How does one manage vegetarianism in Korea without knowing the language? Being a plant-based eater doesn’t exactly help as Koreans have an increasing appetite for meat dishes while fish has always been part of their staple diet.
But, of course, with some good will, hand gestures and a few basic tricks you will quickly learn not just how to survive but, even better, to indulge in Korea’s culinary delights, some of which are based on surprisingly simple ingredients.
Kim, or gim means “seaweed, ” and kimbap are Korean seaweed rice rolls. It’s the Korean version of the generally better known Japanese sushi.
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Kimbap restaurants offer a list of varieties, including for take-out, but the basic and cheapest one, on top of the menu list, generally includes yellow pickled radish, egg, spinach, sliced carrot and ham. Sometimes a slice of surimi is added or comes instead of the ham. So while not a vegetarian dish in itself, it is easy to order as such, as well as in a vegan version.
– Kimbap ingredients are always visible in containers as the food is prepared on a counter along the windowpane of the restaurant rather than in the kitchen. Simply point at the ingredients you don’t want and make a ‘no’ signal with your finger, or cross your lower arms – a common gesture in Korea to indicate “no, ” “no have, ” or “not possible.”
Remember the bap? Here’s another steamed rice dish. Bibim means “mixed, ” warranting a mixed steamed rice dish. You’ll get a bowl with colorfully displayed vegetables and mushrooms topped with a fried egg and a stainless steel bowl with hot rice and a side dish with gochujang, a thick, deep-red chili paste.
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On the table you’ll find an additional array of side dishes, most of them vegetables and mushrooms. Tofu, meat and/or fish dishes may be part of them as well.
You mix the rice with the contents of your bowl, adding as much spicy sauce as you like, and eat it with your spoon (in Korea rice is eaten with a spoon), while nibbling from the side dishes with your chop sticks. Is a side dish empty and you’d like more? Just ask for a refill — it’s included in the price.
– Gyeran means egg, and to ask to leave out the egg you can say, “Gyeran pe djuseo” (pe means “no, ” and djuseo means “please” — no egg please).
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Jeongsik, also called baekban jeongsik, is Korea’s set meal. A fixed price which gives you a bowl of steamed rice and a number of side dishes (banchan), a perfect way to try a variety of Korean food. If you finish a dish (or your rice), you can ask for more.
Jeongsik is a dish that you will eat with at least two people, otherwise it can never be profitable for the restaurants. The price is based on the type and number of side dishes — the expensive version is called han-jeongsik.
The dishes will include a variety of leafy greens, mushrooms, seasoned seaweed, kimchi, vegetable pancakes and pickles as well as fish or meat. I have found, thus far, that most of the dishes are vegetarian, but, of course, you can simply ask the waiter to omit the animal foods using the above-mentioned tips.
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Makguksu is a perfect summer meal. I have to add that the buckwheat noodles are cooked in broth, which may be based on meat or on vegetables. When I asked if the dish was vegetarian this was answered positively, but due to the language gap I have never been sure about the broth. Makguksu is served in ice-cold water with slices of cucumber and radish and with seaweed and sesame seeds.
As vegetarian food isn’t that common in Korea, not all cooks may realize that broth based on meat does not fit into a vegetarian lifestyle, so this part may always be a bit of a gamble when it comes to dishes prepared in broths.
If you don’t want to take a chance with this because of the broth but still would like to try a buckwheat dish, go for a memil jeon, a pancake prepared with a batter of buckwheat flour and water that comes with a filling of scallions and/or cabbage.
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Tofu is an excellent meat substitute and many Korean restaurants have tofu dishes on their menu. Dubu jorim, braised tofu, is a good option for spicy food enthusiasts. Slices of tofu are fried in oil until they are crisp and then braised in a mixture of soya sauce, garlic, onion, green onion, salt, hot pepper flakes, sugar and sesame seeds. The braised tofu is served with a number of banchan, just as with the aforementioned dishes.Seoul in South Korea can be difficult to travel to as a vegan. But among all the meat-eating places, you can find a handful of vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants that serve great vegan comfort food.
This all-vegan cafe in Itaewon is a vegan gem in Seoul. You can find burgers, pasta, cakes, smoothie with whipped cream, and more in the menu.
The chili cheeseburger has a bean patty with ingredients like fried onion, cashew cheese sauce, sriracha aioli. A delicious and hearty burger. It also comes with a kale salad on the side. I opted to add tempeh on the side as well.
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The smoothies are also great. This power green smoothie tastes like peanut butter! And the vegan whipped cream is light and smooth.
I usually don’t like salads, but this sesame peanut soba salad bowl is surprisingly good. The sauce is very flavorful, though a bit spicy. And all the noodles are coated with it. Mix everything in for a tasty and healthy bowl.
You can find the vegan cakes next to the cashier. The sponge cake is soft and not dry. Both the chocolate cookie and red velvet flavors are great.
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For the environment, the cafe is decorated by wooden accents and plants. The place is cozy and homey. The staff is friendly, helpful and speak great English.
This vegan restaurant has traditional decor with wooden pillars and roof supports. The seats are cushion seats on the floor. So you’d need to cross your legs while you eat. This is a Loving Hut franchised restaurant although it’s not in the name.
The bibimbap set comes with a bowl of rice (with shredded veggies, sprouts and kichi radish) and 7 little dishes. And it only costs 10000 won. You can choose to enjoy the side dishes separately or mix it all in for a big bibimbap. The taste is great and it’s a smart idea to use tofu to replace the egg in a traditional bibimbap.
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The restaurant also has a small shop section by the counter selling both Korean groceries, like noodles and canned veggie meat, and some Western imports.
Go to Anguk station, exit 6. Go down the Isadong shopping street and turn left when you see the sign Isadong Gil 12 sign. Walk straight down to the last shop.
This restaurant is one of the most impressive places I’ve visited in Seoul in this trip. The food is some of the best I’ve had and the service is also top-notch, though the prices can be a bit high.
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At the time of visit on a Sunday evening, the restaurant is fully booked. The staff says it’s usually this busy especially on a weekend. However, they can do takeaway. And that’s what I got.
The menu has both western and Asian flavors. Most of the items are vegan or can be made vegan. And they are clearly marked.
The presentation of food, even though it’s takeaway, is amazing. Both dishes are intricate and well put together. I ordered a Beyond burger set and a Tom Yum fried rice.
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The beyond burger has a generous amount of flavourful sauces, including a sriracha mayo and a cheese sauce. It also has a thick slice of vegan cheese, sweet sauteed red onion and some other veggies. The burger is bursting with flavours from the first bite. The burger set also comes with a mix of 3 fried snacks (fries, potato bites, and onion rings) and a salad side. The fried snacks are seasoned perfectly and still crispy after a 35 minute trip.
The other dish is a Tom Yum fried rice. It comes with a handful of side dishes: tofu topped with mustard leaf pickled in olive oil, spiced satay chicken skewers, a thai salad with sliced cucumber and red onion, and also a slice of banana. Everything tastes great, especially the thai salad which has a great balance of sweetness and pickle sourness. The fried rice is a little bit spicy at the end. So be careful if you are not into spicy food.
The only downside is that this place is on the pricey side. The 2 main dishes and a drink cost 54000 won. But if you don’t mind spending a bit more on great vegan food, Monk’s Butcher is the place to go.
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Vegetus is about 15 minutes if you walk from Noksapyeong Station. On the way, you will pass the all-vegan grocery store, Vegan Space.
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