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Plant Hongdae | Delicious Vegan Restaurant In Seoul

A Must-Eat If You're Looking For Something Healthy And Filling

Elizabeth
3 years ago

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant

Plant is already a popular vegan spot in Itaewon, so when we heard a location opened in Hongdae, we had to check it out!

Just because you want to eat healthy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice taste.

The food here was so yummy and even though we're not vegan, we loved it all.


Our Visit


You can find Plant in Yeonnam-dong, which is a super cute area. You'll have lots to walk around and explore after eating here.

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant

We got there around 6:30. There weren't too many people, but since the weather was nice, all of the outdoor seats were unfortunately taken.

We found out they were pet-friendly as we saw a customer with her dog sitting outside.

Even the exterior looks very clean and like they would serve healthy food.

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plantThey had the menu written outside on a chalkboard.

As you can see, there are so many different items offered.

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant, temperature check

When you walk in, you have to check your temperature, get hand sanitizer, and write down your info.

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant interior

By the door, they have water, utensils, condiments, and some merch.

We grabbed the sriracha sauce since it makes everything taste better!

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant interior, chairs and tables

The inside wasn't huge, but the wide open space and white walls made it look bigger and bright.

Like the name suggests, they had lots of plants everywhere. The clean, open interior really matches their image of providing high-quality, healthy food.

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant, window seats

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant, hanging plants

We took a menu from the counter and sat down to decide what to eat.

We sat down by the window. There are even plants hanging from the ceiling. So cute!

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant, menu

There are lots of items on the menu, but some of the items they have at the Itaewon location weren't offered here.

However, they did have some Yeonnam location exclusive items to make up for it! There's also lots of drink options, like smoothies, juices, beer, and wine.

Once you choose, go up to the counter to order. We decided to get the falafel salad bowl (Yeonnam only), sesame peanut soba bowl, chili cheese fries, and mango smoothie.

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant, cake dessert

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant, dessert bread and cookies

They had vegan desserts too, like cakes and cookies. They looked so good that it was really hard to resist ordering them!

It ended up being a good thing we didn't order dessert since we were full by the time we finished our food. The vanilla berry cake looks so pretty though, I'll definitely try it next time.

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant

They gave us buzzers that would let us know when our food was ready. 

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant kitchen

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant kitchen

The kitchen area is all open, so you can watch them prepare your food.

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant

We were shocked by how huge the portions were! 

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant, sesame peanut soba bowl

Sesame Peanut Soba Bowl
13,000 won

Honestly, I'm never one to order a salad at a restaurant, so at first I thought it was a little pricey for a salad. I love noodles, so I just picked one that had them.

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant, sesame soba peanut bowl

However, it ended being so worth it! It comes in a huge bowl and includes soba noodles, tofu, tomatoes, cucumber, salad mix, cilantro, and pickled carrot and radish and it's topped with a sesame peanut dressing.

The noodles were the perfect texture and it went well with the crunchiness of the other vegetables. The fried tofu cubes were a nice addition that made this dish even more filling.

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant, falafel salad bowl

Falafel Salad Bowl (Yeonnam Only)
14,500 won

We had to try this salad since it's only available at this location. Again, it comes in a giant bowl filled with salad mix, fried eggplant, housemade falafel donuts, pico de gallo, pickled beet, and toasted multigrain bread.

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant, falafel salad bowl

The falafel was amazing! It was the perfect balance of crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. It went well with the pickled beet. I wish we could buy a bag of the falafel.

The bread tastes good topped with the salad or just alone. There was so much that my friend couldn't finish it.

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant, chili cheese fries

Chili Cheese Fries
10,000 won

Since it's a vegan place, the fries were topped with yubu and bean chili and cashew cheese. We couldn't taste the difference between normal cheese and this cashew cheese.

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant, chili cheese fries

The fries tasted much healthier than regular fries since there was noticeably less oil. Also, we liked that they were thick-cut fries.

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant, mango smoothie

Tropical Mango Smoothie
8,500 won

This refreshing smoothie is a blend of mango, banana, and coconut milk topped with coconut flakes. It's super thick and creamy, so it was really filling and tasted so fresh.

If you're on a diet, you could probably get one of their smoothies as a meal replacement. 

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant, return counter

Once you're done eating, don't forget to return your trays to the return counter next to the cash register.

korea seoul hongdae yeonnam vegan restaurant plant, outdoor seating

By the time we were leaving, the outdoor seating had opened up, so maybe we will come a little later next time. 

Because of the huge portions, we couldn't finish all our food! However, since everything is made from healthy, plant-based ingredients, we did not feel too heavy and bloated, even though we were really full.

Afterwards, we took a walk around Gyeongui Line Forest Park, aka Yeontral Park, to digest.


Information


Address: 서울 마포구 월드컵북로4길 87
87 World Cup Buk-ro 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00-22:00

Transportation: 5 minute walk from Hongik University (Hongdae) Station Exit 3


Menu


Menu
Price (KRW)
Starters
Chili Cheese Fries10,000
Hummus Bowl & Toast6,000
Main Dishes
Falafel Salad Bowl (Yeonnam Only)14,500
Sesame Peanut Soba Bowl13,000
Falafel Wrap (Yeonnam Only)13,000
Tofu Caesar Wrap13,000
Mushroom Burger14,500
Avocado Burger14,500
Drinks
Tropical Mango Smoothie8,500
Passionfruit Raspberry Ade6,500

You definitely don't have to be vegan to enjoy Plant. We hope you get a chance to visit this delicious, healthy restaurant during your visit!

Everything's made with fresh, natural ingredients, so you won't feel guilty about eating as much as you want.

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