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Restaurant offering contemporary Asian cuisine. Menu is primarily a wide variety of Korean-Chinese offerings and a few fusion dishes. A wide range of vegan drinks and vegan wine available. Certified by the Korea Vegan Society (koreavegan.org). Kitchen closes at about 8:30pm. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-3:00pm, Mon-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm.
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109, Bogwang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Last update on 01 Aug 2024 by bough
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Added by SteveH on 28 Mar 2022
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158 Reviews
First Review by SteveH
Tschosi
Points +623
We came twice - Edit
First of all - the staff is incredible friendly. We felt so welcome!
Read moreThe food was so delicious, that we came here twice. We really understand why they are in the Michelin guide.
On the weekend there are a lot of people, so maybe it's better to do a reservation.
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Bamboubibiche
Points +437
Seoul Michelin Guide !!! - Edit
Fully vegan restaurant where the food is sooooo delicious. As someone living in Korea it's the type of place where I want to go every week!!! 🤩✨
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HelenHaeryounGi
Points +6102
The first and the best Vegan Koreanized Chinese - Edit
We need more restaurants like this. I never get tired of all the menus over and over. Best food, best service, best staffs ever! Plant-based food company should be able to provide direct experiences to customers. Some menus are a bit pricy but tastes really good which is worthy to try. One of my favorite restaurant in town.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-27
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MagnusGreve
Points +2810
Very tasty - Edit
Lots of super good food for great value! Nice and helpful staff. Cozy atmosphere. I recommend
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-04
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EleanorK
Points +21
Best meal we've eaten in 2 weeks Asia trip - Edit
Incredible food for great value.
Read moreWe visited on a Tuesday night and couldn't praise this restaurant higher. We were able to book ahead as we stumbled across it after lunch. Staff are really friendly and attentive. It's up there with best meals I've ever eaten - a MUST visit!!!
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johncu
Points +88
Very nice, gluten free options are available, just ask :) - Edit
A really nice place, the food is really good and big portions (you can get takeaway boxes). They don't state they have gluten free options available, but they have a few, just ask.
Read morePros: Really nice food, Gluten free options
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agvta
Points +62
fresh & well made - Edit
high quality ingredients, great value for money but somewhat lacking in the seasoning department considering the michelin rating expected a tiny bit more😄
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-18
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lalanani
Points +351
A Michelin Must-Visit if you’re Vegan in Seoul - Edit
Itaewon area restaurant with a 2025 Michelin nod. Have visited here multiple times each visit to Seoul. It’s that good. Shockingly affordable considering the exquisite taste and happening neighborhood it’s in.
Read moreWe ordered family-style and shared.
Chinese-Korean fusion. My non-vegan friends ask me if we can go here over and over again. Now they even go without me and send me food pics when they go.
You’re going to have to order the “Fried Veef with Sweet and Sour Sauce” whether you like it or not. I live for the sir fried eggplant and white soup. Keep reordering all 3 of these and then we try something new each time.
Busy, of course, because it’s so delicious. But fast turn over. Friendly staff.
Bathroom down the stairs. Need code.
You really HAVE TO come here every visit to Seoul. You’ll be sad if you don’t.
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-26
Pros: Stir-fried Eggplant, Fried “Veef” , Good to eat here before bars/clubs in Itaewon
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SoTofu
Points +52
Best vegan food in Seoul - Edit
I went there three times when I was in Seoul and tried many different dishes.
Read moreEvery one of them was just so unbelievably good!
I can really recommend the fried enoki mushrooms, the portion was huge and the sour-spicy sauce just fits perfectly.
But I think my favourite was the Mapo Tofu or Stir-fried spicy eggplant. Be careful if you can't tolerate spice well because the eggplant is really spicy but so flavorful!
And the owner is so nice, she recognised us immediately when we came for the second and third time :)
Definitely worth a visit (or two) when visiting Seoul!
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-23
Pros: Authentic food full of flavours, Great atmosphere and nice owner/staff, Spicy Eggplant
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TaylorDale
Points +328
Great, filling and tasty - Edit
Really enjoyed the food, mock meats and all. Good price and tasty. Recommended to book in advance busy when we got there
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-02
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Andala
Points +1288
Unmissable - Edit
This fusion restaurant is incredibly good. Great fast service and top notch food. The menu is not vast (a sign of a good restaurant) but there's something for everyone. I had the jjajangmyeon and although a fairly simple dish, it was absolutely perfect, it had mushrooms and truffle, it wasn't too salty and the noodles were chewy. My family had mapo tofu (apparently the best vegan ones in the world but beware : it's spicy), and stir fried aubergine on rice, a very mild dish.
Read moreIf you're in Itaewon don't miss this place.
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Mattho
Points +150
Outstanding! - Edit
Probably the most interesting plant-based menu in Seoul. Special dishes with quite unique taste profiles. Glad we came!
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GrayHorwitz
Points +2402
Best meal in Seoul! - Edit
Only here for a couple more days but we are going to try to come back to try more of the menu. Wonderful hosts, tasty interesting food, nice vibe, big portions, affordable prices 10/10
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-07
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AlessandroLaRocca
Points +74
Amazing food and great hospitality! - Edit
The food is really delicious! The owner is also very careful that you have everything you need. The only downside is that the resturant is small and many love it so it can be crowded or even full any day at anytime. A must if you visit Seoul!
Read moreBe also aware of the portions: they are very generous, even the apprtizers!
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-09
Pros: Fried mushroom are amazing!
Cons: It easily gets crowded
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Pollopazzo
Points +62
I would come back to Korea just for this restaurant - Edit
Very big portions, amazing taste. You have to try the sweet and sour mushrooms
Read morePros: Portion size, Taste
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Mangogirl
Points +2932
Honest taste and fair price - Edit
As one might expect about a restaurant featuring a Michelin Star, it can get pretty busy during lunch hour. Still, the staff remained friendly and found me a place somewhere in between. I had the vegan Black bean noodles which were great and in comparison to other vegan places nearby, the price was pretty fair. I would give it another try if I was nearby in Itaewon!
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koenm
Points +69
Great food, bit pricey - Edit
I had the cauliflower dish and the spicy stir-fried noodles, and I liked both. The ambiance is nice, and the staff was friendly. It’s more expensive than most other vegan places I’ve been to in Seoul.
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Margherjita
Points +89
super tasty vegan chinese experience! - Edit
Alt.a is in seoul’s michelin guide and did not disappoint! the food is very good and the portions are big the owner is soo nice !
Read morePros: eggplant rice , mapo tofu, vegan jajangmyeon
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babuszka_pohoria
Points +29
worthy of the michelin star!! - Edit
Original, freshly made vegan food. The portions are big, I would recommend sharing two mains and one app for two people so that you're able to try as many dishes as possible. Wine was great as well.
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Hanna3933
Points +1134
This restaurant is truly amazing! - Edit
The staff were very kind, and the food was incredibly delicious.🫶
Read moreThe people at the table next to me shared their enoki fries with me, and they were so good!😭🙏🏼✨
Since I was traveling alone and the portions here are quite large, I couldn’t order it myself — so I was really happy I got to try it. It was unbelievably tasty!
Both the price and the portion sizes are fantastic.💚
I’ve decided that this will be a must-visit spot every time I come to Korea.🇰🇷🌱
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CMSchroeder
Points +23
Wonderful find - Edit
It has never been easy to find an excellent vegetarian meal in Seoul let alone vegan. The owner told me that something like 1% of the country is, though the new generation coming more so from health and social responsibility. Thus what a blessing this place is. Each dish was better, more authentic, fresher, local than the other. Superb. But what made it special is the warm, extremely solicitous staff who also spoke perfect English. It was a very special evening and I look forward to returning.
Read morePros: People and staff , Superb vegan Korean and Chinese
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Beba112
Points +882
Great Korean vegan food - Edit
We had a great experience at alt.a in Seoul! We tried the mandu, black bean truffle noodles, and soybean paste noodles—everything was delicious. The noodles were perfectly chewy with great texture, and each dish was well-balanced and flavorful.
Read moreService was fast and efficient—our food came out quickly and the staff were attentive without being intrusive. The overall vibe of the place is modern yet comfortable, making it a great spot for a casual but high-quality meal.
One tip: they stop taking orders at 9 PM, so it’s best to arrive at least an hour before closing to enjoy your meal without feeling rushed.
Definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for creative noodle dishes and excellent service in Seoul!
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-08
Pros: Korean vegan dishes , So many options , Large portions / shareable
Cons: Kitchen closes an hour before close time
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Sarilein
Points +26366
Needs improvement - review based on 1 visit - Edit
I was a fan of their Dosan branch. Great food and delicious. Now I visited the itaewon brand and it was a disaster.
Read moreI tried their new menu item - veef kung pao and there’s also a cauliflower version of it. My review clearly is only about this dish.
It was not good, not eatable in fact. It has nothing to do with kung pao, had a weird yellow colour and all I could taste was oil and bad garlic (either burnt or old) and a lot of it. I don’t know if they don’t taste it or they fired their cook?
Maybe go with other dishes but this experience was so bad I won’t return
Apparently they got a Michelin
The veef wasn’t good either. It tasted like those granulated soy you soak in water.
Service was very friendly though! I feel bad leaving such a bad review but genuinely hope the other dishes are good and that they improve their food. Interior design is nice too and they have a terrace.
Updated from previous review on 2025-10-30
Cons: Food, Price , Location
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camacam
Points +39
nice vegan korean food - Edit
rare korean restaurant offering vegan options only, nice being able to try traditional dishes
Read morePros: korean food, rich taste, nice staff
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mpsqt
Points +126
Disappointing restaurant - Edit
We were so underwhelmed with my friend after coming here. Reading all the great reviews, we were expecting quality dish. But it ended up being tasteless with a very weird texture (I had the “veel” and my friend another sort of fake meat). After 10 days of amazing vegan food in Seoul, that was a major letdown. And I’m not talking about the cost (so much more expensive than the other options in town).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-11-03
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Tetiwander
Points +66
Amazing place! - Edit
Lovely little place in a cool street, the menu is so tasty and dishes are quite big! I had a salad with silken tofu for starters and a noodle dish with veef
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Lautje
Points +575
Nice Atmosphere & Lovely staff, but not My Taste - Edit
I had high expectations for this restaurant, since they have a Michelin mention and I read many good reviews. Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy the food. The fried sweet and sour soy pieces mostly just tasted like oil and were quite greasy. The only real flavor came from the sauce. I didn’t like the other dishes much either.
Read moreThe service, however, was great! The staff were super friendly, and it’s a nice place to sit and enjoy the atmosphere.
Updated from previous review on 2025-10-29
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