Balwoo Gongyang
Korean Buddhist Temple Cuisine · Seoul · Michelin One Star · Chef Beompyo
1 Michelin Star. Only restaurant directly operated by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Completely vegan temple cuisine without garlic, onions, or chives. Four seasonal courses inspired by the path to enlightenment. Ingredients prepared fresh from temples across Korea.
Menu
Dishes
- Bomnamul-juk (Porridge with Spring Greens) — Juksang course - traditional Buddhist morning porridge with seasonal spring greens
- Gwail Chung & Bangwool Tomato — Suljuksim course - cherry tomatoes marinated in fermented Korean fruit syrup
- Maeum Course (마음) (60000) — Awareness of Mind - recommended full experience
- Seon Course (선) (30000) — Joy of Meditation - weekday lunch special temple food course
- Joy Set (희식 / Huisik) (90000)
- Mind Set (마음식 / Maeumsik) (60000)
- Hee Course (120000)
- Won Course (50000)
- 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
Tasting Menu
- 마음식 (Maeumsik) (60000)
- 원식 (Wonsik) (45000)
- 희식 (Huisik) (90000)
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