Just a few years ago, vegan-friendly spots in Korea were few and far between. However, as the shift towards healthier dining options gains momentum, Korea is embracing the vegan movement. Here are five top-tier vegan restaurants leading the charge.

1. ByTOFU: Serving a variety of salads, sandwiches, bowls, and nachos, along with baked goods, ByTOFU is the place to be if you want to grab a quick bite without all the hassle.

2. Vegan Insa: Have you ever tried tangsuyuk but a vegan version? Made with lotus root, mushrooms, and nurungji, Vegan Insa will hit all your bunshik cravings. They even have fried bean chicken, too!

3. Plant Café & Kitchen: Located in Itaewon, if you're looking for the classic foods like salads, wraps, sandwiches, veggie burgers, lentil bowls, and pasta, then this is definitely the place you want to be. Not only do they serve some yummy food, but you can get a variety of cold-pressed juices, kombucha, and smoothies, too.

4. Oh Se Gae Hyang: Looking for more traditional Korean dishes to eat? Then Oh Se Gae Hyang deserves a visit from you. A Seoul vegan restaurant owned by Vegifood, this restaurant serves primarily Korean and Chinese-based dishes.

5. Rooted: You can find this restaurant in Songpa-gu, a full vegan fusion café that offers salads, sandwiches, roasted eggplants, banana bread, cookies, and more. Rooted is a vegan restaurant that you won't be disappointed in.

It's great to see that Korea is advancing more and more towards the vast amount of different lifestyles! I can't wait to see more vegan eateries around not just Seoul but all of Korea!