Gwangjang Market Half-Day Vegan Food Tour

I loved it! I’m a very awkward person but Jungho was very friendly and informative, I didn’t feel pressured at all and the overall vibes were very welcoming. It’s hard to find vegetarian food options, and it’s extremely difficult to find vegan food options, Jungho gave us plenty of places to choose from. Would definitely recommend to any struggling vegetarians/vegans, or really anyone!

Our tour guide, Jungho, went above and beyond in the massive Gwangjang Market to find a variety of delicious and authentic Korean street foods suitable for his family's vegetarian diet. Following in his footsteps through the market, you realize how difficult it is to carefully compare ingredients and avoid animal products. This level of dedication is only possible with love for family. I'm so happy I had the chance to be the first Taiwanese participant on this tour. The primary dietary design of this tour is Western-style vegetarian. Those who don't eat pungent roots and herbs (five pungent spices) should inquire in advance.

Jungho was such a great guide providing important information about how foods are prepared that may have unknown meal based additions in seemingly vegetarian foods. He is personable and our group had such a great time together. He even worked with me on the level of spice I could handle. I highly recommend this tour if you are vegan or vegetarian or even love meat but want to try veg options. Save room for the yummy donuts at the end!

This was such an excellent tour. If you’re a vegetarian or vegan in Korea, you’ll know it can be a bit of a challenge to find authentic korean food. But this tour was a fantastic opportunity to explore the market and enjoy delicious Korean food. We tried a variety of Korean staples like gimbap, bibimbap, and mung bean pancakes (with rice wine for those wanting to try!), and more! I really enjoyed spending the evening with Jungho despite the cold, and I highly recommend this tour to anyone who’s interested in trying authentic Korean cuisine 🥢

6 stars!! Amazing tour with amazing food by amazing host Jungho. We walked around the market, talked about Korean food and drinking culture and had lovely bites and drinks. Would totally recommend the tour to anyone.

we did a vegan food tour with Jungho, and it was one of the best experiences we had in Seoul! he was SO knowledgeable, and taught us a lot about Korean culture. Definitely plan to come hungry. as there is so much delicious food to eat! My daughter’s favorite was the mung bean pancakes. Would HIGHLY recommend!!

The tour with Jungho was a blast! We had the best time with him and the group tasting and trying delicious foods and drinks. He even invited us to a special kind of rice wine 🍶We highly recommend the tour and there was more than enough food for everyone. Thanks so much for the fun evening!

This tour exceeded my expectations. Jungho was a great guide. Explaining the history about the market and has found some exceptional places for vegan food. Learning about the food and customs was great too. The food was amazing. I particularly loved the tteokbokki, but it was all great. Would definitely recommend as a must for vegans and vegetarians in Seoul!

This was the highlight of our trip to Seoul. We really appreciate Jungho who went above and beyond to make sure everyone was okay & having a good time. He waited for us at the meeting point and took us around the market. It’s not easy to order vegan/vegetarian items in the market esp if you don’t speak Korean so we’re glad he did that for us. It was a total of 8 ppl in the group and we had a chance to meet other travelers from many different parts of the world in this tour. We loved ALL the items esp the dumplings. We had a fantastic time that evening; full belly, happy face and deeper appreciation for the local culture & hospitality. I don’t want to write all the magical things that Jungho did bc I don’t want to spoil the moments for the next participants. I highly recommend this tour and wish Jungho a successful business.

We tried so many Korean specialties and honestly left completely full. It was a great way to experience traditional Korean flavors in vegan versions without worrying about ingredients. Our guide was super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience really fun. He explained the dishes, the culture behind them, and took us to great spots we would never have found on our own. Highly recommend this tour if you’re vegan (or just curious about vegan Korean food). A delicious and memorable way to explore Seoul!