Balwoo Gongyang

Balwoo Gongyang is a temple food specialty restaurant. It is the only restaurant directly operated by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, giving it an exceptional authenticity. The name 'Balwoo Gongyang' refers to the daily meal of monks, which is also known as a method of practice. During the meal, one can experience the culture of following Buddhist traditional rituals, learning the wisdom of practitioners, and expressing gratitude for and conserving all processes and merits involved in bringing food to our mouths.

It also reveals that the foundation of Korean temple food is not only ascetic meals but also natural food, fermented food, and preserved food, as all menus served at Balwoo Gongyang are based on this and are prepared neatly without any deviation. The dishes, which are thoroughly free of meat, artificial seasonings, and the five pungent vegetables (scallions, garlic, leeks, wild chives, and asafoetida), are beneficial to health and environmental protection. Recently, temple food has been gaining attention as a healthy and eco-friendly food. You can fully taste 'healing on the table' that maintains nutritional balance while removing stimulating and harmful ingredients.