Vegan Options At Korean Convenience Stores

When travelling in the nation of Korean barbeque and bulgogi, it really isn't the easiest finding vegan options in Korea. But if you look really closely, you might be able to find a couple at convenience stores and supermarkets!

CU

Vegetarian Salad: 3,800KRW

Colourful salad with no meat. If you're craving an easy veggie meal, look for this salad at CU!

Vegan Dosirak: 3,300KRW

You get a hearty mix of sweet pumpkins and pasta. You'll find meat replacements in the pasta as well as flavourful ingredients including cherry tomatoes and mushrooms.

Vegan Burger: 2,700KRW

A simple burger with vegetable patty, tomatoes, pickles and lettuce. It tastes even better when heated up!

Vegan Kimbap: 2,500KRW

Although this kimbap doesn't contain any meat, it's still filled with ingredients including radish, fried tofu, spinach, carrot, perilla leaves and seasonings.

7-Eleven

Bean Bulgogi Burger: 2,800KRW

This burger was made using buns made of out corn and meat substitutes made of beans.

Mushroom Bean Bulgogi Kimbap: 2,400KRW

The kimbap is packed with flavours as it contains bean bulgogi, mushrooms, carrots and onions.

FROZEN FOOD

Ottogi Green Garden Line: Around ₩8,500 each

A Korean food manufacturer, Ottogi, has launched its new vegetable-only frozen food line, Green Garden, consisting of mandus (dumplings), curry fried rice and morning glory fried rice on August 2020.

Look for them at convenience stores and big brand supermarkets.

ICED SNACKS

Most iced desserts contain milk in them. Look for the ones above as they are the few that don't contain any dairy!

If you're looking for a tub of ice cream, Natuur has a couple of options. Look for the 'plant-based' print. The vegan flavours currently available include Cashew Vanilla and Coconut Pineapple at around ₩11,600 each.

CHIPS

Max Potato Crisps 1,000KRW~

Manufacturer: GS Fresh

Sumi Chip Original 1,400KRW~

Manufacturer: Nongshim

Ddangkong Gangjung (Peanut Snack) 1,500KRW

Manufacturer: 1,500KRW

Saengsaeng Chip Truffle 2,380KRW~

Manufacturer: Haitai

Available at: Emart

Churros 1,000KRW~

Manufacturer: Crown

Potato Chip Original 1,500KRW~

Manufacturer: Nongshim

Saruru Rice Chip 1,500KRW

Manufacturer: Lotte

AN INTERESTING OPTION...

Miracle Burger | Lotteria 5,600-7,400KRW

This one is interesting and has been controversial as Lotteria marketed this new release as a burger made with a vegetable-based patty. Because consumers cannot be 100% sure what the burger is made of, it is called a 'half a vegan burger' in Korea.