GETTING TOGETHER

Alas, I still lament my computer skills are not sufficient to make VegetarianKorea fully interactive, so others could talk between themselves, etc. I STILL TOTALLY WELCOME THE HELP OF ANYONE WHO CAN MAKE IT SO!!!

I’ve linked the Seoul Veggie Club and other community websites, but I’d also like to suggest that people who haven’t already done so, check out http://www.couchsurfing.com/ and http://www.hospitalityclub.org/. Both of these sites cater to travellers looking for like-minded folks, and have groups for vegetarians. You can even search for other veggies in your location or intended location. Another popular networking site, Facebook, also has a group for veggies in Korea!

That said, I’ll be back in Korea in March, on an extended road trip writing and researching a rock-climbing guidebook. I’ll be looking for warm floors to sleep on (I’ll be happy to cook some great veggie meals in exchange!!) as I flit around. Y’all are also welcome to join me on my mission– you don’t have to be a rock-climber! If you can belay (or want to learn!), great, but sometimes I’ll just be checking out (beautiful) areas, taking photos, counting bolts, etc. . .

E-mail me or post if you have the time and space, esp say March 12-April (I have a car, so I really just need the .67mX2m for myself to sleep, though sometimes I curl up in a ball so it’s more like 1.5mX1.5m). . . I also have lots of cooking equiptment, a fold-out grill, etc. . . unfortunately my blender died before I left Korea, but if YOU have one, great!!!

Nuijo Yasaengcho Jeonmunjeom

Posted on September 11th, 2007 in Seoul by Sonia

Jongro-gu, Gwanhun-dong 84-13 Insadong

02) 730-9301

On a side street by Sudo Pharmacy, Insadong 3-kil, on the left.

parking available. Open 10-2 W15,000-50,000

Osegyehyang

Posted on August 27th, 2007 in Seoul by Sonia

Chongro-gu, Gwanghun-dong 59

02)735-7171

In Insadong, heading N, turn right on Ssamji-gil

open 12-9

5 minutes from Jonggak Station (or 3 minutes from Anguk Station, heading S)–there’s a map on the website. Vegan friendly with prices from W6,000-12,000.

http://www.go5.co.kr

Dalgaebi

Posted on June 20th, 2007 in Seoul by Sonia

Jongno-gu, Jae-dong 32-10

02) 765-2035

Vegelove Buffet

Posted on June 20th, 2007 in Seoul by Sonia

Kangnam-gu, Daechi-dong Lotte 8F

02) 565-6470

W9,500

The Taj

Posted on November 12th, 2006 in Seoul by Sonia

YWCA Bldg 1st basement 1-3 Myongdong-1ga

02)776-3463-0677

lunch 12-3:00 dinner 6-10:00

Another Indian restaurant with a large vegetarian menu (English) and an English website . . . bit of a splurge, though!

www.thetaj.co.kr

Everest Restaurant

Posted on November 12th, 2006 in Seoul by Sonia

Chongro-gu, Changshin-dong 148-1
02)766-8850 011-233-8848

Not 100% vegetarian (I’ve yet to find an Indian/Nepali restaurant in Korea that is!), but enough vegetarian options and English menu to earn a listing here. Reasonable prices as well (samosas W2000; vegetarian curries W3-7,000)

www.everestfood.com

Chaegundaam

Posted on November 12th, 2006 in Seoul by Sonia

Kangnam-gu, Daeji-3 dong 983-0 Ildong Building 1F
Minimum 2 diners

Upscale restaurant (lunch sees many ladies of leisure) so dress nicely.
Set meals from W18,000-53,000. . . there’s a frequent diner’s program:)

02)555-9173 reservations are taken
lunch from 12-3:00 dinner from 6-10:00

From subway line 2 Samsung Station, exit #3 walk straight 7 minutes across the hilltop and turn right at the first street. They have an English brochure explaining their philosophy and while little English is spoken, service is impeccable. Chaegundaam explains:

Chaegundaam restaurant serves you Korean style vegetarian food based on
Korean traditional zen(temple) food. “Chaegundaam” -originally the title of maxim book written by ancient Chinese scholar - means ” story of veggies & roots ” including profound maxims about life, meditation, & nature.  Our restaurant expresses the meaning by natural organic veggie foods soothing body and soul. Our prix - fixed menus will provide you real taste of nature. The interior is designed for well being and healthiness originated from Oriental Fengsui. Please come and taste the essence of healthy cuisine in  the atmosphere of meditation and courtesy of tradition. We will continue to do our best to satisfy customer’s taste as well as maintain natural and traditional flavor.

www.chaegundaam.com

Country Life Buffet, 2nd location

Posted on November 5th, 2006 in Seoul by Sonia

Kangnam-Gu, Shinsa-Dong

line 3 Shinsa Station, exit 2

02)511-2402

11:00-2:00 W8,000

Country Life Buffet

Posted on November 5th, 2006 in Seoul by Sonia

Kangnam-Gu, Nonhyeon-Dong 16-1

line 7, Nonhyeon Station

02)511-2402 (this number, I believe, is for the other location. . . but somehow I lost the one for this locale– for now)

11:30-2:30

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