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byTOFU restaurant in Yongsan District
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byTOFU

byTOFU is a fully vegan restaurant in Seoul, confirmed by multiple sources including the official Visit Seoul tourism site, HappyCow, and user reviews. The owners are vegan, and the entire menu is plant-based, so all dishes are suitable for vegans. No dedicated equipment or cross-contamination protocols are mentioned, but as a 100% vegan kitchen, there is no risk of non-vegan ingredients.

Address10 Sowol-ro 20-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
CuisineVegan · Vegetarian
Price€€
Hours
Mon9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Fri9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sat9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sun9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Websitewww.instagram.com/bytofu_hbc
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Vegan

confidence 80% ·

Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.

byTOFU is a fully vegan restaurant in Seoul, confirmed by multiple sources including the official Visit Seoul tourism site, HappyCow, and user reviews. The owners are vegan, and the entire menu is plant-based, so all dishes are suitable for vegans. No dedicated equipment or cross-contamination protocols are mentioned, but as a 100% vegan kitchen, there is no risk of non-vegan ingredients.

dedicated kitchen

Cited references

[1] aggregatorByTOFU - Seoul Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow reviews mention gluten-free cookies and eggless sandwiches; no kitchen practice details.fetched 2026-05-30[2] aggregatorByTOFU - Seoul Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow reviews confirm fully vegan venue, friendly staff, English spoken; no allergen specifics.fetched 2026-05-30[3] aggregatorByTOFU - Seoul Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow reviews mention oat milk, eggless sandwiches; venue listed as vegan; no allergen markings.fetched 2026-05-30[4] blogbyTOFU , english.visitseoul.netOfficial tourism listing: vegan restaurant, no allergen details, notes 'MUSLIM COOKS AVAILABILITY'.fetched 2026-05-30[5] blogbyTOFU, Seoul, South Korea - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog , wanderlog.comWanderlog page: vegan cafeteria, mentions wheat-free cookie; no kitchen practice details.fetched 2026-05-30[6] aggregator10 Best Vegan Friendly Bakeries in Seoul, South Korea - 2026 - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow listicle: brief description as plant-based cafeteria and bakery; no allergen specifics.fetched 2026-05-30

Vegetarian

confidence 80% ·

Strongly trusted, High-care setup. Either someone close to the kitchen (owner, chef, staff) needs to avoid this allergen themselves, OR the menu marks allergens AND dedicated equipment plus trained staff manage cross-contamination.

As a fully vegan restaurant, byTOFU is also suitable for vegetarians. All dishes are plant-based and contain no meat, dairy, or eggs. The kitchen is entirely vegan, so vegetarian diners can eat anything on the menu without concern.

dedicated kitchen

Cited references

[1] aggregatorByTOFU - Seoul Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow reviews mention gluten-free cookies and eggless sandwiches; no kitchen practice details.fetched 2026-05-30[2] aggregatorByTOFU - Seoul Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow reviews confirm fully vegan venue, friendly staff, English spoken; no allergen specifics.fetched 2026-05-30[3] aggregatorByTOFU - Seoul Restaurant - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow reviews mention oat milk, eggless sandwiches; venue listed as vegan; no allergen markings.fetched 2026-05-30[4] blogbyTOFU , english.visitseoul.netOfficial tourism listing: vegan restaurant, no allergen details, notes 'MUSLIM COOKS AVAILABILITY'.fetched 2026-05-30[5] blogbyTOFU, Seoul, South Korea - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog , wanderlog.comWanderlog page: vegan cafeteria, mentions wheat-free cookie; no kitchen practice details.fetched 2026-05-30[6] aggregator10 Best Vegan Friendly Bakeries in Seoul, South Korea - 2026 - HappyCow , HappyCowHappyCow listicle: brief description as plant-based cafeteria and bakery; no allergen specifics.fetched 2026-05-30

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 40% ·

Limited information, Thin positive signal only: a stray menu callout, a single passing review mention, or generic dietary marketing without specifics. Not enough to assess kitchen practice. Call ahead and confirm before relying on it.

Limited information: a review mentions a 'wheat free' cookie, and another review mentions a 'gluten free cookie'. However, there is no information about dedicated equipment, cross-contamination protocols, or whether the kitchen is gluten-free. The venue is a vegan cafeteria, not a dedicated gluten-free facility. Call ahead to confirm gluten-free options and safety.

Halal

confidence 30% ·

Limited information, Thin positive signal only: a stray menu callout, a single passing review mention, or generic dietary marketing without specifics. Not enough to assess kitchen practice. Call ahead and confirm before relying on it.

Limited information: the Visit Seoul listing includes a note 'MUSLIM COOKS AVAILABILITY', which may indicate halal-friendly practices, but no details about halal certification, dedicated equipment, or ingredient sourcing are provided. Call ahead to confirm halal compliance.

Reminder

Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.

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