The Hidden Master of Buddhist Temple Food

Welcome to Doban, a cozy South Korean restaurant located in a basement that serves some of the most delicious vegan food you’ll ever taste. Run by a Buddhist monk and temple cooking expert, Hongseung, Doban is a place where tradition meets innovation. In this video, you’ll learn about the secrets of temple food and how Hongseung, is promoting this healthy and sustainable cuisine to the public. She’ll explain why everything she prepares is vegan and how she uses only the freshest and most nutritious ingredients to create her beautiful dishes, such as kimchis, japche, tofu, and mushrooms. Each dish is accompanied by Hongseung,’s homemade sauces that enhance the flavors of the food. Subscribe to MUNCHIES here: All MUNCHIES videos release a full week early on our site: Hungry? Sign up here for the MUNCHIES Recipes newsletter. Check out for more! Follow MUNCHIES here: TikTok: @munchies Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Pinterest: More videos from the VICE network: