Vegan
Korean
Vegan restaurant serving home-style Korean vegan meal with soup and many different side dishes. Est. 2020. Open Mon-Tue 11:30am-8:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:30am-8:00pm. Closed Wed & Sun. Last order 7pm.
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21, Daeyeong-ro 85beon-gil, Seo-gu, Busan, South Korea, 49217
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Added by Okvegan on 18 Jun 2020
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86 Reviews
First Review by Okvegan
food4ricky
Points +1749
Very nice Korean food - Edit
Tasty food with a lot of very yummy side dishes for a very decent price. Recommended!
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Pablohh
Points +15
Very good vegan restaurant - Edit
We were here for our last day in Busan. And enjoyed the food as well as the service a lot.
Read moreVegan Korean chicken were great! Try it.
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Lolaude
Points +46
A Must-visit in Busan – Homely, authentic, and absolutely delicious - Edit
Wow—what a great experience! Soban might just be the best vegan restaurant we tried in Busan. It’s a small, cosy spot with only four tables, giving it a warm, homely atmosphere. The food feels like something a Korean grandmother would cook—authentic, comforting, and full of flavour.
Read moreThe portions here are very generous, so definitely come hungry! We ordered the perilla noodles, a large bucket of soy chicken (and it was truly large!), and the bulgogi—all of which were fantastic. And of course, we can’t forget the complimentary banchan, which made the meal even more special.
Highly recommended!
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diodradek
Points +233
Soban Vegan 소반 비건식당 - Edit
Venue
Read moreFour tables with four chairs crammed into a fairly small space. Easy enough to find with the clear branding on the outside. Has a TV on the back wall playing “SMTV” like several other vegan joints in South Korea.
Service
It was like being at your grandmothers. To the point that I’d say don’t visit if you just want a quick meal to fill a hole. Come with plenty of time and an empty stomach.
Food
The soy chicken was sold out (very popular on rainy days I’m told) but I’m kinda glad it was because the spicy soft tofu soup (and it’s endless side dishes) were great.
Pricing
11000 KRW which is unbelievable value.
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vheegan2
Points +580
Delicious Korean food - Edit
So much delicious food! We shared the pyogo tangsu and the bean bulgogi (japchae). Both were fantastic and flavourful. Most dishes come with rice and a series of side dishes (and there is A LOT of them). Really recommend this place
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joshyoatcakes
Points +54
The best vegan food in Busan! - Edit
Awesome selection of food, great vegan chicken also the noodles come with mock beef… great protein!
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xinru_t
Points +9487
Vegan Local Dishes - Edit
Small cosy eatery serving fully vegan Korean dishes, along with a small retail corner selling vegan snacks such as candy, biscuits, and instant noodles. So happy to eat vegan versions of local food, and the items I ordered were all delicious! Friendly homely vibes, with the lady boss / chef serving us freshly cut fruits at the end of our meal too. While I was there, a bunch of Korean elderly entered the eatery without knowing it was vegan. The lady boss patiently explained to them what veganism was, and they ended up enjoying their food!! No MSG used in the cooking. Btw for the religious folk, the lady boss / chef said that all items in the menu can be made allium-free, except pyogo gangjeong fried spicy marinated shiitake mushrooms. Walking distance from Dongdaesin Metro Station, also within walking distance from Somang Stairs Monorail.
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nobodysbird
Points +21
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Tiny, modest place, delicious food, very attentive and kind service from the lady who owns it.
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BernardoQueirós
Points +103
Feels like home! Thanks for existing :) - Edit
Very friendly lady who speaks English and cooks excellent food. The amount of side dishes each main comes with, the freshness of the ingredients and the cosy space - it's 200% worth the visit. I came here twice in a row and it saved my stay in Busan! 😁
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bough
Points +433
Funny puffy rice - Edit
Had the puffed rice in sweet sour sauce which was really great!
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EmilyBoo
Points +76
Amazing & Authentic - Edit
Very welcoming and accommodating. The food was exciting, traditional and super tasty. If you are vegan and in Busan, you must come here!
Read morePros: Authentic cuisine , Amazing chef / owner, Great selection
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MLittl11
Points +642
Great food, very friendly but poor service - Edit
We had 3 small mains which were very tasty and the owner was very friendly spoke very good English and gave us a free soy drink at the end but the aircon was broken and unfortunately the service was very slow and I had to ask to settle twice before finally doing it. I just worry that the laid back approach will end up in less people going. The food is delicious and it was worth the little hassle and no aircon but it was close.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-27
Pros: Soy chicken, Scorched rice, The owner
Cons: Slow service and response to payment request
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parkristine
Points +65
Quality over Quantity - Edit
Ordered the daily soup dish (Jeongsik) and side dishes mushroom tangsu. Everything was delicious and tasted pretty much on point compared to what I remember eating growing up as a non-vegan. The hot soup hit the spot, even on a scorching day like today. The restaurant owner was also a sweetheart who offered me free apple juice on the way out.
Read moreI took down one star since the portions were really small - especially the mushroom tangsu- for the listed price.
Pros: Yummy !!!, Good vegan versions of classic Korean cuisine
Cons: No air conditioning (broken, today), Pricey // small portion sizes
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Harpy23
Points +1704
Good tasty Korean food - Edit
We both got the spicy soft tofu jigae and a plate of fried mushrooms in sweet and spicy sauce to share. The stew came with a pot of rice and 5 banchan.
Read moreThe stew was fine, it contained plenty of nice soft tofu and it was quite spicy but not too hot. The problem I had was there didn't seem to be much other flavour in there beyond it being spicy. The rice was a decent sized portion, it was a bit sticky and nicely seasoned. The mushroom were fine, good juicy shiitakes in batter with a nice sauce on the outside but it was expensive when you considr they cost more than the mains.
The banchan were good. I enjoyed the kimchi, it had the spicy and sour flavours I was hoping for. There was a mock beef with mushrooms that was excellent. The sautéed aubergines were also nicely flavoured and well cooked. There was some seasoned cabbage and something spicy and crunchy texture that I couldn't quite recognise.
There was also a selection of vegan products which was handy as we'd struggled a bit with vegan snacks in convenience stores so were happy to pick up some Vego chocolate here.
Overall, I enjoyed the food but it didn't really blow me away. This is how I have felt about a lot of the food I've had in Korea so it may just be my personal tastes.
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Kayy_B
Points +842
Perfect spot for lunch! - Edit
So glad that we came across this spot on Happy Cow! We wanted to try everything that was on the menu! We ordered 2 main dishes with banchan and 3 additional side dishes. The dishes that we ordered were so rich in flavor. Their banchan were amazing and it was different from the other places that we had tried in both Busan and Seoul. The owner is so sweet and would constantly check in on us to see if we wanted refills for the small side dishes (banchan). My partner and I throughly enjoyed every bite and were so stuffed. Just when we thought we were done and ready to go home, the owner came back with more food for us to try!😄It was out of the way from our hotel, but we took an Uber there and it was worth it! We’ll definitely be back next time!
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GalLllllllLl
Points +30
amazing - Edit
I'm so glad for this place! food was great and you can also buy some vegan products. arrived after a long journey in the train and was comforted by the good tasty food.
Read morePros: soybean soup, quite and clean
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ItsHappyCow
Points +882
One of my top restaurants in Korea! - Edit
Small place, run a friendly lady. We tried a few dishes, some of which come with their own sides. There was a lot of food. My absolute favourite is the spicy tofu soup. One of the tastiest dishes I've ever had!
Read moreAbsolutely recommended!
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hanguko
Points +224
Good food but terrible service - Edit
As a vegan of 10 years it literally breaks my heart to have to criticize a vegan business but I went there twice and both times my experience made me really upset.
Read moreWe got ignored at first and after I ordered we had to wait 25 minutes for no apparent reason, especially since other customers who arrived after us got served first. They also got over 5 types of banchan while we only got 3 (tiny) ones. I asked for a refill and required she gave us the same banchan as the other customers. She laughed and gave a ridiculous amount of refill and no other banchan. Is this a joke bc this isn't funny. We're customers, I speak Korean, there is literally no reasons to treat us differently compared to Korean customers? Then comes the time to pay and I didn't like the way she spoke to me. Not even mentioning how no one smiled to us.
I don't understand why this place is hot amongst foreigners if they get treated the same way. Or maybe they're tourists who don't realize they're being discriminated against. Or maybe they truly had a great experience, and that's great. But I won't become a regular here.
BrittainMcCall
Some items come with different amounts of banchan. Some items also take longer to prepare than others. Because Soban is run by a small staff and the food is prepared to order, it can take some time to be served. Sorry you had an unfortunate experience!
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ryanwhatt
Points +1000
Amazing food, amazing owner - Edit
The owner is super sweet and helpful and makes incredible food. All the sides were amazing and I had the spicy soft tofu soup. There is also a vegan mini mart where you can get instant ramen and chocolates to take away (get the peanut chews!!)
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Melbourne.Vegan
Points +113
Best in Korea (so far) - Edit
I stopped here on the way to Gamcheon Culture Village (30 min walk from this restaurant), and I was absolutely blown away. I had the soup of the day which was accompanied by rice and many, many sides, all for just 8,000 won. Everything was super delicious - I highly recommend.
Read morePros: Nicest staff, Cheap and good portion size, Incredibly delicious and authentic
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MalinBengtsson
Points +79
Best food so far - Edit
It's a little place, away from the tourist area, but still very easy to find. Had the spicy soft tofu jjigae and it was amazing. Not too spicy and lots of side dishes. She speaks good english and this is the best place so far after 2 weeks in Korea. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Genuine, Tasty
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mikasayshi
Points +104
If you want authentic, you get it here - Edit
. I wish this was closer to my hotel but I commuted 1 hour for it and it was so so so worth it. I can’t recommend it enough!!!!
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VegoChouffe
Points +867
Worth the trek - Edit
Lovely local food and much to choose from. I tried the soup of the day (and the array of sides it comes with!) and the soy chicken. So much flavour and filling for a really reasonable price. Definitely worth it - practical opening hours and attentive owner😄
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tiffyday
Points +2012
Excellent service and delicious homemade food - Edit
The lady who runs the place is so friendly, lovely and cute! It seems like she makes all the food herself, and it has a very homemade and authentic feel. We had the soup & side dishes for entree, then the sweet&sour mushrooms and soy chicken for mains - they were absolutely delicious. We also grabbed some vegan chocolate bars on the way out! We will definitely be back next time we are in Busan.
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emsm
Points +22
Best vegan restaurant in Busan - Edit
I ate at a few different vegan places while in Busan and this one was my favourite! The food is sooo good, filling and with so much variety! I was craving something flavourful and hearty and this definitely delivered. The lady who owns the restaurant is so friendly and an amazing cook. This is a must visit place if you’re vegan or vegetarian.
Read morePros: Variety of flavours , Lovely host
Cons: None - was sooo delish!
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GabiFig
Points +38
Excellent experience! - Edit
This place was amazing! We had the best fried chicken, the large portion is huge! The sweet and sour sauce is very tasty and the traditional side dishes were delicious! Everything is freshly made by two adorable ladies, who were so nice! And there are some vegan products and snacks to buy! There was a costumer who arrived 5 minutes before closing and they still served him, showing compassion and the true meaning of veganism!
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LauraBartholomew
Points +48
Great food - Edit
A small quaint cafe, lovely ladies cooking there. It also had some snacks to buy there too. I bought a chocolate almond snack. The food is made from scratch so it does take some time... Best go when you're not starving!
Read moreI had spicy tofu stew, soy chicken and my friend had scorched rice. I really liked the soy chicken. The star was tasty too and it comes with bachun lots of side dishes.
Pros: The people , The food
Cons: The waiting time
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