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마루 자연식김밥 is a traditional Korean restaurant in Insadong serving bunsik, kimbap, udon, dumbling, stir fry spicy rice paste (TTeok), fish cake soup, and more. Occasionally closes at 5:00 pm (twice a month 1st and 3rd Wednesday.) NOTE: Has signs associated with Loving Hut. Open Tue-Sun 10:30am-7:30pm. Closed Mon. Last order 7:00 pm.
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35-4, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 03149
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 29 Aug 2025 by ysnghee
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Added by GraceHong on 10 Dec 2018
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412 Reviews
First Review by Rosaespanola
niemim
Points +16
Can't praise this place enough - Edit
We came here nearly every day of two weeks in Seoul. Absolutely wonderful food, and very affordable too! We recommend the kimbap, crispy soy chicken, and ramen.
Read morePros: Nearly everything on the menu is great
Cons: The odeng and hot bar are quite weird
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~Florence~
Points +2347
Nothing had taste??? - Edit
I was so excited to finally find vegan Korean streetfood. I really had my hopes up for this place, and I don't know if they had a bad day in the kitchen, but everything was TASTELESS. We ordered almost everything; the tteokboki tasted like they hadn't been boiled with sauce and thrown in there 5 mins ago (tasteless chewy pieces of ricecake), the udon noodles where just noodles with a simple broth and little toppings (again no taste), the dumplings had a bit of taste because they were fried, but the inside had vague and unpleasant taste. The worst one was the odeng, which was nothing like the original odeng. It was a piece of vegan sliced ham dipped in a broth, and again..... no taste. I don't even know how.
Read moreI couldn't get myself to put this food in my body......
The only thing we finished was the kimbap and the pickle banchan (sidedish). Both kimbap dishes had a mediocre taste though.... I preffered the tofu kimbap over the ham kimbap.
Updated from previous review on 2019-05-20
Pros: nice staff
Cons: no taste
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TheGrandestNothing
Points +468
Amazing - Edit
Hidden in one side alley of Insadong-gil, bit hard to find but worth it. I had the fried tofu gimbap and it was so good. I wanted just light lunch because it was so hot outside and this was the right choice! Plus it's so cheap, unimaginable.
Read morePros: yummy, cheap, kind staff
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Kyla
Points +48
So good - Edit
I come here for the tteokbokki😄It’s such an easy recipe to veganize yet most Korean restaurants serve it with animal products. This place, on the other hand has all-vegan menus that are clean and delish. The soy chicken is another one of my favorites too! Must try if you’re in Insadong.
Read morePros: All vegan Korean food, Reasonable prices, Friendly staff (+the owner is 20+ years vegan)
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Ente-Iza
Points +102
Must have - Edit
Best Korean style vegan food, must have experience for all. Excellent service and even better food.
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Great prices, Friendly staff
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danij
Points +43
everything was amazing! - Edit
had the soy kimbap, tteokbokki, vegan odeng, fried dumplings, and the soy chicken and they were so good! a 100/10 recommend 🥰🥰🥰
Read morePros: vegan food to share, all vegan!
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SophsEats
Points +438
Great Korean street food! - Edit
Friendly staff! Generous portions and very affordable.
Read moreLove the soy chicken. The udon noodles are good but get a side dish!
The tteteboki is super spicy.
Not the healthiest cuisine but good for a quick bite.
Only 2 people in kitchen so if there are many orders it can take a while to get your food!
Cons: outdoor seating only
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SuzyJones
Points +681
Nice all vegan food - Edit
The udon dish was nice with really good udon, the dumplings tasted nice but little greasy for me
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JennaHancock
Points +339
Unique clean flavors - Edit
I had both the sushi role and dumplings. No complaints. Very affordable, always open, and excellent location.
Read morePros: very filling
Cons: would like more Korean dish options
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Knauji82
Points +2406
So cool! - Edit
Get the dumplings and soy chicken! Everything here is delicious. I order 3-4 dishes when I’m alone. For 2 people I order the whole menu haha
Read moreGet there before 19:30. No food after that
Cons: Limited seating
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Luloren
Points +43
Amazing - Edit
Great place, the owner is super nice, the food is amazing, tasty, big portions, and cheap!
Read moreBest vegan place in Seoul! ❤️
Pros: Tasty, Cheap, Good ambiance
Cons: Hard to find
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melkbee
Points +59
So so tasty!! - Edit
I really love this place. It's only vegan and it's cheap. Also in the heart of Insadong street. Especially love the soy chicken.
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d4mccormicks
Points +19
Closest thing to vegan Korean street food - Edit
This is basically a little stall where they cook the best Korean street food. It's located inside a shopping building so may be kind of hard to find, but worth the search.
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Anyaa
Points +88
Amazing street food - Edit
Had the tteokbokki, tofu gimbap, odeng, and fried soy chicken. Everything was incredible and it was so nice to try vegan versions of street food. The portions are very good and everything is cheap so a must visit in Seoul!
Read morePros: Great street food, Cheap, Lovely staff
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mainemaine01
Points +839
Vegan Korean Street Food - Edit
It’s just amazing that this restaurant exists and you’re able to try Korean street food as a vegan! We tried out most of the dishes on the menu, because they’re really cheap, and everything was delicious. A must-visit for vegans (and everyone else) in Seoul :)
Read morePros: Street food in vegan version, Delicious , So cheap
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YutiPatel
Points +15
Hidden gem in Insa-dong - Edit
This is a hidden gem! It is a fantastic place with really tasty food. I LOVED the teokkboki and gimbap! The ajumma working there is really sweet
Read morePros: Lots of options
Cons: More sitting would be good
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JamesParker-Brown
Points +188
Tasty!! - Edit
An amazing vegan eatery tucked down a side alley off the main street. It was super tasty and had good portion size too for the price!
Read morePros: Good selection, Traditional Korean options, Takeaway available
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Abbe42
Points +39
Very nice place - Edit
Here you can have Korean street food, like tteokbokki, kimbap, or ramyun for a reasonable (not so expensive) price. Tried all of them and they were so delicious, that ate here multiple days.
Read morePros: Not so expensive, Everything vegan
Cons: Maybe a bit hard to locate for a non native
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galaxygirl
Points +58
awesome vegan food - Edit
Down a side street off the main Insadong-gil - great find with awesome food and super friendly and fast service. Two small tables out front to sit down and eat your food.
Read morePros: Excellent fried dumplings!, Fast, friendly service, Great Spicey soy “chicken”
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NonstopDan
Points +1450
Cheap and decent food - Edit
Probably the best place to try all traditional Korean street foods. Prices very good! The flavors are hit or miss, but maybe that’s my personal preference against most Korean food. Check this place out!
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adrosarcher
Points +15
Great spot! - Edit
Cheap cafe, good choice of vegan dishes, very-very tasty.
Read moreStrongly recommended.
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RobertoGuerra
Points +676
This place was excellent. - Edit
Small yet affordable and delicious. Very friendly staff too.
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Seol
Points +124
No complaints - Edit
Absolutely fell in love.. ttokbokki tastes little less junky and less addictive than normal street ttokbokki, so some people might not like this, but I’m satisfied. My favorite manu : soy chicken, fried dumplings, gimbab.
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Tbone69
Points +112
A perfect meal in Seoul ! - Edit
This place is tiny but Mighty! Look up for the sign, reading " MARU DESSERT". All menu items are vegan, so you can eat everything with 100% confidence.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, inexpensive , unbelievably delicious
Cons: perfect for solo dinner, might be cramped for two
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akna
Points +702
Very affordable, delicious food - Edit
Went there one evening when we were in Seoul. Because it was quite a chilly evening we sat at one of the tiny tables inside. The lady was so friendly, she brought us a portable heater and placed it next to our table. She offered us blankets too. Everything we tried from the menu was excellent and prices are affordable. Very friendly and helpful staff. Only downside was that the tables are almost too small to fit all the food.
Read morePros: Fully vegan menu, Reasonable prices, Friendly staff
Cons: Can get cold when it‘s chilly outside, Rather small tables
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naturallyemmablog
Points +252
Favourite food in Seoul! - Edit
The most delicious food we had in Seoul - we went back again because the soy spicy chicken was so good!! Recommend the dumplings too!
Read morePros: Very reasonably priced, Delicious food, Friendly staff
Cons: None!!
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peakly
Points +52
Excellent food - Edit
Small restaurant but excellent food, very cheap price for a vegan restaurant. Kind owner.
Read morePros: All vegan food, Kind owner, Cheap
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