Exploring Delicious Vegan Food in Seoul!

If you're looking for vibrant colors and healthy vegan food, this is for you!

You can find vegan food in the heart of Seoul that captures both stunning visuals and amazing flavors!

"Oops farmer"

Adress >> 6 Toegye-ro 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Business hours: Mon-Fri 11:00 AM - 7:50 PM (Break Time 3:00PM-5:00PM)
Sat 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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The restaurant features a clean white-toned interior with an open kitchen where the staff are busy preparing food.

This restaurant, converted from a residential house, utilizes both the first and second floors. As you step through the front door, you're greeted by the open kitchen, allowing you to immediately see how clean and well-maintained it is. The staff wear adorable shop-branded T-shirts, and the delicious aroma of food fills the entire space. 

Here, the staff don’t serve food directly to your table. You place your order at a kiosk, and once your food is ready, you pick it up yourself. Don’t forget to bring your dishes back to the kitchen after you’re done eating!

A self-service bar is available, equipped with utensils, tissues, and a water dispenser.

Next to the counter, there’s a self-service bar equipped with wet wipes, tissues, utensils, and a water dispenser. You can grab whatever you need and bring it to your table. The entire system is designed for self-service, which might feel a bit unfamiliar at first. However, the cozy interior and the delicious aroma of food make the waiting time far from boring!

The menu provides descriptions of each dish in Korean, with vegan options clearly marked with a special vegan label.

Before placing your order at the kiosk, you can check out the menu at your table first. If you try to decide on your order directly at the kiosk, it might take a while! Next to the dish names, you’ll notice a green "VEG" label, which indicates vegan options. If you’re looking for vegan dishes, this makes choosing your meal super easy! 

The dishes without the "VEG" label usually include a small amount of meat. This time, I ordered "Tofu Bibimbap," "Chicken Breast Curry," and "Namul Pasta." The most expensive item on the menu is 13,800 KRW, which is quite affordable! While some might find it a bit pricey since there’s no meat in most dishes, all ingredients are of the highest quality, ensuring exceptional freshness.

The Namul Pasta is served alongside an adorable spoon and fork, neatly placed on the table.

The first dish to arrive was the "Namul Pasta"! I was stunned by its presentation. The fragrant aroma of herbs and the nutty scent immediately filled the air, and the sight of various mushrooms made my mouth water. The Namul Pasta features gondre (a wild vegetable commonly eaten in Gangwon Province), bracken, dried radish greens, and mushrooms, all brought together with a touch of perilla oil.

Quick tip! In Korea, two commonly used oils are sesame oil and perilla oil, and they are distinctly different. Sesame oil, made from sesame seeds, has a rich and intense flavor, often added sparingly to dishes. It can be stored at room temperature. Perilla oil, on the other hand, is lighter and can be used more generously in cooking. However, unlike sesame oil, perilla oil is best stored in a cool environment to maintain its freshness.

As I took a warm bite of the freshly served pasta, an incredible nuttiness filled my mouth. When you think of pasta, a rich and heavy flavor might come to mind, but this dish was so light and clean-tasting that I could keep eating without getting tired of it. The variety of vegetables were wonderfully tender and aromatic, making every bite a delightful experience. I was completely satisfied from start to finish!

The Bibimbap features mashed tofu, rice, and a variety of fresh vegetables. Next to it, a small bowl of sauce is served separately.
Next up is the "Tofu Bibimbap"! As you can tell from the photos, the tofu is mashed into a cloud-like texture and placed atop the rice, with an abundance of fresh vegetables. From kidney beans to tiny legumes, and crisp, bite-sized mushrooms and veggies, everything is neatly prepared to create a visually stunning and colorful dish. 
A small portion of sauce is served on the side. It’s slightly sweet and savory, perfect for pouring over the rice and mixing thoroughly. In Korea, bibimbap usually comes with a spicy gochujang (red pepper paste) sauce, but this non-spicy option was a pleasant surprise. It didn’t overpower the flavors of the various vegetables, allowing the natural freshness and lightness of the ingredients to shine through. It felt like a dish thoughtfully designed to preserve the balance of flavors. Mixing the sauce, rice, and vegetables together and taking a bite brought an explosion of nutty flavors that made me feel genuinely happy!

The curry, made with tomatoes and onions, is served with rice topped with crispy garlic flakes.
Finally, we have the "Chicken Breast Curry"! This one isn’t a vegan option, as it features chicken breast added to the base vegan curry. (I love meat!) The curry is made with a tomato and onion base, giving it a relatively light flavor. It actually reminded me more of Japanese curry, which is milder compared to the richer flavor of Korean curry.

The thin yet tenderly cooked onions and tomatoes paired perfectly with the rice. The garlic flakes sprinkled on top elevated the nuttiness threefold, adding a delightful crunch to the otherwise soft textures. The sous-vide chicken breast was cooked to perfection, offering a nutty and light flavor without any greasiness. If the chicken had been overpowering in taste, it might have detracted from the dish, but here, it struck the perfect balance.

In fact, this restaurant has another location in Chuncheon, and it’s one of the must-visit spots there. It’s incredibly popular, not just among those who follow a vegan diet, but also among people seeking the cozy ambiance and delicious food that this place uniquely offers. For meat lovers, there are plenty of options available too, making it a great destination for anyone looking to enjoy healthy and flavorful meals. It’s definitely a restaurant worth visiting!
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