How to Choose a Restaurant in Cheongna and Geomdan Before and After a Round at Dream Park CC

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Located on Geowol-ro in Seo-gu, Incheon (on the site of the Metropolitan Landfill Management Corporation), Dream Park CC is a former landfill site that has been transformed into a 36-hole eco-friendly golf course. Divided into the Dream Course and the Park Course, it is widely praised for being a flat links-style course with almost no uphill or downhill slopes, making it less physically demanding. Reservations are accepted via a lottery system where weekdays are booked on Mondays and weekends on Tuesdays, with winners selected based on the highest accumulated points. Therefore, it is not a place you can visit immediately whenever you want, but the green fees are correspondingly affordable, earning it the reputation of being a "cost-effective golf course" among golfers in the metropolitan area.

Since it is located right next to Cheongna International City, it offers excellent accessibility, so golfers naturally often have meals in the Cheongna and Geomdan areas before or after a round. We have compiled and summarized reviews from various golf bloggers.

0124-Hour Body Nourishing — Han Bo-ok

The most frequently mentioned restaurant near Dream Park CC is 'Hanbook'. Located on the first floor at 465 Gyeongmyeong-daero, Seo-gu, Incheon, it is open 24 hours a day, except for maintenance hours from 9 PM on Sundays to 6 AM on Mondays. Based on broth simmered from 100% Korean beef bones for over 30 hours, it serves Seolleongtang, Korean Beef Bone Haejangguk, Korean Beef Bone Herbal & Abalone Samgyetang, and Korean Beef Bone Tteokmandu-guk. Menu prices are confirmed to be around 12,000 won for Seolleongtang, 15,000 won for Special Korean Beef Bone Seolleongtang/Haejangguk, 18,000 won for Korean Beef Bone Herbal Samgyetang, and 27,000 won for Abalone Samgyetang.

It is repeatedly mentioned that, being a standalone building, it offers ample parking and allows visitors to arrive at any time, whether before an early morning round or after a late-night round. Since it is located in a spot also used by golfers from nearby courses such as Incheon International CC, Bears Best Cheongna CC, and Incheon Grand CC, it is worth knowing about even if you are not playing at Dream Park CC.

Specializing in Seolleongtang, Hanwoo Beef Bone Hangover Soup, Hanwoo Beef Bone Rice Cake and Dumpling Soup, and Samgyetang, all based on a rich broth made by directly simmering 100% Hanwoo beef bones for over 30 hours.

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02Clay-baked Duck and Fresh Duck — Yucheon Garden

If you are looking for a hearty meat meal, 'Yucheon Garden' is a top choice. It is located at 6-1, Araro 51beon-gil, Seo-gu, Incheon, just a 5-minute drive from Dream Park CC. Situated next to the Ara Waterway, it is a convenient stop on the way; however, it is safest to make a reservation at least three hours in advance for the signature clay-baked duck and two hours in advance for the boiled chicken soup. Reviews also mention that a 500g serving of fresh duck roast for two costs around 39,000 won. It is said that ordering cold noodles and galbitang along with the clay-baked duck further enhances satisfaction.

03Beef bone soup before the round, noodles after the round

If you are preparing for a round starting at dawn or early in the morning, 'Dream Naju Gomtang' (1180 Bongsu-daero, Geomdan-gu, Incheon), located near the golf course entrance, is a good alternative. While some reviews praise it as a great place to fill up on a bowl of gomtang generously topped with brisket and shank, others note that the taste is not what it used to be, leading some golfers to endure the inconvenience of making a U-turn and heading over the hill to 'Yangpyeong Haejangguk' instead. Since it is a matter of personal preference, if you have the time, you can keep both in mind and choose whichever suits you best each day.

After finishing a round of golf, 'Kwon O-gil Son Guksu,' which has received the Blue Ribbon award for several years, is consistently mentioned in the area. You can enjoy instant kalguksu, cold kalguksu, or bibim kalguksu accompanied by dumplings. Its unique feature is the cooking method where you add the noodles to the boiling broth and cook them yourself using a timer. Reviews indicate that while there may be a wait during lunchtime, it is not too inconvenient as there is a separate waiting area.

04There are also fish dishes and Chinese dishes.

If you are craving a spicy fish dish on a chilly day, there is also 'Jinjjabaegi Myeongtaechon Geomam Station Dream Park Branch' (78 Handeul-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon) near Geomam Station. Specializing in various fish dishes including pollack, it is open daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM and is closed on Wednesdays. There is no break time, so you can visit leisurely even if you miss lunch, and free parking is available within the building.

If you are craving a bowl of Jajangmyeon for a post-round meal, 'Heeraedeung' in Simgok-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon is worth considering. It is a Chinese restaurant featuring dishes such as Yangjangpi, Tangsuyuk, Sulguk, Yurinji, and Seafood Stir-fried Jajangmyeon; reviews indicate that while parking space is limited, you can park near the restaurant.

05If you want to fill up at the clubhouse first

If you want to take care of things immediately without having to go anywhere, the clubhouse is not a bad option. They offer breakfast menus such as seaweed soup, beef and radish soup with truffles, and beef bone broth with dried cabbage hangover soup; there are reviews stating that during discount events, you could enjoy the seaweed soup for 10,000 won. There are also comments that the kimchi stew for lunch exceeded expectations, so if you have a last-minute round scheduled or don't have enough time to stop by a halfway house, dining at the clubhouse alone can be quite satisfying.

06A quick overview of the places introduced today

Prices and business hours are based on the time of this review and are subject to change, so we recommend confirming by phone or map app before making a reservation or visiting.