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

ByRoseanne Ducut

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

Most of the vegan food I ate during my four trips to Busan was vegan Korean food as well as some bakeries.

If you’re looking for vegan or vegetarian food in Busan, here’s 10 vegan restaurants and cafes to check out, plus three non-vegan spots with good vegan options.

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).

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1. Vegenarang

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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.

They 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. April and May 45 (꽃피는4월밀익는5월)

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A sweet cream croissant and cheese salt bread served with iced coffee at April and May 45, a stylish vegan bakery in Busan.

You HAVE to go to April and May 45, a vegan bakery cafe with sweet and savory options.

I got the salty caramel croissant (6,800 won or $5 USD) and cheese-filled salt bun (3,500 won or $2.50 USD).

Might have been the best vegan croissant I’ve eaten and the cheese inside the bun tasted like pimento cheese.

They’re closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so make sure to plan accordingly.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Yaein Tea House

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A spicy tomato bulgogi rice plate loaded with stir-fried vegetables and served with Korean side dishes at Yaein Tea House, a vegan restaurant in Busan.

Yaein Tea House is an all-vegan traditional tea house and serves a small menu of fresh hot meals.

I got the spicy bean bulgogi (13,000 won or $9.50 USD) stewed in a flavorful tomato sauce and the pumpkin soy latte (5,000 won or $3.60 USD).

A creamy soy pumpkin latte paired with puffed grains and sweet potato sticks at Yaein Tea House, a serene vegan café in Busan.

While not busy, it’s only one person cooking the meals, so save this spot when you’re not in a hurry. I would go here again.

Vegan Food at Non-Vegan Restaurants

BIBIBIM

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A steaming tray of vegan dumplings and assorted jeon (Korean pancakes) with dipping sauces at BIBIBIM, a cozy restaurant in Busan with vegan options.

If you’re visiting Gamcheon Culture Village, BIBIBIM is one of the few places in the area to get a full vegan meal.

They have a separate vegan menu with mandu, jeon (fried Korean pancakes), and noodle dishes.

I got the kimchi mandu (8,500 won or $6 USD) and jeon (11,000 won or $8 USD).

The mandu is basic, but I really enjoyed the jeon.

It’s not the biggest space so try to go in non-peak hours. You can order from a kiosk.

Gimmyeonjang

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Slices of colorful vegan avocado kimbap filled with veggies and rice at Gimmyeonjang restaurant in Busan.

Gimmyeonjang is a small local spot that serves vegan options like kimbap and vegan-friendly noodle dishes.

The kimbap is around 5-6000 won or $4 USD but are huge, like almost 3 inches. One will suffice!

The sauce in the kimbap was flavorful. I thought they were just okay, but these would be a great option for a beach meal or for a train ride.

It’s also located near Ecotopia Vegetarian Restaurant.

Polani Poke

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A hearty vegan tofu poke bowl with brown rice, lentils, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables at Polani Poke in Haeundae, Busan.

If you’re craving an easy and healthy meal near Haeundae Beach, go to Polani Poke, about an 11-minute walk from the beach.

They have two vegan options: a tofu bowl and one with falafel (10,900 won or $8 USD).

I chose the tofu bowl and you choose what sauce you want.

I enjoyed it but don’t expect it to keep you full for a long time!

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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Roseanne Ducut is a Filipina solo female traveler of over 10 years from the Bay Area, California. She creates ultimate travel itineraries + vlogs inspired by the rich history and pop culture in Asia. A veghead for over 17 years, Roseanne also writes vegan guides to help others plan their trips.