byTOFU

byTOFU is a small vegan café and bistro in Haebangchon, at 10 Sowol-ro 20-gil in Seoul. Tofu and tempeh anchor a menu of sandwiches, wraps, salads and bowls, with coffee and baked goods alongside. Try the eggless egg sandwich or a tempeh wrap for a filling stop; the nacho bowl is another option. The relaxed interior has a Forrest Gump theme, and the café is a useful place to eat after a walk in Namsan Park. It sits off the main road, so expect a walk to reach it.

A tofu-led vegan menu

At byTOFU, tofu and tempeh show up in sandwiches, wraps, salads and bowls. The menu leans toward familiar, international-style café food, with savory choices alongside coffee, teas and baked goods. The eggless egg sandwich is a good place to start if you want to try the café’s take on a classic. Tempeh wraps and the tofu banh mi are other options.

The menu also includes sweets such as cookies, muffins and cakes. Offerings can change, so check byTOFU’s Instagram for new additions before you go.

Finding byTOFU in Haebangchon

The restaurant is at 10 Sowol-ro 20-gil in Haebangchon, west of Namsan Park. It is off the main road, and reaching it involves a walk. That makes it a practical food stop after exploring the park’s trails, though it is less convenient if you want a meal right beside a main road.

Inside, the space is small and relaxed, with Forrest Gump-themed décor. The café serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, and is open from morning into the afternoon on operating days.