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8 Best Vegan Restaurants in Busan to Try (Review + Photos)

While Busan isn’t as vegan-friendly as Seoul, there’s lots of good vegan restaurants in Busan plus vegan options at non-vegan spots.

Most of the vegan food I ate during my three trips to Busan was vegan Korean food and were all really good. I also visited some bakeries and cafes.

If you’re looking for vegan or vegetarian food in Busan, here are 8 vegan restaurants and cafes to check out.

I also include a list of the spots I didn’t get to at the end.

📖 Make sure to read my Essential Vegan Food in Korea Travel Guide (updated 2025).

Vegenarang Vegan Cutlet Busan South Korea: A plated meal featuring a crispy vegan cutlet, sliced and served alongside a fresh green salad drizzled with dressing, a portion of white rice, and a small bowl of savory dipping sauce. The dish is accompanied by side dishes, including pickled radish and a small bowl of a seasoned vegetable condiment, all arranged neatly on a white plate. The setting is a simple, casual dining environment, emphasizing the appetizing and wholesome presentation of this vegan meal.

Vegenarang is on the 9th floor of a multi-business building and is one of the most popular vegan restaurants in Busan.

This vegan restaurant in Busan serves Buddhist temple-style dishes like grilled vegetable salads, tonkatsu with a bean chick’n cutlet, noodles, and rice avocado rolls.

Some meal sets are only available for 2 or more people.

I got the plant based chik’n katsu cutlet for $8 USD and vegan yogurt parfait for $3 USD.

They were both really filling and made with fresh ingredients.

Vegan parfait from Vegenarang, topped with cacao nips and lemon curd

You’ll also get views of the sea. I went to Vegenarang before heading to Millak Waterside Park and Gwangalli Beach, which is walkable from Vegenarang.

You’ll have to take a bus or taxi to Vegenarang, as the nearest subway is quite a walk.

2. Soban Vegan

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Korean Vegetable Sides in small plates on table - Soban Vegan Restaurant Busan

Soban Vegan is run by an ajjuma, a super sweet lady, who also speaks English and asked if I was vegan.

They serve home-cooked Korean vegan meals. Each dish comes with lots of side dishes.

This small but popular vegan restaurant in Busan is located in a charming non-touristy area with locals and elderly.

Three dishes from Soban Vegan - Vegan Chicken, Soybean Jjigae Soup and sides

I got the Tofu jjigae (stew) for $9 USD and soy chik’n for $7-8 USD. The second time I got the soup of the day ($6 USD) plus the soy chik’n again.

All dishes were very good and filling. There’s only four tables so try not to go during peak hours.

Read my full review of Soban Vegan restaurant.

3. HOME Bistro

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HOME Bistro is a vegan restaurant walkable from Haeundae Beach.

It’s closed on Sundays and Mondays, and only opens from 5pm to 10:30pm.

It’s one of the most aesthetic vegan restaurants I’ve been to, with darker cozy lighting and chill music.

It’s run by vegan siblings and their menu rotates.

Kung Fu Boy mushrooms and lemonade at HOME Bistro: A hearty vegan dish of crispy Kung Fu Boy mushrooms served with a fresh salad, rice, and a refreshing lemonade at HOME Bistro, Haeundae Beach, Busan.

I got the “Kung fu boy” deep fried mushrooms with rice and salad (16,000 won or $11 USD).

It was so flavorful and crispy. I would get this again.

I also got the lemonade (6,000 or $4 USD), which was a yummy, and a more fancy lemonade with a cinnamon stick and herbs.

4. Pyeonhan Jipbap – 편한집밥

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A traditional Korean meal at Pyeonhan Jipbap vegan restaurant in Busan, South Korea, featuring a variety of side dishes (banchan) like kimchi, pickled radishes, and seasoned zucchini. The main dish includes a hearty vegetable soup served alongside purple rice and crispy fried vegetables, all presented on a black marble table.

Pyeonhan Jipbap is another home-style vegan restaurant in Busan run by another super sweet ajjuma.

The portions are huge! Maybe the biggest banchan portions I’ve eaten.

There’s an English menu posted on the wall, and the owner speaks English as well.

I got the dugae-jang soup that comes with banchan sides and rice (14,000 won or $9.75 USD), as well as the soy chicken (13,000 won or $13 USD) which was good as well.

I would 100% go here again, though sadly it’s one of the farther vegan spots.

5. Vegan Mart 비건마트 + Rainbow Crust Bakery

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Vegan Mart in Busan is an all-vegan grocery store where you can cook and eat the food you purchase, like vegan ramen, frozen meals, and dumplings.

The couple that runs it also gives sides for free and also offers to cook the food for you.

Rainbow Crust bakery interior: A clean and minimalistic bakery interior at Rainbow Crust vegan bakery in Busan, featuring wooden tables, white and pastel-colored chairs, and framed pictures on the walls.

And downstairs is their Rainbow Crust Bakery where they sell baked goods. I got the pizza roll, cheese-stuffed bagel and red-bean bread for my train back to Seoul.

All were really good and affordable, though the red bean was a little too sweet for me.

Rainbow Crust vegan bakery items: Three vegan bakery items from Rainbow Crust, packaged in clear bags, featuring a cat-shaped pastry, a bagel with melted cheese, and a pizza-flavored bread.

6. Obuthan

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Alt text: A traditional Korean vegan meal set from Obuthan vegan restaurant in Busan, featuring a bowl of rice topped with tofu and sesame seeds, seaweed on a wooden plate, side dishes including kimchi, pickled radish, mushrooms, a green salad, savory pancake, dipping sauce, and a bowl of soup with vegetables.

Obuthan is located close to Busan Tower and serves traditional bansang meal sets for lunch, and more western dishes for dinner.

I got the seasonal lunch set (13,000 won or $9 USD) that came with tofu on rice, soup, salad, banchan sides, gim seaweed, and a small jeon pancake.

It was satisfying and healthy. Their hours vary by the day, so make sure to check the schedule.

7. Love Urth

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The image shows a vegan mushroom burger served on a plate with fresh lettuce, tomato slices, and a creamy mushroom sauce. The burger is accompanied by crispy vegetable chips, and there is a glass of soy-based beverage in the background, placed in a cozy, minimalist dining setting.

Love Urth is walking distance from Gwangalli Beach with very limited seating, but they can add you on a wait list if needed.

I got the creamy mushroom burger and vegan milk tea. The burger was flavorful and saucy (though I can never get used to eating a burger with a fork 😅).

If you’re craving western food, this would be a good place to go.

8. Ohh! Goodthing

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The image features a slice of vegan pistachio cake topped with vibrant pink and green crumbles, served on a white plate. Beside it is a mug of hot cocoa in a cup with the cheerful text "Ohh! Good Thing," placed on a wooden tray in a cozy café setting.

Ohh! Goodthing is cafe located in the Seomyeon district.

They serve all-vegan cakes and some savory dishes like sandwiches.

You do have to request for the drinks to be made with plant milk.

I got the pistachio cake filled with jam and it was so decadent and filling, as well as the hot cocoa.

I would definitely go here again. The cafe does have limited seating but the people that work there are super friendly.

More Vegan Food in Busan for Next Time

Here’s more vegan restaurants and vegan-friendly spots saved for next time.

Non-Vegan Restaurants with Vegan Options:

Last-Resort Meals in Busan

  • Request the usual veganizable options at Korean restaurants like bibimbap, noodles, or vegetable banchan sides with rice.
  • Lotteria’s vegan Miracle burger and for $5 USD you get a whole set with drinks and fries.
  • Indian restaurants are plenty in Busan, especially in the Haeundae Beach area where you can get accidentally-vegan Indian meals like chana masala, aloo gobi or vegetable samosas.
Lotteria Vegan Miracle Burger set with fries and soda

Final Thoughts: Visiting Busan as a Vegan

Even though you won’t find the same number of all-vegan restaurants in Busan as in Seoul, there’s still a good amount of vegan food in Busan that are accessible by public transit or taxi.

For vegan restaurants in Busan, do however make sure to check their hours or their Instagram pages for any opening updates.

I can’t wait to come back and try all the vegan food in Busan I didn’t get to!

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