Han Gwa Chae 한과채 - Seoul

(Eng/Kor) this place is a real Korean vegan buffet. all different types of Korean seasonal leaves and crumbs. as a corean it is the heaven. for tourist or foreigners who are not really familiar with Korean ingredients, it could be difficult. healthy, earthly, real. I saw that they were selling oysters to go. updated by previous review on 2019-06-07

I returned in 2017 and I am pleased to see the latest reviews about it. I hope I will return one day, as I think about it. I went on a day where it was quite empty, and the owners welcomed us in and made us fresh Korean pancakes. wonderful experience and delicious vegan food!

This restaurant is a vegan buffet, which offers Korean food in home-made style. There are no processed mock meats, but soup, stew, porridge and various side dishes of which some feature uncommon combinations or vegetables (e.g. peanut sprouts? Most ingredients are Korean and not imported. Considering the fact that they use Korean ingredients and the location is the touristy area Insadong, their price for this all-you-can-eat-buffet is quite good! Until now, I've only been able to eat here once though, as the other times that I stopped by it was either closed or the owners were not sure whether they would open that day... :S The interior represents the taste of the elderly ladies who run this place: Random flowers in vases, a couple of paintings, patterned table cloth. Nothing fancy. Colorful and homey.

For 13,000 won you'll get rice, soup, sesame porridge, a seaweed pancake, and a variety of cold and pickled vegetable dishes, as well as tofu. The food is simple but enjoyable if you come with the right expectations. The owners are very nice. Updated from previous review on 2020-01-05

Very simple eating, usually different greens and kimchis. very friendly staff. everything was delicious. I'm back.