image image image +17 more Balwoo Gongyang Korean Temple Food, Vegetarian, Michelin-Starred
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A B C D E Very vegan-friendly › ★ 4.3 (495) · $$$ · Restaurant · Korean, Temple Food · Hours
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Popular tips: "Make an advanced reservation to secure a private room for a serene dining experience" "Make an advanced reservation to secure a private room for a serene dining experience" "Try the seasonal tasting menus ranging from affordable lunch sets to more elaborate dinner options" "Be aware that some drinks or dishes may include honey, so inquire if strict vegan" "Enjoy generous portions with many courses featuring mushrooms and delicate flavors unique to temple food" "Plan to eat mindfully—some find the food bland or too mild, reflecting Buddhist temple culinary traditions" Must-try: fried mushrooms, pan fried korean cabbage leaf, pan fried wrap fried mushrooms — popular (×2)pan fried korean cabbage leaf — popular (×2)pan fried wrap — popular (×2)soup — popular (×2)sweetened radish danmooji — popular (×2) Praised for: beautiful interior, friendly service, generous portions beautiful interior ×3 friendly service ×9 generous portions cozy atmosphere ×4 good value Show more Balwoo Gongyang serves Korean Buddhist temple cuisine in a modern, quiet setting with private rooms for diners. Pricey set menus start around ₩30,000 for lunch and go up to ₩65,000 for dinner, reflecting its Michelin-starred status. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and known for friendly, knowledgeable staff who explain the seasonal dishes featuring mild, earthy flavors and a variety of mushrooms and vegetables.
Read more Sunday Closed
Monday 11:30 AM-3 PM, 6-9:30 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM-3 PM, 6-9:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM-3 PM, 6-9:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM-3 PM, 6-9:30 PM
Friday 11:30 AM-3 PM, 6-9:30 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM-3 PM, 6-9:30 PM
Open the map → location_on 71 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
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info VEGAN OPTIONS Many · 5–10 dishes MENU Clearly marked STAFF Knowledgeable PROTEIN tofu, mushrooms, beans warning Some users reported hidden animal ingredients in dishes labeled vegan — ask about sauces and broths.
Others mentioned vegan options aren't always available.
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