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An Invitation to Korea, a Vegan-Friendly Paradise.
January 10th, 2024
Dear Vegans:
Are you ready to explore a destination where ancient traditions harmonize with modern lifestyles, and vegan-friendly experiences abound? Korea warmly welcomes you to immerse yourself in a vibrant culture rich with delicious plant-based cuisine, serene temple stays, and a growing vegan community.
From bustling cities of Seoul and Busan to tranquil rural retreats, Korea offers a wide array of experiences tailored to vegans. Here is why Korea is a Vegan- friendly Paradise and why it should be your next travel destination:
1. Vegan Cuisine Like No Other
Korean cuisine naturally embraces plant-based eating with dishes such as bibimbap (mixed rice with vegetables), japchae (sweet potato glass noodles with stir-fried vegetables), and a variety of savory stews. With an increasing number of vegan restaurants and options in mainstream eateries, it is easier than ever to enjoy authentic Korean vegan flavors.
Explore Korea’s vegan dining scene with the Happy Cow Guide to Vegan in Korea, your go-to resource for finding vegan and vegetarian-friendly restaurants throughout the country.
2. Serenity in Temple Stays
Reconnect with nature and your inner self through Korea’s serene temple stay programs. Many Buddhist temples across Korea welcome guests to experience monastic life, complete with vegan temple cuisine prepared using fresh, local ingredients.
Some temples you can explore include:
Haeinsa Temple: A UNESCO World Heritage site offering a tranquil experience in Gyeongsangnam-do.
Jogyesa Temple: A peaceful oasis in the heart of Seoul.
Baekyangsa: Made famous by an episode of the Netflix documentary series “Chef’s Table,” Baekyangsa is the temple in the town of Bukha-myeon where chef Jeong Kwan creates simple yet exquisite temple food.
3. A Thriving Vegan Community
Korea’s vibrant cities are home to a growing vegan community with regular festivals, pop-up markets, and plant-based innovations. Connect with like-minded individuals while exploring Korea’s rich cultural tapestry.
We invite you to embark on this unforgettable journey where every meal, every moment, and every memory will reflect Korea’s deep respect for harmony and balance.
We look forward to welcoming you to Korea—a paradise for vegans and cultural explorers alike!
Warm regards,
Heejin Cho
Executive Director for the America, New York Office
122 East 32nd St, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10016
+1-201-585-0909
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This article brought back so many good memories. I went to Seoul last spring expecting to live on rice and kimchi (which, I learned, usually has fish sauce!), and instead it became one of the best food trips of my life. The temple food was the highlight. Lunch at a Buddhist temple restaurant, with a dozen tiny side dishes made from mountain greens, mushrooms and tofu, completely changed how I think about plant-based cooking. Jet lag had me wide awake at 3 am the first few nights, so I’d play a few rounds on Caswino casino online and plan the next day’s food stops on HappyCow until I got sleepy. Tip for anyone going: learn the phrase for “no meat,…
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Lovely invitation, and the Baekyangsa mention made me rewatch that Chef’s Table episode with Jeong Kwan. One practical tip I’d add for vegans heading over: traditional kimchi and a lot of banchan are made with fish sauce or salted shrimp (jeotgal), so it’s worth learning to ask for “vegan kimchi” or sticking to temple food, which avoids them entirely. Planning a Seoul–Busan trip next spring. The KTX ride is the perfect window for a lunchbox of japchae and a few rounds on rusheria before the temple stay where the phone goes off. Has anyone tried a temple stay at Haeinsa, and is the program available in English?