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Sanchon vs Balwoo Gongyang
Both restaurants are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Sanchon ranks marginally better than Balwoo Gongyang. Sanchon ranks #5 in Seoul with praise from 4 publications including Insight Guides, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Sanchon
Fodor's
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
14, Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Fodor's
"Sanchon offers guests a chance to experience traditional Korean temple cooking in a beautifully decorated hanok house."
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Although it is open for lunch, visit in the evening to get the full experience.
Frommer's
"Sanchon serves fantastic, traditional temple fare in the charming courtyard of an old-fashioned house."
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Dine on the early side if you want to avoid the expensive seating for the traditional folk music and dance performance.
Insight Guides
"Situated on a little side street in Insadong, Sancheon restaurant serves a superb range of traditional Buddhist vegetarian dishes. Evening entertainment. "
Lonely Planet
"The atmosphere created by the Buddhist artworks, music and lanterns makes this a very special restaurant."
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Balwoo Gongyang
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
5F TempleStay Bldg. 71 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-170, South Korea
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Fodor's
"The exquisite temple food at Balwoo Gonyang could convert the most diehard carnivore to vegetarianism—for the course of a meal at least."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Reserve three days in advance for the delicate temple-style cuisine served here."
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