7 Best Elevated Vegan Restaurants in Seoul for an Exceptional Dining Experience

For a special occasion or a memorable date night, these seven vegan restaurants in Seoul are worth a visit. Each of these standout spots offers creative plant-based dishes that will impress both your palate and your eyes with their exquisite presentation and flavors. Even if you're skeptical about vegan food, these restaurants are sure to change your perception and show you just how delightful and innovative plant-based dining can be.

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1. LÉGUME Seoul

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LÉGUME (레귬) is an vegan fine dining restaurant in Sinsa-dong, renowned for its delicate flavors, stunning plating, and commitment to zero waste practices. Recognized as one of the "12 Best New Restaurants 2023” by Bar & Dining magazine and listed among the “25 New Rising Restaurants" in the 2024 edition of the Blue Ribbon Survey, guests are invited to immerse themselves in an exceptional culinary experience that combines sustainability with gourmet excellence.

Address: 652 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 2F

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2. Forest Kitchen

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Forest Kitchen (포리스트키친) is a contemporary vegan fine dining restaurant located inside Lotte World Mall near Jamsil Station. Their menu showcases seasonal ingredients that capture the vibrant flavors of each season, presenting visually appealing dishes with stunning plating. They offer 5-course and 8-course options for lunch, as well as 8-course and 12-course options for dinner.

Address: 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul (Lotte World Mall 6F)

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3. ••••••

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•••••• (점점점점점점), pronounced jumjumjumjumjumjum, is a one-of-a-kind vegan restaurant located near Digital Media City Station. The space, adorned with scrap aluminum cubes, reflects the owners' commitment to environmental consciousness and minimalism. Their goal was to create a serene dining experience to promote veganism in Seoul and show people that veganism is 'cool' through delicious food and thoughtful design. Their menu features Korean fusion dishes like candied sweet potatoes, braised radish and fried tofu rice, soybean paste seaweed pasta, and matcha cake.

Address: 36 Seongam-ro 15-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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4. Monks Butcher

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Monks Butcher (몽크스부처) is a vegan restaurant and wine bar located in Itaewon and Dosan. Their dinner menu presents a tempting selection of dishes, ranging from Citrus Endive Salad and Grilled Vegetable Curry to Pistachio Green Pasta and Squash Gnocchi. For a satisfying lunch, don't miss their Tomato Chili Lentil soup or Pumpkin Cream Soup.

Address:

Itaewon: 228-1 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Dosan: Eonju-ro 168-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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5. Mahina Vegan Table

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Mahina Vegan Table (마히나 비건 테이블) is a refined vegan restaurant located in Garusu-gil. Imagine the elegance of an Italian dining experience, but entirely plant-based. Their menu features delicious vegan versions of classic Italian dishes such as pasta, risotto, and pizza, all served in a charming and inviting atmosphere.

Address: 75 Nonhyeon-ro 175-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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6. Dahlia Dining by Choi

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Dahlia Dining (달리아 다이닝) is a gourmet vegan restaurant located within the Dear Dahlia flagship store in Dosan. It's the perfect spot for indulging in both vegan cosmetics shopping and dining. Formerly known for its vegan high tea on the second floor, this year it has been transformed into a refined gastro vegan dining experience crafted in collaboration with Korean chef and television personality Choi Hyun-seok.

Address: 14 Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 2F

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7. Pinch Brunch Bar

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Pinch Brunch Bar (핀치브런치바) is a brunch cafe by day and a wine bar by night. Situated in Garosu-gil, this cozy and intimate spot delights with its artfully plated dishes and creative use of seasonal plant-based ingredients, making it a favorite among both vegans and non-vegans.

Address: 19 Apgujeong-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Cover photo: © LÉGUME