Balwoo Gongyang
발우공양
A temple cuisine restaurant directly managed by the Jogye Order, located opposite Jogyesa Temple, serving meat-free and allium-free dishes on seasonal set menus that require reservations.
Opened in 2009, Balwoo Gongyang is operated by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and is located on the 5th floor of the Templestay Information Center opposite Jogyesa Temple. The cuisine uses no meat, seafood, or the five pungent alliums (o-sin-chae). The menu changes with the seasons, serving dishes in a sequence of porridge, cold starters, hot dishes, noodles, rice and soup, and dessert, mostly in quiet private rooms. Set menus range from around 36,000 to 120,000 KRW, with the lowest-priced 'Seon' course available only during weekday lunch, and the highest-priced course requiring advance telephone booking. It is recommended to book in advance via phone, Naver, or CatchTable, as dinner is particularly difficult to book. Closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Opening hours
Mon-Sat Lunch 11:30-14:45 (two seatings), Dinner 18:00-21:00; Closed Sundays and public holidays
Nearby sights
- Jogyesa Temple
- Insadong
- MMCA Seoul
- Ikseon-dong Hanok Street
- Gwanghwamun Square & Cheonggyecheon
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Myeongdong