Navigating Seoul: The Ultimate Soy-Free Vegan Korean Restaurant Guide

Korean cuisine is a vibrant celebration of flavors, but for soy-free vegans, navigating traditional dishes can be tricky. Soy sauce, fermented pastes, and common meat-based ingredients are staples in many recipes—making dining out a challenge. Thankfully, the MM Food app is here to simplify your culinary journey!

Why Soy-Free Vegans Struggle with Korean Menus

Many Korean dishes rely on soy-based ingredients like ganjang (soy sauce), doenjang (fermented soybean paste), and gochujang (chili paste with soy). For those avoiding soy and animal products, this can limit options. Hidden ingredients in broths, marinades, or garnishes add another layer of complexity.

How the MM Food App Makes It Easier

1. Instant Menu Translation: Scan or upload a menu, and the app translates it into your preferred language—eliminating confusion.
2. Dietary Filtering: Select your restrictions (soy-free + vegan), and the app’s AI highlights safe dishes, flagging hidden allergens.
3. Custom Alerts: Add personal restrictions (e.g., no mushrooms or gluten) for tailored recommendations.

Must-Try Soy-Free Vegan Dishes in Korea:

• Bibimbap (without soy sauce): Ask for steamed veggies over rice with a chili paste substitute.
• Japchae (stir-fried glass noodles): Ensure the sauce uses tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy.
• Kongguksu (cold soybean noodle soup): Opt for a soy-free broth made from nuts or seeds.

Top MM Food App-Approved Restaurants in Seoul

• Plant Café Seoul: Known for reinvented vegan classics, including soy-free kimchi stew.
• Osegye Hyang: Offers customizable bibimbap with allergen-friendly sauces.
• Burple: A cozy spot with soy-free desserts and seasonal vegan dishes.

Pro Tips for Soy-Free Vegan Dining

• Learn key phrases like "Ganjang eopseoyo" (No soy sauce) or "Chaesikjuuija-imnida" (I’m vegan).
• Use the app’s chat feature to contact restaurants in advance.
• Explore temple cuisine restaurants—many inherently use minimal soy.

With the MM Food app, savor the bold flavors of Korea confidently, knowing every bite aligns with your dietary needs. Happy eating!