Ratings
Review split — 607 on Korean platforms, 1,122 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 3.5 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Osegyehyang is a fully plant-based restaurant tucked into a Gwanhun-dong alleyway near Insadong, running a menu that mixes Korean and Chinese vegan cooking — jjajangmyeon, mul-naengmyeon, and sundubu bibimbap made without meat or animal stock. It has drawn write-ups from Korean vegan and vegetarian bloggers for well over a decade, with a weekday crowd of nearby office workers and a heavier weekend mix that includes English-speaking visitors.
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
₩9,000 vegan jjajangmyeon · ₩11,000 mul-naengmyeon · ₩12,000 sundubu bibimbap
11:30-21:00, break 16:00-17:00, closed Thursdays (per blog reports; confirm before visiting)
Short waits at peak
Generally walk-in on weekdays; weekend peak lunch/dinner draws a wait (2026).
Gwanhun-dong (Insadong), Jongno
종로구 인사동12길 14-5 (관훈동) — show this to your taxi driver
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Good to know
What is Osegyehyang?
Osegyehyang is a Korean-Chinese restaurant in Gwanhun-dong (Insadong), Seoul. The dish to order is Vegan jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles).
Do I need a reservation at Osegyehyang?
No — Osegyehyang is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Osegyehyang?
At Osegyehyang: Generally walk-in on weekdays; weekend peak lunch/dinner draws a wait (2026).
How much does Osegyehyang cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Osegyehyang. ₩9,000 vegan jjajangmyeon · ₩11,000 mul-naengmyeon · ₩12,000 sundubu bibimbap
Can I order at Osegyehyang without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Osegyehyang keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
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