Menu to Taste

Balwoo Gongyang

Korean Buddhist Temple Cuisine · Seoul · Michelin One Star · Chef Beompyo

Awarded one Michelin star, Balwoo Gongyang in Seoul serves plant-based Korean Buddhist temple cuisine operated by the Jogye Order. Situated opposite Jogyesa Temple, the venue serves multi-course seasonal tasting menus featuring lotus leaf-wrapped rice, fermented sauces, and private dining rooms.

5F, 71 Gyeonji-dong (56 Ujeongguk-ro), Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul

Menu

Dishes

  • Hee Course (120000)
  • Won Course (50000)
  • Mind Set (60000)
  • Hong Beak Sun (Yam Pear Juice with Strawberry) — Refreshing dessert drink with yam, pear, and strawberry
  • Jeongkwan Sunim 7-Year Pine Tea — 7-year-old pine fermented drink created by renowned monk Jeongkwan Sunim
  • Sanmokyeon Cha (Wild Magnolia Tea) — Ipgasim course - traditional wild magnolia tea
  • Bom-mulkimchi (Seasonal Watery Kimchi) — Refreshing seasonal water kimchi served with porridge
  • Bomnamul-geotjeori (Fresh Kimchi with Spring Greens) — Sangmi course - fresh kimchi made with seasonal spring greens
  • Cheongpomuk-bomnamul-gim-muchim — Mung bean jelly with spring greens and seaweed
  • Beoseot-gangjeong (Deep-Fried Mushrooms) — Dammi course - deep-fried mushrooms coated with gochujang sauce

Tasting Menu

  • 마음식 (Maeumsik) (60000)
  • 원식 (Wonsik) (45000)
  • 희식 (Huisik) (90000)

The Experience

Expect a formal atmosphere. The meal is structured around a tasting menu. A good fit for group dining.

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