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Balwoo Gongyang

Vegetarian restaurant · 가회동 ·

Balwoo Gongyang

Vegetarian restaurant · 가회동 ·
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"In a country where much of the cuisine involves things like barbecued meat and shrimp paste, vegetarians can find solace at Buddhist temple restaurants, where the food focuses on healthy, compassionate cooking methods. Dishes are simple yet sophisticated, often incorporating local mountain ingredients like wild greens, herbs, roots, and vegetables. In Seoul, there are several of these spots near the Jogyesa Temple in Insadong. Balwoo Gongyang, which just earned a Michelin star, is an upscale choice, offering a multicourse menu of dumplings, stews, steamed veggies, kimchi, tofu, and savory pancakes."

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Upscale temple food with multicourse vegetarian meals

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71 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea Get directions

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Upscale temple food with multicourse vegetarian meals

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71 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea Get directions

$$$

reservations required
Balwoo Gongyang by null
Balwoo Gongyang by Photo courtesy of Korean Tourism Organization NY
Balwoo Gongyang by ELLE
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