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Located at 195 Geonup-gil, Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, East Valley CC is a 27-hole membership golf course opened by Cheongnam Tourism Co., Ltd. in October 2001. Situated in a south-facing basin at the foot of Mt. Aengjabong, the course is consistently regarded as a prestigious venue, featuring three courses—East, South, and West—designed to incorporate natural valleys and waterfalls. With accessibility just 40 to 50 minutes from Seoul's Gangnam area and a little over 35 minutes from Bundang, combined with a limited membership system restricting the number of members to around 370, it is widely praised for offering a comfortable environment with ample reservation availability.
The area surrounding East Valley CC, including Gonjiam-eup and Sanbuk-myeon in Yeoju, is home to a variety of local restaurants specializing in nourishing dishes such as wood-fired roast duck, black goat meat, and barley rice set meals. We have compiled and summarized reviews from various bloggers who have visited the golf course.
01The clubhouse meals are also worth noting.
East Valley CC is a golf course where satisfaction with the food at the clubhouse is particularly highly mentioned. One review states that when ordering the sushi set (udon + 2 side dishes) for lunch, it came with 6 pieces of sushi consisting of sea urchin, salmon, amberjack, halibut, herring, and sweet shrimp, and even the burger set served as a complimentary item was of considerable quality. Another visitor who had mung bean pancakes and kimchi stew for lunch commented, "Nothing is served haphazardly," and there is also a review welcoming the twisted donuts sold at the snack bar after finishing the front nine.
The food at East Valley is truly excellent. Nothing is served half-heartedly.orfeo21
02Nourishing your body with wood-fired roasted duck in Gonjiam
If you are looking for a hearty meal after a round of golf, 'Gonjiam Todam' is a recommended choice. Located at 414 Gwangyeo-ro, Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, it is a 12-minute drive from East Valley CC. Open daily from 11:00 to 21:00 (with a break from 16:00 to 17:00), this restaurant specializes in oak wood-fired grilled meat, serving golden-brown duck meat accompanied by chives, sauce, and pickled onions. A mixed wood-fired grill platter costs 69,000 won for four people, and the restaurant features a spacious parking lot in front. Reviews indicate that it is suitable for everything from group gatherings to family outings.
I thought I'd come back during the autumn foliage season if the taste was good, and after trying it... I have to admit it!kwanwoo8181
03A bowl of black goat meat in Gonjiam and Yeoju
If you are looking for a meal to boost your stamina, there is also 'Suyang Farm Garden Black Goat Gonjiam Main Branch'. It is located at 110-3, Gyeongchungdaero 295beon-gil, Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, and is about a 10-minute drive from Gonjiam Resort. Reviews indicate that many visitors use it as a gathering place after a round of golf due to its convenient accessibility to nearby prestigious golf courses such as The Sienna Seoul CC, East Valley CC, Rexfield CC, Greenhill CC, and Rose Bien CC.
If you head towards Sanbuk-myeon in Yeoju, there is also 'Sanbuk Heukyeomso'. Located at 1107 Gwangyeo-ro, Sanbuk-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do, it is easily accessible from Rexfield CC, but reviews indicate it is also close to East Valley CC, Ludencia, and Ipo CC, making it a useful reference for those looking for a restaurant near a golf course. There is ample parking space in front of the restaurant, and the popular set includes a two-person portion of the "Mountain-High Hot Pot" (60,000 won) accompanied by stone pot rice (2,500 won). The structure is large enough to accommodate large groups, so it is also mentioned as a venue for after-parties for golf gatherings.
04Hearty Korean set meal and barley rice after a round
If you are looking for a meal that is easy on the stomach, 'Haenuri Dongsandeulbap Main Branch' is the place to go. Reviews indicate that it features a traditional Korean house-style exterior and a spacious parking lot, and thanks to the wooden interior and wide table spacing, it is comfortable enough for family gatherings or entertaining guests. The signature dish, the Chamnuri Set Meal, consists of grilled pork, dried barley-cured dried yellow corvina, and seasoned West Sea blue crab; ordering is done via tablet, and side dishes such as japchae are served from a self-service bar. It is also noted for its impressive method of finishing the turmeric-infused pot rice by pouring hot water over it to create scorched rice, as well as the neat side dishes served with sauces made fresh every morning.
If you prefer a lighter meal, there is also 'Geoneop-ri Boribap,' recognized as a Blue Ribbon restaurant in Gonjiam. Located at 841 Gwangyeo-ro, Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, it is open daily from 7:00 to 21:00 (last order at 20:50), making it suitable for breakfast. It is situated within a 10-minute drive of both Rexfield CC and East Valley CC, and in addition to the standard barley rice, the nutritious pot rice and dried yellow corvina set meal are also popular. There is even a tip that the unwritten rule for the nutritious pot rice is to finish with hot rice water. Reviews indicate that thanks to its spacious parking lot, you can hold gatherings even on weekends without worrying about parking.
05If you are heading towards Yeoju — Duck dishes
If you are traveling towards Sanbuk-myeon in Yeoju, there is also 'Sanbuk Ori'. Located at 999 Gwangyeo-ro, Sanbuk-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do, it is situated right past Ohyang-ri in Gonjiam, making it close to Gonjiam as well. It is frequently mentioned by golfers looking for good restaurants near Rose Bien CC, East Valley CC, and Rexfield CC, and offers a wide variety of duck and chicken dishes, including boiled duck, roast duck, stir-fried duck, and perilla seed soup. It is closed on Tuesdays, and business hours are from 10:00 to 21:00.
06A quick overview of the places introduced today
- Clubhouse RestaurantSushi Set + Burger, Mung Bean Pancake & Kimchi Hot Pot — Highly Satisfying Clubhouse Meals
- Gonjiam earthen wall414 Gwangyeo-ro, 12 mins from East Valley CC — Oak Wood Roast Duck
- Suyang Farm Garden Black Goat Gonjiam Main BranchNear Gonjiam Resort — Black Goat for Stamina Replenishment
- Sanbuk Black Goat1107 Gwangyeo-ro, Sanbuk-myeon, Yeoju — Mountain-sized Hot Pot · Stone Pot Rice
- Haenuri Dongsan Deulbap Main BranchChamnuri Set Meal (Grilled Pork, Dried Yellow Croaker, Marinated Crab) Korean Set Meal
- Geonup-ri barley rice841 Gwangyeo-ro, 07:00–21:00 — Barley Rice, Nutritious Pot Rice, Dried Yellow Corvina Set Meal
- Sanbuk DuckYeoju Sanbuk-myeon, Closed on Tuesdays — Duck Baeksook, Roast Duck, Perilla Seed Soup
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.
