – 17:30

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Jang Pasta 19,000 KRW (14.25 USD), Perilla Oil Pasta 18,000 KRW (13.50 USD), Tomato Pasta 17,000 KRW (12.75 USD)

Chevalier in Mapo — a warm, cozy space

Chevalier is only open three days a week — Fri through Sun — and its timber-house concept gives the place an inviting, homey vibe. The space is small and intimate, and pets are welcome. The signature Canniac vegan pizza comes with tomato sauce and plant-based meat that delivers a satisfyingly meaty bite. You’ll also find pastas, gnocchi, and rigatoni, so it’s easy to mix and match.

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VEGAN, 1F, 52 Poeun-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

✔영업시간

Fri–Sun 12:00 – 21:00 / B.T 15:30 – 17:30

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Canniac Pizza 14,200 KRW (10.65 USD), Mom’s Lasagna 17,500 KRW (13.13 USD)

Pinch Brunch Bar in Sinsa — seasonal-ingredient brunches

Located near Garosu-gil, Pinch Brunch Bar focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients. It features a terrace where you can enjoy seasonal brunches and natural wine in a relaxed setting. By day it’s a brunch spot; by night it turns into a cozy wine bar — two moods in one. It’s dog-friendly, too, so bring your pup and unwind.

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