Rooted
루티드
About
Cozy, plant-filled Songpa cafe serving innovative seasonal vegan dishes like crispy nurungji hummus and house-baked focaccia.
Tucked away just a short walk from Songpanaru Station, Rooted is a plant-based sanctuary offering respite from the bustle of Jamsil. The petite dining room seats around a dozen guests amidst warm wood furnishings and leafy potted plants, supplemented by a couple of breezy terrace tables outside. Operated as a one-person kitchen where you order and pay upfront at the counter and fetch your own water and cutlery, the cafe embraces a breezy, Australian-inspired approach to whole-food vegan dining. The menu shifts frequently to highlight seasonal produce, making a quick check of their social media wise before visiting. One enduring star is the focaccia sandwich, built on crusty house-baked bread piled high with crisp pickled cucumbers, peppery arugula, juicy tomatoes, pesto, and rich vegan mayo. Equally distinct is the signature nurungji hummus platter, a generously portioned spread that reimagines the Middle Eastern staple through a Korean lens. Silky, nutty chickpea dip is crowned with delicate, crunchy scorched rice crisps, alongside roasted sweet squash, walnut lentil rice, and beets brightened with orange juice and dill. Other rotating plates reveal a penchant for global, spice-forward cooking. The falafel arayes packs herb-heavy patties into pita pockets balanced by tangy house pickles, spicy sriracha, and soy mayo, while the playful winter seasonal plate, "Gujwa... Are You a Carrot?", provides hearty, warming comfort. Cold options include a tomato tuna poke bowl dressed in a bold soy marinade and toasted sesame oil. Even comforting cafe classics, like a melted grilled cheese sandwich, prove completely animal-free. While the solo operation requires patience and self-service, Rooted delivers an inventive, produce-first perspective that expands the boundaries of plant-based dining in Seoul.
Menu
- Nurungee Hummus Platter₩16,500
- Focaccia Sandwich₩13,500
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich₩12,000
- Tomato Tuna Poke Bowl₩15,500
- 구좌 당근이세요₩17,500
- 그릴드 치즈 샌즈위치₩12,000
- 팔라펠 아라이스₩15,500
- 구운 가지₩15,500
- Banana Pudding₩7,000
- 사과크럼블파르페₩6,500
- 당근 케이크 & 캐슈 크림치즈(호두, 캐슈넛)₩5,000
- 크럼블 쿠키₩3,500
Local tips
- Menu changes frequently with seasonal produce; check Instagram before visiting.
- Order and pay upfront at the counter; water and utensils are self-serve.
- Space is cozy with only around 4 indoor tables plus terrace seating.
- Pet-friendly and kid-friendly dining spot.
- Parking is limited to about one space in front; call ahead to confirm.
Details
- Songpanaru Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
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- Monday
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- Tuesday
- 11:00–20:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–20:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–20:00
- Friday
- 11:00–20:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–20:00