A Flower Blossom on the Rice

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"retained their MICHELIN Green Star for 4 consecutive years." - The MICHELIN Guide

A Flower Blossom on the Rice

"Located in a quiet alley away from the touristy bustle of Insa-dong, A Flower Blossom on the Rice is a restaurant that caters to the health-conscious diner, serving wholesome home-cooked fare using only certified organic ingredients sourced straight from the farm. The signature dish at this restaurant is the Bojagi Bibimbap — a log of cooked rice topped with five different sautéed vegetables in their multi-colored glory, encased in a crépe-thin egg omelet resembling a gift, tied with a seaweed ribbon and presented with a single flower on top." - Michelin Inspector

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"At Kkot, Bape Pida (Flower Blossom on the Rice) in Insa-dong, 95 percent of the ingredients for the vegetable-heavy menu are sourced directly from certified organic farms. Vegetable jeon (pancakes) and fresh salads with perilla dressing are delicious without the help of any artificial additives, but the signature item is bibimbap elegantly wrapped in a yellow egg bojagi (wrap). While not everything on the menu is vegan, there are enough options to make a vegan meal, along with a variety of high-quality traditional liquors. In recognition of its work toward a sustainable planet, the restaurant received a Green Star from the Michelin Guide in 2021." - Matty Kim

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"A Flower Blossom on the Rice is recognized for their sustainability efforts and sources almost all its ingredients from organic farms, appearing in the guide in the Bib Gourmand category." - Monica Burton

Dree Chua

Google

A great experience overall! You have to book online here. I had their vegan light course. Everything was utterly delectable. They explained every meal with care and I really enjoyed my meal here. And you just have to get their signature bibimbap because it’s beautiful and they cut it open in front of you.

Christian Bayerle

Google

Korean national and almost only organic ingredients Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant. Delicious a la carte options and course menus. As well great craft beer, makgolli and soju options. I really enjoyed the pork shoulder (300g). The atmosphere is cozy and a little rustical in this traditional Insadong hanuk house. We really liked the friendly service and family friendliness.

Michela Zanata

Google

A very European-style approach to Korean cuisine. The wholesome local ingredients were delicious and full of natural, earthy flavours. The vibrant colours jumped off the plate and were a visual symphony. The service was caring, attentive and genuinely “nice”. You come away feeling renewed and at peace with the world. Bravo to the team, you are wonderful.

Juer Wong

Google

They only accept reservations so I’m grateful that I could book via Catch Table. Food was interesting, with organic fresh vegetables featuring heavily. Service was impeccable and it helped that they have already set an English menu and food guide so that I could understand that I was having. The staff were welcoming and meticulous. The course meals were pricey, with the Hanwoo set being 112,00 won and the Pork set being 85,000 won. The rock fish set requires a minimum of 2 people to order it and costs 79,000 won per pax. The vegan set costs 59,000 won. The only different between the vegan sets and those with meat was that one meat dish, which makes it a little ridiculous that you're paying 26,000 for a few slices of pork or 53,000 for a few slices of beef, albeit premium. To me it wasn't even the best tasting pork, and I was really better off spending that money on a full KBBQ meal. Although expensive, you’re really paying for the experience, rather than just the food. Everything was perfectly paired and plated and I really enjoyed the thistle rice. It was a good experience but I wouldn't come here again.

Andrea Tuzzolino

Google

Amazing culinary experience at "a flower blossom on the rice", tasting the Korean cuisine proposed by the restaurant with its organic food concept presents in each dish proposed. Ensure to book a table a couple of days in advance (through "catch table", very useful) to not lose the possibility to enjoy a dinner there during your stay in Seoul. We've chosen a menu of 75k KRW/person, including 10 dishes between starters, palate cleansers, main dishes and dessert, accompanied by a selection of Korean Soju, premium soju and gin (extra). The service was perfect, following our culinary "path" with clear explanation of each dish to better understand the Korean cuisine we were tasting. This is a kind of experience I recommend to every traveler who wants to approach to the essence of the Korean cuisine!

acme

Google

Cosy place serving korean cuisine with a modern wink using ECO ingredients. Located in a renovated small hanok in Insaedong, service is fantastic. A selection of Korean artisan beers is available

Tim G

Google

I’m shocked that Michelin acknowledged this restaurant. The food was beyond bland and steak was tough. There was a good spread of vegan options. The staff were pleasant and gave a brief explanation of each dish.

Doug Lebo

Google

Had a great time with the vegan set course for two and the Korean alcohol set. Definitely more European-style than other restaurants in Seoul – so I see why Michelin was drawn to this place, but the portions were a bit smaller and the flavours a bit lighter than I was expecting given our other food experiences in the city. That being said, I was nonetheless impressed given that the six courses were entirely vegan and sourced sustainably from Korea. Service was kind and fast (the whole meal took only an hour), and our waiter spoke intermediate English, but there were cards explaining each dish in detail available on the table to accompany us through the courses. Not sure I’ll come back, but I’d definitely recommend to other vegans seeking a Michelin experience in Seoul.

The MICHELIN Guide Unveils Seoul and Busan 2024 Selections

"retained their MICHELIN Green Star for 4 consecutive years." - The MICHELIN Guide

A Flower Blossom on the Rice

The 38 Best Restaurants in Seoul, South Korea - Eater

Michelin Announces 2021 Stars for Seoul, South Korea - Eater