# Buddhist Lifestyle Restaurants DooSooGoBang Serves Organic Meals Without Select Ingredients By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-10-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doosoogobang References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/10/13/doosoogobang-restaurant-interiors-south-korea/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) & [limtaeheestudio](http://www.limtaeheestudio.com/) DooSooGoBang is a South Korean restaurant that's situated in the city of Suwon. With a menu that's derived from [Korean temple food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-dining), the restaurant serves up a variety of organic dishes that are cooked without onions, leeks, chives, or garlic—as these vegetables are "said to disrupt harmonious spiritual practice." Taking cues from Buddhist practices, DooSooGoBang features a [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushibox-restaurant) that aims to speak to the religion's values. Decorating the white and gray walls are wooden shelving units that display a curation of ceramic pieces, along with hangers that house a series of small tables that are used in [traditional Korean-style dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-labo-bukchon-hanok). Seoul's Limtaehee Design Studio separates the restaurant into three distinct areas, each of which offers its own dining experience. Image Credit: DooSooGoBang / Design Studio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Buddhist-inspired Cuisine:** Opportunity for restaurants to create menus that align with Buddhist principles and serve organic dishes without certain ingredients seen as disruptive. - **Minimalist Restaurant Design:** Designers can create restaurant spaces that embody the minimalist aesthetic inspired by Buddhist values. - **Temple Food Movement:** Growing movement of promoting Korean temple food as a culinary trend, providing opportunities for chefs and restaurants to explore this unique cuisine. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant and Food Service:** Restaurants can incorporate Buddhist-inspired menus and minimalist designs to cater to health-conscious and spiritually-aware customers. - **Interior Design:** Designers can specialize in creating minimalist restaurant spaces that embrace the values and aesthetics of Buddhism. - **Culinary and Food Tourism:** Tourism related to Korean temple food can attract travelers interested in exploring new culinary experiences and cultural traditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/base-is-nice.md) - [Integrative Garden Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheongsudang-bakery.md) - [Modern Korean Fast-Casual Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-fastcasual-concept.md) - [Elevated Korean Gastronomy Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shia-restaurant.md) - [Garden-Fresh Cauliflower Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddhas-garden-bowl.md) - [Vibrant Food Corner Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/branding-corner-design.md) - [Womb-Like Neutral Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-carrot.md) - [Minimalist Warehouse Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sko-restaurant.md) - [Frozen Korean Cuisine Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-dumplings.md)