Balwoo Gongyang

Temple Food

With Gratitude for life and Prayers for Peace

Autumn Menu

Seon(Meditation)
Won(Vow)
Maeum(Mind)
Hee(Joy)
Beop

Seon(Meditation) Course

Seon Course: 30,000won (VAT included)

- Limited lunch menu -

In Buddhism, eating food is part of the path of practice to enlightenment and divided into five different categories.
Among them, seon directs a joy of samadhi, state of consciousness attained through meditation.

Suljuksim(Amuse-bouche): First dish is to moist one’s dried mouth and help to enhance the digestion as old Koreans eat water-gimchi or a dip of long-preserved soy sauce. Suljuksim can be interpreted as two different meanings; one is to moist the mouth, and the other to moist the spoon.; Omija-chojulim; (Pear & lotus root marinated in Omija Extract)

Juksang(Porridge): Juk(porridge) has been served as an early breakfast for the Buddhist practitioners. According to the Four Part Vinaya, book of precepts, eating juk has five advantages such as resolving hunger, quenching thirst, helping digestive problem, preventing stroke and normalizing bowel movement.; Neung-i-hukimjajuk & Gaul-mul-kimchi; (Neung-i Mushrooms &Black sesame Porridge &Watery kimchi with seasonal vegetable)

Sangmi(Salad or Cold Preparation): Taste in Buddhism is classified into 10 different categories. Among them, sangmi means to feel the taste and smell. Thus sangmi is the course to excite the appetite through taste and smell.; Eunhang-dubu-jjim; (Steamed tofu cake with ginkgo nut); Ueong-sukju-bokkeum; (Stir-fried burdock and mung bean sprouts); Ma-susu-muchim; (Yam with sorghum sauce)

Dammi(Starter or Hot Preparation): Dammi is the taste of chewing or taste by food texture. Dammi is the dish of unique texture and recipe, from which one can enjoy the chewing texture of food.; Modeum Beoseot-gangjeong; (Deep-fried assorted mushrooms coated with chili sauce)

Youmi(Main Course): Youmi is the taste that helps to recover from illness. Youmi consists of dishes such as rice, condiments and soup that ease daily physical fatigue and mental stress of the people today.; Gaul-chaeso-bab; (Rice with seasonal vegetable); Deonjang-jjigae; (Soybean paste stew); 2 kinds of seasoned spring greens; 2 kinds of temple kimchi; Sauce for rice

Ipgasim(Dessert)

Rounding the meal up is the ipgasim or dessert. It is prepared with ingredients and recipes that clean the remaining taste in the mouth and help to enhance digestion.

Gyeji-cha

(Tea of branch of cinnamon)

Susu-bukkumi

(Glutinous Rice pancake with sorghum)

Corkage Service: Balwoo Gongyang is a diner specializes in temple cuisine and doesn’t serve alcoholic beverage. However, we provide a corkage service to meet customers’ interest.

Won(Vow) Course

Won Course: 45,000won (VAT included)

In Buddhism, eating food is part of the path of practice to enlightenment
and divided into five different categories. Won means a righteous wish.

Suljuksim(Amuse-bouche): First dish is to moist one’s dried mouth and help to enhance the digestion as old Koreans eat water-gimchi or a dip of long-preserved soy sauce. Suljuksim can be interpreted as two different meanings; one is to moist the mouth, and the other to moist the spoon.; Omija-chojulim; (Pear & lotus root marinated in Omija Extract)

Juksang(Porridge): Juk(porridge) has been served as an early breakfast for the Buddhist practitioners. According to the Four Part Vinaya, book of precepts, eating juk has five advantages such as resolving hunger, quenching thirst, helping digestive problem, preventing stroke and normalizing bowel movement.; Neung-i-hukimjajuk & Gaul-mul-kimchi; (Neung-i Mushrooms &Black sesame Porridge &Watery kimchi with seasonal vegetable)

Sangmi(Salad or Cold Preparation): Taste in Buddhism is classified into 10 different categories. Among them, sangmi means to feel the taste and smell. Thus sangmi is the course to excite the appetite through taste and smell.; Eunhang-dubu-jjim; (Steamed tofu cake with ginkgo nut); Ueong-sukju-bokkeum; (Stir-fried burdock and mung bean sprouts); Ma-susu-muchim; (Yam with sorghum sauce)

Dammi(Starter or Hot Preparation): Dammi is the taste of chewing or taste by food texture. Dammi is the dish of unique texture and recipe, from which one can enjoy the chewing texture of food.; Modeum Beoseot-gangjeong; (Deep-fried assorted mushrooms coated with chili sauce); Gaul-chaeso-modeum-jang-ajji; (Pickled with seasonal vegetable); Ueong-ma-deonjang-chojeolim; (Burdock & Yam boiled with Soybean paste); Modeum-jeon (Mung bean, seasonal vege pancake)

Seongso(Noodle): Seongso is another name for noodle in Buddhism, which means the dish that makes even the practitioners smile. This course includes tofu, pan-fried cake, and dumpling as well as noodle that makes the practitioners who don’t usually devour smile.; Pyogobeoseot-naengmyeon; (Cold noodle with spicy shiitakemushroom and pear sauce); Sachal-mandu; (Temple-style vegetarian dumpling)

Youmi(Main Course): Youmi is the taste that helps to recover from illness. Youmi consists of dishes such as rice, condiments and soup that ease daily physical fatigue and mental stress of the people today.; Yeonipbab; (Steamed glutinous rice wrapped in lotus leaf); Deonjang-jjigae; (Soybean paste stew); 2 kinds of seasoned spring greens; 2 kinds of temple kimchi; Jangajjim; (Fermented vegetable pickle)

Ipgasim(Dessert): Rounding the meal up is the ipgasim or dessert. It is prepared with ingredients and recipes that clean the remaining taste in the mouth and help to enhance digestion.; Gyeji-cha; (Tea of branch of cinnamon); Susu-bukkumi; (Glutinous Rice pancake with sorghum)

Corkage Service: Balwoo Gongyang is a diner specializes in temple cuisine and doesn’t serve alcoholic beverage. However, we provide a corkage service to meet customers’ interest.

Maeum(Mind) Course

Maeum Course: 65,000won (VAT included)

In Buddhism, eating food is part of the path of practice to enlightenment
and divided into five different categories. Maeum here signifies awaring of one’s mindfulness.

Suljuksim(Amuse-bouche): First dish is to moist one’s dried mouth and help to enhance the digestion as old Koreans eat water-gimchi or a dip of long-preserved soy sauce. Suljuksim can be interpreted as two different meanings; one is to moist the mouth, and the other to moist the spoon.; Omija-chojulim&Ogok-backwa; (Pear & lotus root marinated in Omija Extract & Grains with seasonal fruits)

Juksang(Porridge): Juk(porridge) has been served as an early breakfast for the Buddhist practitioners. According to the Four Part Vinaya, book of precepts, eating juk has five advantages such as resolving hunger, quenching thirst, helping digestive problem, preventing stroke and normalizing bowel movement.; Neung-i-hukimjajuk & Gaul-mul-kimchi; (Neung-i Mushrooms &Black sesame Porridge &Watery kimchi with seasonal vegetable)

Sangmi(Salad or Cold Preparation): Taste in Buddhism is classified into 10 different categories. Among them, sangmi means to feel the taste and smell. Thus sangmi is the course to excite the appetite through taste and smell.; Eunhang-dubu-jjim; (Steamed tofu cake with ginkgo nut); Ueong-sukju-bokkeum; (Stir-fried burdock and mung bean sprouts); Ma-susu-muchim; (Yam with sorghum sauce)

Dammi(Starter or Hot Preparation): Dammi is the taste of chewing or taste by food texture. Dammi is the dish of unique texture and recipe, from which one can enjoy the chewing texture of food.; Modeum Beoseot-gangjeong; (Deep-fried assorted mushrooms coated with chili sauce); Gaul-chaeso-modeum-jang-ajji; (Pickled with seasonal vegetable); Ueong-ma-deonjang-chojeolim; (Burdock & Yam boiled with Soybean paste); Bellflower root wrapped in wheat crepe; Mushroom soup with Perilla seed; Modeum-jeon; (Mung bean, seasonal vege, gochujang pancake)

Seongso(Noodle): Seongso is another name for noodle in Buddhism, which means the dish that makes even the practitioners smile. This course includes tofu, pan-fried cake, and dumpling as well as noodle that makes the practitioners who don’t usually devour smile.; Pyogobeoseot-naengmyeon; (Cold noodle with spicy shiitakemushroom and pear sauce); Sachal-mandu; (Temple-style vegetarian dumpling)

Youmi(Main Course): Youmi is the taste that helps to recover from illness. Youmi consists of dishes such as rice, condiments and soup that ease daily physical fatigue and mental stress of the people today.; Yeonipbab; (Steamed glutinous rice wrapped in lotus leaf); Deonjang-jjigae; (Soybean paste stew); 2 kinds of seasoned spring greens; 2 kinds of temple kimchi; Jangajji; (Fermented vegetable pickle)

Ipgasim(Dessert)

Rounding the meal up is the ipgasim or dessert. It is prepared with ingredients and recipes that clean the remaining taste in the mouth and help to enhance digestion.

Hongsi-gureum

(Soft persimmon topped with yam and pear sauce)

Susu-bukkumi

(Glutinous Rice pancake with sorghum)

Corkage Service: Balwoo Gongyang is a diner specializes in temple cuisine and doesn’t serve alcoholic beverage. However, we provide a corkage service to meet customers’ interest.

Hee(Joy) Course

Hee Course: 95,000won (VAT included)

Hee Course is required to reserve one day before the service
since it is prepared with ingredients rare and time-consuming.

In Buddhism, eating food is part of the path of practice to enlightenment
and divided into five different categories. Hee refers to the bliss of the moment of enlightenment

Suljuksim(Amuse-bouche): First dish is to moist one’s dried mouth and help to enhance the digestion as old Koreans eat water-gimchi or a dip of long-preserved soy sauce. Suljuksim can be interpreted as two different meanings; one is to moist the mouth, and the other to moist the spoon.; Bagzain-dasik; (Pressed sweets of biota seed powder); Sancho-cha; (Fermented Pickly Ash pepper Tea)

Juksang(Porridge): Juk(porridge) has been served as an early breakfast for the Buddhist practitioners. According to the Four Part Vinaya, book of precepts, eating juk has five advantages such as resolving hunger, quenching thirst, helping digestive problem, preventing stroke and normalizing bowel movement.; Bonibam-juk & Gaul-mul kimchi; (Porridge of chestnut with the inner skin & watery kimchi with Seasonal vegetables)

Sangmi(Salad or Cold Preparation): Taste in Buddhism is classified into 10 different categories. Among them, sangmi means to feel the taste and smell. Thus sangmi is the course to excite the appetite through taste and smell.; Eunhang-dubu-jjim; (Steamed tofu cake with ginkgo nut); Deodeok-susu-muchim; (Bellflower Root with sorghum sauce); Samseck-milssam; (Three-colored crepe with seasonal vegetable)

Dammi(Starter or Hot Preparation): Dammi is the taste of chewing or taste by food texture. Dammi is the dish of unique texture and recipe, from which one can enjoy the chewing texture of food.; Noru-gundeng-i-beoseot-gangjeng; (Deep-fried lion's mane mushrooms coated with chili sauce); Neung-i Mushroom Soup; Gaul-chaeso-modeum-jang-ajji; (Pickled with seasonal vegetable); Ueong-ma-deonjang-chojeolim; (Burdock & Yam boiled with Soybean paste); Autumn-sangja; (Gift box of seasoned vegetables: lotus root pickle, Grilled yam, Walnut & Jepi with gochujang sauce, Chips with ginseng); Modeum-jeon; (Mung bean, seasonal vege, gochujang pancake)

Seongso(Noodle): Seongso is another name for noodle in Buddhism, which means the dish that makes even the practitioners smile. This course includes tofu, pan-fried cake, and dumpling as well as noodle that makes the practitioners who don’t usually devour smile.; Pyogobeoseot-naengmyeon; (Cold noodle with spicy shiitakemushroom and pear sauce); Sachal-mandu; (Temple-style vegetarian dumpling)

Youmi(Main Course): Youmi is the taste that helps to recover from illness. Youmi consists of dishes such as rice, condiments and soup that ease daily physical fatigue and mental stress of the people today.; Yeonipbab; (Steamed glutinous rice wrapped in lotus leaf); Deonjang-jjigae; (Soybean paste stew); 2 kinds of seasoned spring greens; 2 kinds of temple kimchi; Jangajji; (Fermented vegetable pickle)

Ipgasim(Dessert): Rounding the meal up is the ipgasim or dessert. It is prepared with ingredients and recipes that clean the remaining taste in the mouth and help to enhance digestion.; Daechu-cha; (Tea with jujube); Susu-bukkumi; (Glutinous Rice pancake with sorghum); Seasonal fruits

Corkage Service: Balwoo Gongyang is a diner specializes in temple cuisine and doesn’t serve alcoholic beverage. However, we provide a corkage service to meet customers’ interest.

BEOP Course

Hee Course: 150,000won (VAT included)

The Beop Course is a menu where you can taste the best temples food while listening to chef's cooking demonstration and food explanation.

The Beop Course must be ordered at least 3 day in advance for at least 4 people or more, 8 people or less and with 50% deposit

Suljuksim(Amuse-bouche): First dish is to moist one’s dried mouth and help to enhance the digestion as old Koreans eat water-gimchi or a dip of long-preserved soy sauce. Suljuksim can be interpreted as two different meanings; one is to moist the mouth, and the other to moist the spoon.; Jepi-gim-jaban; (Laver chips added with jepi pepper leaves); Song-cha; (Fermented pine needle tea)

Juksang(Porridge): Juk(porridge) has been served as an early breakfast for the Buddhist practitioners. According to the Four Part Vinaya, book of precepts, eating juk has five advantages such as resolving hunger, quenching thirst, helping digestive problem, preventing stroke and normalizing bowel movement.; Gaksaek-jinjujat-guk & jang-ajji; (Pine nut soup with colored sweet rice balls)

Sangmi(Salad or Cold Preparation): Taste in Buddhism is classified into 10 different categories. Among them, sangmi means to feel the taste and smell. Thus sangmi is the course to excite the appetite through taste and smell.; Deodeok-Bagzain-mari; (Roll filled with biota seed powder and Bellflower Root); Song-I beoseot; (Special dish of pine mushroom); Gwaeel-baek-kimchi; (White kimchi added with seasonal fruits)

Dammi(Starter or Hot Preparation): Dammi is the taste of chewing or taste by food texture. Dammi is the dish of unique texture and recipe, from which one can enjoy the chewing texture of food.; Neung-i-beoseot-dubu-jjim; (Steamed tofu cake with neungi mushrooms); Sachal-mandu; (Temple-style dumpling with seasonal vegetable); Gosu-geotjeori; (Fresh Kimchi made with Coriander)

Seongso(Noodle): Seongso is another name for noodle in Buddhism, which means the dish that makes even the practitioners smile. This course includes tofu, pan-fried cake, and dumpling as well as noodle that makes the practitioners who don’t usually devour smile.; Deonjang-Pyogo-twigim; (Deep-fried Mushroom with soybean paste sauce); Modeum-jeon; (Mung bean, seasonal vege, gochujang pancake); Pyogobeoseot-naengmyeon; (Cold noodle with spicy shiitakemushroom and pear sauce)

Youmi(Main Course): Youmi is the taste that helps to recover from illness. Youmi consists of dishes such as rice, condiments and soup that ease daily physical fatigue and mental stress of the people today.; Sot-bab; (Freshly prepared rice in an earthen pot); Deonjang-jjigae; (Soybean paste stew); 3 kinds of seasoned spring greens; 2 kinds of temple kimchi; Jangajji; (Fermented vegetable pickle); Dubujang; (beancurd paste)

Ipgasim(Dessert)

Rounding the meal up is the ipgasim or dessert. It is prepared with ingredients and recipes that clean the remaining taste in the mouth and help to enhance digestion.

Jangheung-doncha

(Fermented tea)

Baekjain-gotgam

(Dried Persimmon with biota seed powder and jujube)

Susu-bukkumi

(Glutinous Rice pancake with sorghum)

Seasonal fruits

Corkage Service: Balwoo Gongyang is a diner specializes in temple cuisine and doesn’t serve alcoholic beverage. However, we provide a corkage service to meet customers’ interest.

Drink

Song-cha (300ml, pot): (fermented young pine needle tea)
cold; Price : 20,000won

Gahmsikcho (300ml, bottle): (Cold drink based on 7 years old persimmon vinegar)
cold; Price : 10,000won

Jehotang (200ml, gls): (meditional herbal tea with honey)
cold; Price : 10,000won

Songhwamilsu (200ml, gls): (Cold tea of pinepollen and honey)
cold; Price : 10,000won

Homgsam-cha (200ml,gls): (Korean red ginseng tea)
hot; Price : 8,000won

Omijagyepi-cha (200ml,gls): (Omi-berry which has five flavor tea with cinnamon & honey)
cold or hot; Price : 8,000won