What Korean food is vegan?

Temple bibimbap, Japchae (no egg), Doenjang jjigae, Kongguksu, Namul plates are naturally plant-based or easily made so.

What hidden animal ingredients are common in Korean food?

Anchovy broth, Fish sauce in kimchi, Egg garnish, Beef stock in stews.

Vegan by cuisine

Vegan korean food

Short answer

Temple bibimbap, Japchae (no egg), Doenjang jjigae are naturally plant-based or easily made so. Temple cuisine (사찰음식) is fully vegan; standard kimchi usually is not.

Naturally vegan dishes

Temple bibimbap
Japchae (no egg)
Doenjang jjigae
Kongguksu
Namul plates

Hidden animal ingredients

Anchovy broth
Fish sauce in kimchi
Egg garnish
Beef stock in stews

How to order vegan korean food

Temple cuisine (사찰음식) is fully vegan; standard kimchi usually is not.

Say this: "Gogi, saeujeot, gyeran ppaejuseyo."

Frequently asked questions

What Korean food is vegan?: Temple bibimbap, Japchae (no egg), Doenjang jjigae, Kongguksu, Namul plates are naturally plant-based or easily made so.
What hidden animal ingredients are common in Korean food?: Anchovy broth, Fish sauce in kimchi, Egg garnish, Beef stock in stews.
How do I order vegan at a Korean restaurant?: Temple cuisine (사찰음식) is fully vegan; standard kimchi usually is not.
What phrase should I use?: "Gogi, saeujeot, gyeran ppaejuseyo."

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