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Vegan
Western
Beer/Wine
Bakery
Plant-based cafeteria and bakery serving salads, sandwiches, bowls and nachos made with faux meats. Also offers a selection of baked goods. Open Mon 9:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-7:30pm, Thu-Sun 9:00am-3:00pm, Thu-Fri 5:00pm-7:30pm.
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10 sowolro 20 gil, Seoul, South Korea
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- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 14 Nov 2025 by byTofu
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Added by AlysaMontagne on 21 Dec 2020
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105 Reviews
First Review by cinammorol
MagnusGreve
Points +2450
Very good - Edit
Very tasty food and super nice staff. We recommend a visit!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-01
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LetíciaGSAntonio
Points +26
Best eggless egg sandwich! - Edit
Don't be surprised by the strawberry jam, I highly recommend this sandwich. One of the bests I had. Good cappuccino.
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nataliac@me.com
Points +150
Freshly made - Edit
I wanted to try the eggless egg salad because I saw other reviews but they were sold out. Everybody in the restaurant ordered it.
Read moreI got the Han Bowl. It was excellent. Everything is made fresh and the place has a cosy ambiance.
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-14
Pros: Fresh food, Friendly staff, Fast service
Cons: Small menu , Washroom outside with only toilet no sink
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icecreamtherapy
Points +547
sublimeee - Edit
the sunrise bowl was so good!! it came with a whole set of instructions on how to eat it 🥺 i love the thoughtfulness. all the food we tried was great, 100% recommend this place (:
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-21
Pros: amazing food, friendly staff
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PikoZetta
Points +440
The Eggless ”Eggwrap” - Edit
The Eggless ”Egg” wrap was amazing!! The ”egg” tastes soo good and it’s perfectly combined with some ”chicken”, tomat and red cabbage. The bowls and other stuff also seems good but the ”egg” is hard to get anywhere else in Seoul. Recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-15
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VeganJK
Points +573
Great place - Edit
Really nice place, clean, good atmosphere and the staff speak well english. Food and coffee are great, made with care and prices are good. Highly recommending
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-07
Pros: Food, Coffe, English
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lucyvictoria
Points +222
Excellent eggless egg sandwich - Edit
Came here twice because the food was so good! The eggless egg sandwich was amazing - the combination of tofu "egg salad" and strawberry jam sounds like it shouldn't work, but it really does!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-03
Pros: Amazing food
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FloreaNugalia
Points +124
Very tasty sandwiches between Itaewon and Namsan - Edit
Everything we had was very tasty: eggless sandwich, vegan clt wrap and a squeezed grapefruit. The place was small and comfy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-15
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_Anni._.m_
Points +638
Great Wrap, okayish bowl - Edit
I really enjoyed the wrap, the bowl tasted kinda weird in my opinion. Staff was very friendly plus fully vegan restaurants in Seoul are not that common so it's a nice option
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PowerVeggie
Points +1285
Fresh food and super tasty! - Edit
I haven’t been to the restaurant but I got the VCLT wrap, orange juice and blueberry banana smoothie delivered. I’m so happy they have the option for no ice for their drinks and they don’t lessen the quantity. Best fresh OJ with pulp😍 the wrap and smoothie were delicious as well! Really generous portions. Can’t wait to try the other items!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-23
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A_tourist
Points +725
Cute place - Edit
The place is really cute, the food is kinda fusion.
Read moreI liked my dish but one of the flavour was off for me, like when a sauce past expiration.
The cookie was great, I had one to take away and it was still super fresh next day.
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kctravels
Points +179
Healthy nourishing food - Edit
By Tofu has been on my bucket list since 2023 and this September I could finally go! Long awaited but worth it. I ordered the sunrise bowl, which felt quite healthy and with fresh veggies and quinoa. I didn't realise that the base was a salad, so everything was rather cold. But the tofu was warm and very flavourful. Overall, a balanced, filling meal that probably quite good for me body too? 8.5 / 10 ⭐️
Read moreWish I had gotten one of the muffins, they looked so good and were sold out quickly.
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-27
Pros: light, healthy meals, lots of options (bowls, sandwiches, smoothies,...), friendly staff, all vegan
Cons: would have preferred a warm base rather than salad
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Beba112
Points +876
ByTofu – Worth the Visit! - Edit
Had an amazing meal at ByTofu in Seoul! The egg tofu salad sandwich was so good — it even had strawberry jam in it, which surprisingly went really well with the other flavors. The tofu banh mi was also delicious, full of flavor and perfectly balanced. We finished with the bread pudding banana foster, and it was the perfect sweet ending — rich, comforting, and so tasty.
Read moreThis place is definitely worth the visit, and I’d happily go back!
Pros: Variety , Efficient service
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SarahD.
Points +368
Yummy egg-less sandwich - Edit
They were open from the morning, which was convenient as we were looking for brunch options before our day trip.
Read moreThe egg-less sandwich was nice!
When we came, the smell of freshly baked cookies filled the store so we did takeaway!
The hill is indeed steep but it was ok with the bus.
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gingerplummy
Points +7115
Could improve - Edit
I was hoping my tofu bowl would be more cooked, as everything is pretty much uncooked or undercooked, the only thing was well prepared was baked seasoned tofu. My broccoli honestly was 99% raw, then corn kernels and quinoa are barely edible enough to enjoy it. Then there is a bottom layer of kale, not fresh, old and chewy. I had all the tofu, but did not enjoy the rest of the ingredients in my tofu bowl unfortunately. Corn & quinoa undercooked could cause indigestion. My honest experience.
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vegankuntz
Points +2456
ByTofu, Seoul - Edit
Great Sunrise Salad, Great eggless sandwich, great smoothie.
Read morePros: All vegan, Great F&B, Nice staff & reasonably priced
Cons: Not on every corner on earth
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maitesvegandiary
Points +473
Best eggless sandwich - Edit
I’ve visited Seoul twice since 2023 and ByTOFU is a standout vegan restaurant. Their eggless sandwich is perfection!!!!!! I highly recommend you make the visit. As others recommended, it’s best to take the bus up the windy narrow uphill.
Read moreThe owners are two sisters who are so sweet and genuinely believe in veganism.
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happy.juju
Points +445
Delicious! - Edit
Really loved the eggless salad and the space was really cute. A good spot if you’re in the area looking for some options.
Read morePros: Nice space
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Ann-KathrinBiber
Points +3797
Eggless sandwhich - Edit
It is! So Tasty. Hike up here is Not recommended, take a Bus 😂
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Purposely_Vegan
Points +2575
Lovely cafe for breakfast or lunch! - Edit
The eggless sandwich is one of the best vegan egg sandwiches I’ve had. The portions are big at this place and the staff are lovely!
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R.Robsen
Points +905
Just lovely - Edit
There are many good vegan restaurants in Seoul, but by tofu is my favourite one. The outdoor seating area is very cosy, and the staff is very nice. Every meal and drink I tried was just perfect. A great location after a hike on the nearby namsan.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Nice staff, Good food
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VeveFlora001
Points +113
Literally amazing! - Edit
We had the eggless egg sandwich and the VCLT wrap and both were absolutely delicious! We added the cookies on top and it ended our meal perfectly. The place is adorable and the food perfect.
Read morePros: Great food, Adorable place, Nicest team
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csgarrett48
Points +52
Favorite - Edit
ByTOFU is my favorite place to eat in Seoul. I always get the same thing which is the taco bowl. It is so fresh and tasty. My husband has tried almost everything on the menu and has no complaints! An added bonus is their desserts which is normally a cookie or pound cake. Desserts are always fresh and really good! Definitely give it a try if you are in the area. We try to get there early because seating can be limited.
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left03
Points +57
Delicious - Edit
The Sunrise Bowl was from another level. Eggless egg sandwich is also great!
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Levicoolguy101
Points +1936
Incredible food - 8.5/10 - Edit
Very good food, the bahn mi was great and so was the wrap, good portion sizes and quite a few options.
Read moreThe exterior is slightly confusing with all the pets and I'm not a massive dog guy so that didn't necessarily appeal to me also the sink and toilet being separate was not ideal.
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Katia_
Points +458
Nice vegan restaurant - Edit
Good vegan cafe/restaurant, located near the Namsam tower.
Read moreThey offer sandwiches, bowls and soup. I took the eggless sandwich but I’m not a fan of the jam included in it. Personally, I don’t like mixing sweet and salt in a meal 😅
The price is ok, can be pricey for some people 9€ for the sandwich but I was full after eating it so it’s good enough for me👌
Pros: English speaker
Cons: Jam in the eggless sandwich, No toilets in the restaurant
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iokan
Points +2253
Not a pet shop, but a 5 star lunch - Edit
Before traveling to Seoul I did a little research on vegan restaurants and “byTOFU” was high on my list. It was at a modest walking distance from my hotel and every single item on the menu looked good. So on day 1 I went to byTOFU for lunch. South Korea’s premier navigation app “Naver” took me right to the restaurant, but I kept walking as I didn’t think the pet shop was a vegan restaurant. As it turns out: the dogs are merely a logo and what looks like a pet shop or dog groomer is in fact byTOFU.
Read moreThe items on the menu are somewhat simple, therefore byTOFU is mainly a lunch place. And during that time the restaurant is packed! During my visit, there was a queue of people waiting inside and out!
And after eating at byTOFU I understand why: the food is delicious! I ordered the “Sunrise bowl”, which seems to be a favorite amongst regulars as I saw it on many tables. It comes with a little card that explains the tofu is baked in the oven and not fried, meaning tasty but not fatty. The broccoli comes with dressing, but it is up to the customer to add some (after tasting I added all).
By tofu is an excellent example of what good vegan food is. The bowl is nutritious (tofu for protein, vegetables for iron and vitamines, vegan mayo for taste), tasty and beautifully presented. So no doubt in my mind: 5 stars!
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-14
Pros: superb taste, healthy, nutritious
Cons: can be very busy with queue inside and outside
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