Lacto
International
Middle Eastern
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Lebanese restaurant offering traditional vegan dishes including hummus, falafel, tabbouleh and more. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.


7 Reviews

First Review by CarolinKörbs

Hibba475

Points +6

Non Veg
06 Apr 2026

Subpar food, miserable owner

We were craving MidEastern (preferably Turkish/Syrian-Leb/Persian cuisines), and while we found this place, it was subpar at best. It was more Arabian meets Indian. Foods you expect from the Fertile Crescent were either not on the menu or a bland, strange version of them. Hummus was off, baba ghanouj was flavorless, and labneh was forgettable. The bread offered here is naan, listed as pita. The lentil soup had hardly any lentils, and was mostly a red broth-like soup. The lamb and chicken dishes were overcooked and dried out.

Tabouli: 2 (not even close to looking or tasting like tabouleh)
Olive salad: 2
Miza: 1
Naan (listed as pita): 4 (best thing here, sadly)
Kofta: 2 (meat was hard as a rock, dried/tired)
Lamb mandi: 4 (best dish here)
Lamb kabobs and rice: 2 (overcooked, tired meat)

The worst part: the heavy-set owner, who was obnoxiously rude to all female patrons, but above all his female staff. They were the reason we decided to stay in the empty restaurant, even after two Korean locals warned us about this spot. Despite their efforts, we wanted to support and try something different. When I noticed how scared and nervous the female staff looked around this creature, I grew angry. Shortly thereafter when I overheard him passive aggressively sneering at a patron waiting on her guests, I was disgusted. He's a poor representation of the Middle East in every way.

It seems many other reviewers noted his uncouth behavior; it's a shame I didn't see those reviews until after having witnessed it in person. $135 for mediocre Bedouin/Indian food... not fresh Middle Eastern food. We get fresh food and better cuisine at the Four Seasons. This was a waste of time, money and patience. He deserved none.

Updated from previous review on 2026-04-06

Pros: Two female waitstaff

Cons: Meat was tired/dry, Rice was sticky and nothing like MEastern rices., Lack of social etiquette by owner

Aishu

Points +156

Vegetarian
31 Jan 2025

The yummiest Mediterranean restaurant

Do come here if you would want to have best falafel, and the free garlic sauce that comes along with it. Ofcourse, it has other good food options too!

Pros: Please request the server Nisha. She's very nice

Cons: The owner isn't a friendly man. , No parking space

HelenHaeryounGi

Points +6102

Vegan
18 Feb 2024

The beat Tabbouleh salad! And nice atmosphere

Several vegan options like well known hummus, falafel, and tabbouleh salad. I loved they played exotic music which matches well. Will try more other vegan dishes!

gentletomato

Points +1053

Vegan
12 Jun 2022

Great dishes

We had the sides platter and replaced the non-vegan side for an additional hummus. The hummus here is very creamy. Dolmas were very delicious but a different style than I've had before, i recommend them! For me the falafel was just okay but friends really enjoyed. Salad was super good. Staff were friendly and accommodating.

One thing to keep in mind is that there is a minimum order of 15,000 per person. Restaurant has limited seating.

Lil_Iso

Points +201

Vegan
04 Jun 2022

So yummy!

Really enjoyed our visit and the many different options, you can just ask what is vegan! :)

Pros: Many options, Friendly people

ritu61191

Points +17

Vegetarian
02 Feb 2022

Good food !

Friendly people ! The place can be packed and might need some waiting but it’s worth it ! There are few veg options such as falafel, hummus, za’taar pizza, lentil soup, lavash and vegetable biryani .. I have visited this place multiple times and have tried all the mentioned dishes .. can’t complain about anything . Good food !

CarolinKörbs

Points +168

Vegan
10 Jan 2020

Best falafel in Seoul!

After visiting the war memorial and history museum of Seoul, I went to this restaurant. The service is very welcoming and they speak english of course! The food was very good! I had a vegan dish with falafel, Libanese bread, salad, creamy humus and hot sauce. I really enjoyed it!

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly service, Delicious falafel




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