For various reasons, from protecting the environment to personal conviction and health awareness, vegetarians continue to increase in number every year in Korea and, subsequently, restaurants, bakeries, and dessert cafes for vegetarians are also on the rise.

Introduction

Staying healthy is not always easy in this city. With its hustle and bustle, the prevalence of long commutes, and congested public spaces, Seoulites often find healthy living a challenge.

Chances are, if you’ve ever visited High Street Market, you already know the illustrious Mipa Lee. She’s most widely known as the brains and baker behind Alien’s Day Out, Seoul’s lead provisioner of sugary-sweet confections made without eggs, butter or milk.