가원 - Seoul

The dining experience at this restaurant is enjoyable, with a friendly staff. The food is truly delicious - sweet, spicy, crispy, chewy, and everything I have h... read more The dining experience at this restaurant is enjoyable, with a friendly staff. The food is truly delicious - sweet, spicy, crispy, chewy, and everything I have heard people rave about. Now I understand why.

The standout dish at this restaurant is definitely the chili eggplant. It will impress both vegans and meat-eaters alike. Despite looking spicy in the photo, it... read more The standout dish at this restaurant is definitely the chili eggplant. It will impress both vegans and meat-eaters alike. Despite looking spicy in the photo, it is actually quite flavorful. The jjajangmyeon and Chinese naengmyeon are also delicious options. The jjambong was okay, but not my favorite. I also tried the mapo tofu and pyogyoboseot tangsuyuk, which weren't my top choices either. However, if you enjoy these dishes in general, you will likely enjoy them here. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about vegan options.

If you're looking for a place to enjoy vegan Korean Chinese cuisine, this is a great spot to visit. The portions are generous and perfect for sharing with frien... read more If you're looking for a place to enjoy vegan Korean Chinese cuisine, this is a great spot to visit. The portions are generous and perfect for sharing with friends. I especially enjoyed the aubergine bowl and the noodles were also delicious!

I have tried Jajangmyun (black bean noodle), Jjamppong, eggplant Tangsu, and Mapo tofu rice at this restaurant. The Mapo tofu, although a new addition to the me... read more I have tried Jajangmyun (black bean noodle), Jjamppong, eggplant Tangsu, and Mapo tofu rice at this restaurant. The Mapo tofu, although a new addition to the menu, was unfortunately disappointing. However, the rest of the dishes were extremely delicious!

This restaurant is definitely worth all the hype. While the prices can be on the expensive side (25,000 for the eggplant), the quality of the food makes it wort... read more This restaurant is definitely worth all the hype. While the prices can be on the expensive side (25,000 for the eggplant), the quality of the food makes it worth every penny. The japchae was absolutely amazing, with incredible flavors. The restaurant was packed just 7 minutes after opening, so it's advisable to arrive early to secure a table.