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Balwoo Gongyang is celebrated for its authentic Korean Buddhist temple cuisine, offering a serene dining experience in private rooms. The Michelin-starred restaurant emphasizes healthy, vegan-friendly dishes prepared with seasonal, organic ingredients. While some diners note the portion sizes may be modest, the overall ambiance and culinary experience are highly praised.

Balwoo Gongyang: une immersion dans la cuisine bouddhiste coréenne à Séoul

Balwoo Gongyang offre une expérience culinaire unique, mettant en avant la cuisine bouddhiste coréenne authentique. Dans un cadre paisible et intime, vous pourrez découvrir des plats vegan, préparés avec des ingrédients biologiques et de saison, dans une ambiance zen et raffinée. Ce restaurant étoilé Michelin est parfait pour ceux qui recherchent une escapade gourmande respectueuse de la tradition et de la santé.

Une expérience culinaire authentique dans un cadre serein

Pour profiter pleinement de votre visite, voici quelques infos utiles. Le code vestimentaire est décontracté, ce qui permet à chacun de venir à l'aise. Un parking est disponible pour les clients, facilitant ainsi l'accès au restaurant. Il est fortement recommandé de réserver à l'avance pour garantir votre table dans ce lieu prisé. La communauté loue l'expérience pour sa cuisine saine, végétalienne et ses plats préparés avec des ingrédients biologiques, dans un cadre apaisant qui invite à la méditation culinaire.

Q : Quel est le code vestimentaire au Balwoo Gongyang ? R : Le restaurant adopte un code vestimentaire décontracté, permettant aux clients de venir à l'aise tout en profitant de leur repas.

 Q : Est-ce que le parking est disponible ? R : Oui, un parking est accessible pour les visiteurs de Balwoo Gongyang.

Q : Faut-il réserver ? R : Il est conseillé de réserver à l'avance pour garantir une expérience culinaire inoubliable dans ce lieu prisé.

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Niché au cœur de Séoul, Balwoo Gongyang offre une immersion unique dans la tradition culinaire coréenne, alliant authenticité et sophistication. Ce restaurant, reconnu pour sa cuisine végétarienne inspirée des pratiques bouddhistes, invite les visiteurs à découvrir une palette de saveurs délicates et de textures raffinées, dans un cadre serein et élégant. Que vous soyez un gastronome passionné ou un voyageur curieux, cette adresse est une étape incontournable pour explorer la richesse de la cuisine coréenne dans un cadre contemporain.

Balwoo Gongyang : une expérience culinaire authentique au cœur de Séoul

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A great joint to visit in Seoul. Great for vegetarians. Each table is set in separate room with great privacy.  The ambience is quiet and peaceful. Highly recommended.

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This is the most authentic vegetarian restaurant in Korea. Each and every piece is touched with sincerity. It was very delicious^^

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The food at this restaurant was excellent. Even something as plain as a tomato salad with sesame seeds was surprisingly flavorful, owing to them using good ingredients to begin with. Other dishes were innovative and aesthetically pleasing.

However, after visiting the restaurant on four occasions and ordering the cheapest option on the menu (lunch for 30.000 KRW, dinner for 45.000 KRW), each time we left still feeling somewhat hungry after a multi-course meal...

The interior is neat and simple and guests are seated inside individual rooms to enjoy food in a quiet, private atmosphere.

After all, this location is certainly suitable for eating out on a special occasion. Perhaps one of the more expensive course menus will be more filling...?

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Having seen some of the negative reviews, I was hesistant. However this resto was on my buckets list for 5 years, popped up in a recent article and I decided I must try it. I wanted to know what Buddhist food tasted like.
(The resto is on the top floor of a building dedicated to buddhist causes.)
Without a reservation, I walked in and they seated me in a room by myself. I choose the middle of the 3 lunches at the price of 45,000.
The first dishes that came out were ok. The smallest like an amuse bouche size was interesting. Pat juk is never my favourite and yes is a bit bland. But I still appreciated it’s traditional and pure taste. Next 3 dishes stepped it up. I was surprised I enjoyed their version of chapchae noodles. The spicy mushroom dish was tasty and while I usually refrain from fried foods, I devoured the pan fried wrap of veggies.
Next highlights for me was trying their natural version of sweetened radish danmooji, and the pan fried korean cabbage leaf. Utterly delicious! I loved the homemade mushroom mandoo dumpling and the chewy fried mushrooms! How could they come up with a mushroom that was fun to eat! The texture was lovely to chew. I was not a fan of their bibimnaengmyun spicy noodle. It was too sweet for me.
Last dishes came out and I was shocked. They made a vegan version of meeyuk seaweed soup that had umami and tasted delicious. I couldn’t stop eating. I loved their grain rice as well. I admit, I am not a fan of vegan kimchi and while this is probably the best vegan kimchi I have tasted, it still didn’t make the mark for me. I need that salted shrimp and garlic boost from regular kimchi.
The meal finished with a small dessert and tea. I was happily satiated. I would definitely come here again. But to others, I would give a caution. This is Buddhist temple food, and they do not use many ingredients like garlic, meat, fish, etc. So come here to explore this unique and delicate taste and keep this in mind as you review it. It’s a lot of food and I packed whatever I could not finish in my stainless steel takeaway box and ended up eating it for dinner. Also make reservations - I just happened to get lucky!

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We had high expectation of the place but we’re a little disappointed with the service. The service timing was too rush to fully enjoy the flavours of the food. Halfway through our meal, we were told that they close at 2.50pm and we have 20mins left for our entree 2 and desserts, so they will be served together. When the last two courses were served, we were told that they close in 10mins, hinting that we got to finish everything in 10mins. While they did explain to us during the booking, the time allocated for each serving is way too rush for people to enjoy the food. It doesn’t feel like fine dining towards the end, but military style dining were you just chuck food down your throats. That was rather disappointing. A couple commented that the time was too rushed and the staff explained that they did explain and share about the time during the booking process. However, we felt that it is not about the timing. We paid KRW70,000 to enjoy food, not to swallow food. This time may be more suitable for the cheaper menus with less dishes.

We expected this place to be much better since it once had Michelin star.

Balwoo Gongyang : Restaurant végétarien exceptionnel à Seoul, cœur de la Corée du Sud

Balwoo Gongyang, established in 2009, is a Michelin-starred restaurant specializing in authentic Korean Buddhist temple cuisine. Operated by the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism, it offers a unique dining experience that emphasizes healthy, vegan-friendly dishes prepared with seasonal, organic ingredients.

Balwoo Gongyang is a culinary gem in Seoul's Jongno District, offering a unique dining experience rooted in Buddhist temple cuisine. The restaurant features a serene atmosphere and meticulously prepared dishes that celebrate seasonal ingredients, making it a sanctuary for the senses.

Balwoo Gongyang

Experience authentic Korean Buddhist temple cuisine with our meticulously crafted course menus, each offering a harmonious blend of traditional flavors and seasonal ingredients.

Seon Course

Won Course

Maeum Course

Hee Course

Balwoo Gongyang Course Menus

Nestled in the heart of Seoul's Jongno District, Balwoo Gongyang invites you to embark on an exquisite culinary journey through authentic Korean Buddhist temple cuisine. Each of their thoughtfully composed course menus highlights a delicate balance of traditional flavors and carefully selected seasonal ingredients, tailored for visitors seeking a serene and reflective dining experience.

The meal begins with a comforting millet porridge, setting a nourishing and gentle tone. Fresh vegetables paired with cilantro deliver a crisp and aromatic freshness, awakening the palate as an ideal introduction to the courses ahead.

At the core of Balwoo Gongyang’s offerings are their four signature course menus — Seon, Won, Maeum, and Hee — each providing a unique meditative dining experience through a series of thoughtfully curated dishes.

Seon Course: Enjoy wholesome millet porridge, vibrant vegetables with cilantro, deep-fried mushrooms in chili pepper paste, refreshing cold buckwheat noodles adorned with shiitake mushrooms, and sticky rice delicately wrapped in lotus leaf. The meal is rounded out by soybean paste soup, traditional rice cakes, and soothing tea.

Won Course: Featuring the same rich array of millet porridge, vegetables with cilantro, and mouthwatering deep-fried mushrooms in chili pepper paste, this course also offers cold buckwheat noodles with shiitake mushrooms, lotus leaf-wrapped sticky rice, soybean paste soup, rice cakes, and tea for a harmonious taste of temple tradition.

Maeum Course: This elevated menu continues to showcase the signature millet porridge and cilantro-infused vegetables alongside the signature deep-fried mushrooms in chili paste. Complemented by cold buckwheat noodles with shiitake mushrooms, sticky rice in lotus leaf, soybean paste soup, rice cakes, and tea, it offers a fuller, more enriching experience.

Hee Course: The most comprehensive selection, the Hee Course brings together millet porridge, fresh vegetables with cilantro, deep-fried mushrooms in chili pepper paste, cold buckwheat noodles with shiitake mushrooms, sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf, soybean paste soup, rice cakes, and tea, delivering a profound and delicate harmony of textures and flavors.

Each course concludes with a selection of traditional rice cakes, offering a subtly sweet finish that pays homage to Korean culinary heritage. Complementing the courses is a calming cup of tea, perfect for savoring the meditative atmosphere and cleansing the palate.

 offers a tranquil dining setting with private rooms that emphasize calm and privacy, ideal for reflective diners and food enthusiasts eager to explore vegetarian and Buddhist temple cuisine. The menu is purely vegetarian and carefully crafted to exclude ingredients like garlic, meat, and fish, delivering a unique and authentic taste experience that is both innovative and deeply rooted in tradition.

Découvrez Balwoo Gongyang à Seoul, un restaurant de renom pour une expérience culinaire raffinée et authentique en Corée du Sud. Réservez une escapade gastronomique inoubliable !

Balwoo Gongyang à Séoul : Cuisine temple exquise et tranquillité

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Enjoy a serene dining experience in private rooms, each designed to provide a peaceful and intimate atmosphere.

Private Dining Rooms

Savor dishes prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients, reflecting the essence of Korean temple cuisine.

Seasonal Menus

Plongez dans une expérience culinaire unique au cœur de Séoul avec le restaurant Balwoo Gongyang. Connu pour sa cuisine de temple coréenne, cet établissement offre une immersion dans la tradition asiatique tout en étant une étape incontournable pour les amateurs de gastronomie saine et authentique.

Une expérience culinaire en toute intimité

Découvrez nos salles privées où vous pouvez profiter d’un repas paisible dans un cadre calme et intime. Parfait pour des occasions spéciales ou un déjeuner relaxant loin de l’agitation urbaine.

Menus saisonniers pour une cuisine authentique

Laissez-vous tenter par nos menus saisonniers, élaborés avec des ingrédients frais et reflétant la richesse de la cuisine de temple coréenne. Un voyage gustatif à chaque saison, pour une expérience culinaire toujours renouvelée.

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