How to Choose a Restaurant in Pocheon and Jinjeop Before and After a Round at Hallim Gwangneung CC

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Located on Palya-ro in Jinjeop-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Hallim Gwangneung CC is a golf course that opened in 1997, featuring an 18-hole members-only course (Glen & Pine Courses) and a 9-hole public course. It consistently receives inquiries for membership due to its accessibility—reachable within 30 to 40 minutes from the northern Seoul area—and relatively affordable membership rates. It is also popular among golfers looking to enjoy evening golf to escape the sweltering heat, as night 3rd rounds are active. Although the administrative district is Namyangju, it actually borders Naechon-myeon in Pocheon-si, so dining options before and after a round naturally involve restaurants in the Naechon area of ​​Pocheon.

There are an unusually large number of soup restaurants near this golf course that open as early as dawn. This means you can fill your stomach without being constrained by time, whether you are playing a late round or a dawn tee-off. We have compiled reviews from various golfers and travel bloggers to list places worth visiting before or after a round.

01The hangover soup alley where people line up from dawn — Hyungje Yangpyeong Haejangguk Naechon Main Branch

The most frequently mentioned restaurant near Hallim Gwangneung CC is by far 'Hyungje Yangpyeong Haejangguk Naechon Main Branch'. It is located at Unit 1, Building 2, 2004 Geumgang-ro, Naechon-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, and is a 3 to 5-minute drive from the golf course. Business hours are from 5 AM to 3 PM on Mondays only, and from 5 AM to 10 PM from Tuesday to Sunday, and it is repeatedly mentioned that one can visit comfortably even with an early morning tee-off.

The defining feature of this restaurant is its broth, simmered for over 15 hours with black garlic and Korean beef bones. Reviews repeatedly mention that they use vegetables sourced from the early morning market and freshly milled rice, and that the meat and blood sausage are cooked fresh in-house. With a diverse menu ranging from Yangpyeong Haejangguk, Naejangtang, Yanggoptang, Ugoptang, Ugeoji Haejangguk, Premium 2+ Hanwoo Beef Haejangguk, and Whelk Chueotang to handmade giant pork cutlets and fried dumplings, it is a great place to visit even with those who cannot handle spicy or strong flavors. There are also rumors that various celebrities have visited, including Doosan Bears player Jung Soo-bin and national badminton player Lee Yong-dae.

Perhaps because they boiled the offal directly in the store, there was absolutely no gamey or unpleasant odor, and it was very fresh.

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02Sundaeguk and Duruchigi, right after the round

If you are craving a spicy soup after a round of golf, 'Naechon Sundaeguk' is frequently recommended. It features a self-service bar where you can enjoy unlimited sundae and offal, and reviews indicate that even large groups will feel comfortable thanks to its spacious private parking lot and wide table spacing. It is also praised for its affordable prices, perfect for filling your stomach after a round.

For a light meal, there is also 'Baehyang-ri Duruchigi'. If you order the signature dishes, Kimchi Duruchigi and Kimchi Jjigae, the pot is filled with large chunks of meat and kimchi, making it visually generous. Reviews mention that the broth gets richer as it simmers, and the meal is satisfyingly enjoyed by mixing rice into it and even adding ramen noodles at the end. Since the food tends to be served quickly, it is less of a burden even when you are pressed for time before your tee-off.

03If you want to nourish your body — Neulnurungji Samgyetang

Located on the first floor of Ga-dong, 64-1 Maebong-gil, Naechon-myeon, Pocheon, 'Neul Nurungji Samgyetang' preserves the space that was originally a cafe, receiving many positive reviews for its high ceilings and spacious floor-to-ceiling windows—unusual for a samgyetang restaurant. Operating hours are from 11:00 AM to 8:40 PM (last order at 8:00 PM), and the restaurant emphasizes that it does not use chemical seasonings. Cooked in specially made pressure cookers for each person, customers can order cultivated wild ginseng scorched rice samgyetang, scorched rice samgyetang, or even native chicken scorched rice baeksook for groups. With a total capacity of 100 seats, it is suitable for group and family gatherings.

There are separate private booth areas where guests with dogs can sit apart from the general seating, and it is also introduced as a place with a great view of the mountains and sunset. It is a comfortable choice for a family meal to nourish your body after a round of golf.

04Ssambap and Makguksu, if you want a quiet meal

'Nongwon Ssambap', located at 359 Gasan-ro, Gasan-myeon, Pocheon-si, is described as a restaurant where one person can enjoy a single meal with unlimited refills of ssam (wrap), doenjang (soybean paste), and rice, along with the explanation that they use vegetables grown directly on their farm. It is open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM and is introduced as being in a convenient location for golfers from nearby courses such as Namyangju CC and Lakewood CC, as well as Hallym Gwangneung CC.

If you are looking for a clean noodle dish, there is also 'Jangwon Makguksu' (2029 Geumgang-ro, Naechon-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do). They emphasize the authentic taste of buckwheat to such an extent that they intentionally leave the noodles uncut and even post a notice advising customers to use vinegar and mustard minimally, all made with 100% pure buckwheat. Reviews suggest that pairing the bibim makguksu with a half-portion of boiled pork and steamed buckwheat dumplings is perfect for enjoying a bottle of Naechon glutinous rice fresh makgeolli as an accompaniment after a round of golf. If you are also combining a drive along the Gwangneung Forest Road, soothing your stomach with the dried pollack set meal at 'Sarangbang,' which serves potato pancakes, bibimbap, tofu hot pot, and mushroom hot pot, is another option.

05A cup of coffee after a round — Tiratore

If you want to savor the lingering feeling after a round of golf, 'Tiratore,' a large café in Jinjeop-eup, Namyangju, is highly recommended. Located at 85 Gyeongbokdaero Gamasotgol-gil, Jinjeop-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, it is a spacious café featuring classic Italian dining created by a Michelin-starred chef, in-house baked goods, and specialty coffee from competition-winning baristas. Each floor is decorated with a different theme, offering the fun of choosing where to sit, and it has become particularly famous by word of mouth for its night view, where starlight blends with lighting.

Each floor was decorated with a different theme, so I really enjoyed the fun of choosing where to sit.

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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.