Daehwa Vegetarian (Galaxis)

Daehwa, a standout vegan Korean restaurant in Singapore, delivers an impressive array of plant-based dishes with authentic flavors and inventive twists. We started with the Tangsuyuk, a classic dish that Daehwa has masterfully reimagined using mushrooms. Fried to golden perfection, each piece was crisp on the outside with a tender, flavorful interior – it’s definitely a must-try for anyone curious about vegan Korean cuisine.

The Kimbap, made with wholesome brown rice, offered a refreshing and satisfying bite. It’s great to see a nutritious option without sacrificing taste. But the real star of the meal was the Yangnyeom Broccoli. Packed with bold, tangy flavors and an irresistible sauce, it was easily my favorite dish of the night.

While most dishes shined, the Jjampong was just average for me. Though it had a hearty broth and generous portions, it lacked the punch of other menu items. Overall, Daehwa is a top choice for anyone seeking quality vegan Korean food in Singapore, offering thoughtful and delicious creations perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike.

Went to Daehwa a few weeks back and tried their ttukbaegi bulgogi stew, kimchi stew, kimbap, and kimchi jeon!😇 Really interesting concept of vegetarian-korean food and price was pretty affordable too (about $15/pax)😄

Overall ratings 7/10! I did like the food but maybe i'm not very used to eating korean food without meat? Felt like it would be tastier without the meat but this is a good try and its relatively healthy too🤣

Visited Daehwa on a Sunday afternoon and it was filled despite the mall being relatively empty as most stalls were closed.

One of the first dishes to arrive at our table was the Kimbap. While vegetarian, the dish was not inferior to the ones you get at Korean restaurants. Purple rice grains were used instead of sushi rice. With savory mock meat, avocado, cheese, lettuce, yellow daikon and egg omelette being wrapped by the chewy rice grains, the Kimbap was an umami bomb that kept you going for seconds. A highly recommended dish if you’re at Daehwa!

Lastly, I was really impressed by the tangsuyuk! In order to make it vegetarian, they replaced the pork with mushroom, but it was still really tasty! The sweet and sour flavours in the sauce really did go well together. Though the texture of the batter may be a little hard, the sweetness and the umami from the fresh mushrooms within made up for it.

Though I haven't eaten much kale in my life, my friend who cooked kale before said that they did this very well as it isn't bitter and still maintained its bite! It was lightly seasoned, making it a really healthy dish.

Had a chance to try a variety of dishes from the vegetarian restaurant and I was thoroughly impressed!

Let's begin with the stews, pretty much a staple to order from Korean restaurants. The Soondubu jjigae or tofu stew was really hearty, pretty spicy and the stock was well flavoured with the vegetables within! Though I prefer my tofu stew with seafood, this is tasty as well. The dwenjang jjigae or bean paste stew has the umami coming from the fermented bean paste and it is definitely hearty too!