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Located at 333 Seowon-gil, Gwangtan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Seowon Valley CC is a membership-based 18-hole golf course combining the 9-hole Seowon Course and the 9-hole Valley Course. Situated in a basin-shaped terrain at the foot of Mt. Geumbyeong, it is described as a course with abundant water features, with ponds spanning seven of the eighteen holes. It has a history of hosting numerous KPGA tournaments, such as the Woori Financial Championship and The Charity Classic, as well as LPGA events. Regular member green fees are listed at approximately 93,000 to 115,000 won for weekdays and weekends, depending on the purchase price.
The Bangchuk-ri area of Gwangtan-myeon, surrounding the golf course, is a neighborhood where golfers frequently pass by to grab a meal before or after a round, as it is densely packed with courses such as Seowon Hills, Smart KU, Paju CC, and Jayuro CC. We have compiled reviews from various bloggers who have visited Seowon Valley CC to organize everything from early morning hangover soup restaurants to places perfect for a stopover while visiting Byeokchoji Arboretum.
01If you're playing a round at dawn, start with hangover soup.
This is important before a round. If it is too intense, you might feel heavy-hearted from the first hole, but this place was solid yet clean.number1shot
The most frequently mentioned early morning restaurant near Seowon Valley CC is 'Yangpyeong Haejangguk Bangchuk Branch'. Located at 118 (112) Buheung-ro, Gwangtan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, it is open daily from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is 5.2 km from Seowon Valley CC, a drive of about 8 minutes. It mainly sells beef soup with rice, blood sausage hangover soup, and blood sausage soup, and reviews repeatedly praise its rich beef bone broth and generous portions of meat. It is said that because it is located in a neighborhood with many golf courses, it attracts a steady stream of visitors, to the point where it is called the 'meeting place for golfers in the Paju area'.
If you prefer a clear broth, 'Hanme Someori Gomtang' near Bangchuk Intersection is another option. Their signature dish is the milky-white beef head soup simmered daily with Korean beef, and they recommend pairing it with stir-fried pork, noting that the side dishes are made in-house, even in the morning. A blogger who has visited both places multiple times advises that you should choose between Yangpyeong Haejangguk if you crave blood sausage soup and Hanme Someori Gomtang if you prefer a clear and rich broth. 'Geumbok Jang-eo' (106 Buheung-ro, 05:00–22:00), which serves both eel and black goat dishes, also sells dried pollack soup (11,000 won) starting at 5 AM, so you can stop by for a morning hangover cure even if you aren't looking for a health-boosting meal.
02A Ssambap meal in Bangchuk-ri
If you are looking for a hearty meal without breaking the bank before or after a round of golf, 'Seowon, Suspension Bridge Ssambap & Bibimbap' is a recommended choice. Located at Unit 101, 1st Floor, 131 Buheung-ro, Gwangtan-myeon, it is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00. Since 'Seowon Jikhwa Ssambap'—formerly located near Majang Lake Suspension Bridge—relocated near Seowon Valley and changed its name, map searches can be confusing. The signature dishes are grilled deodeok (a type of wild ginseng) and spicy pork ssambap. With ample parking space both in front and behind the restaurant, it can accommodate up to 50 people at once. Reviews indicate that if you order the raw deodeok salad and spicy pork ssambap together, fresh leafy greens for wrapping are included in the set.
If you are craving meat, there is also 'Jangdokdae Meat Restaurant Gwangtan Branch' (1454 Bogwang-ro, 10:00–22:00) near Byeokchoji Arboretum. They offer a diverse menu of beef, ranging from a 600g assorted Hanwoo platter (ribeye, rump, tenderloin) to tenderloin and sirloin, and also sell Korean pork belly, pork neck, and marinated ribs. It is said that the tables are spacious, so it does not feel cramped even when multiple dishes are placed on them at once. If you prefer a slightly more formal experience, there is also 'Gwangtan Gogi Jip,' whose signature dish is the Hanwoo Samhap (1++ Hanwoo tenderloin, fresh scallops, and pine mushrooms); it is explained that the staff guides you through the cooking method, which involves grilling the scallops, pine mushrooms, and Hanwoo tenderloin in that order and finishing with the Samhap.
03An outing to Byeokchoji Arboretum and octopus and eel
If you are combining a visit to Byeokchoji Arboretum or Majang Lake, 'Dalido Nakji Dalak' stands out. Located on the first floor of a Hanok building at 109 Buheung-ro, Gwangtan-myeon, it is open daily from 10:00 to 21:00 (last order at 20:00). Reviews indicate that the restaurant features both indoor seating and outdoor seating within the Hanok exterior, with parking available for approximately 50 cars. It has also been featured on the TV show *Saengsaengjeongbo* as a famous restaurant for Yeonpotang.
Opening at 5 a.m., 'Geumbok Eel' is located on the way to Byeokchoji Arboretum and Seowon Valley CC, serving eel, black goat, and pufferfish dishes. You can choose from eel as a set meal, grilled, fried, or hot pot, and black goat as soup, hot pot, boiled meat, or seasoned salad. It is also worth noting that there is a separate space for group guests on the second floor.
048 Top Recommended Places Compiled by Golfers
When choosing a restaurant near a golf course, the price can be a concern first, but it becomes much easier to make a choice if there is a set meal that includes rice cooked in a pot, stew, and side dishes served all at once.ferr75
An article introducing Seowon Valley CC and compiling nearby restaurants selected eight spots tailored to golfers' preferences. Recommended options include 'Gwangtan Eunhaengnamujip' for refined Korean cuisine, 'Taeyang Jjamppong' (serving cuttlefish jjamppong and sweet and sour pork) for those craving spicy broth, 'Bangchukgol Hanu Village' (featuring raw Hanwoo sirloin and ribeye) for those wishing to finish with meat, and 'Haedeunteo' (serving Korean set meals) for those seeking a calm atmosphere. For days when you need a boost to your health, 'Yakseon Village' offers medicinal-style Korean food; 'Dudeukhan Hanpan' (serving pork jjajgeuli ssambap and wagyu assorted platters) for a hearty meal; and 'Manna Kalguksu' (serving clam kalguksu, red bean kalguksu, and red bean porridge) for a lighter option. If traveling is inconvenient or your schedule is tight, using the restaurants at the Seowon Valley or Seowon Hills clubhouses is also suggested as an alternative.
05If you don't mind going a little far
In another article summarizing restaurants around Seowon Country Club, five places focusing on local cuisine are introduced. These include 'Simhaksan Dotori Guksu' (445-3 Yongmi-ri, Gwangtan-myeon, 11:00–19:00, closed Mondays), which serves acorn jelly and wild vegetable bibimbap; 'Cheongsan Eojuk' (Cheongsan-ri area, Gwangtan-myeon, 10:00–21:00, closed Tuesdays), made with freshwater fish caught in the Imjin River; 'Bangujeong Naruteojip' (Majang-ri area, Gwangtan-myeon, 11:00–22:00, closed Wednesdays), which serves Korean set meals and spicy fish stew along with a view overlooking the Imjin River; and 'Song Woo-hyeon's Paju Gukmul-eopneun Udon' (Bongilcheon-ri area, Jori-eup, 11:30–20:00, closed Thursdays), whose signature dish is brothless bukkake udon. Since they each have different directions, you just need to choose the one that matches your rounding route.
If you are approaching from the direction of Goyang, there is also 'Samgeori Dwaeji Gukbap'. Located at 178 Hyeum-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, it is open from 5 AM to 8 PM from Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays). Reviews describe it as having the atmosphere of a country restaurant, serving not only gukbap but also cold noodles and loach soup, situated on the way to Seowon Valley, Best Valley, Songchu CC, Seoseoul CC, and Olympic CC.
06A quick overview of the places introduced today
- Yangpyeong Haejangguk Bangchuk Branch118 Buheung-ro, 05:00–20:00 — Beef Rice Soup & Blood Sausage Hangover Soup, 8 minutes from Seowon Valley CC
- Hanme Someori GomtangNear Bangchuk Intersection — Hanwoo Beef Head Soup, Clear Broth
- Seowon, Suspension Bridge Ssambap & Bibimbap131 Buheung-ro, 10:00–20:00 — Grilled Deodeok · Spicy Pork Wraps
- Jangdokdae Meat Restaurant Gwangtan Branch1454 Bogwang-ro, 10:00–22:00 — Assorted Hanwoo · Handon
- Dalido Nakji Dalak109 Buheung-ro, Hanok, 10:00–21:00 — Octopus dishes, combined with a visit to Byeokchoji Arboretum
- Golden eel106 Buheung-ro, 05:00–22:00 — Eel, Black Goat, Pufferfish, Dawn Dried Pollack Hangover Soup
- Gwangtan Ginkgo Tree House, Taeyang Jjamppong, Bangchukgol Hanwoo Village, etc.8 Top Recommended Places by Taste (Korean Food, Jjamppong, Hanwoo, Kalguksu)
- Simhaksan Acorn Noodles · Cheongsan Fish Porridge · Bangujeong Ferry HouseLocal Cuisine — Acorn Dishes, Fish Porridge, Imjin River Freshwater Fish
- Samgeori Pork Soup178 Hyeum-ro, Tue–Sun 05:00–20:00 — Gukbap, Naengmyeon, Chueotang
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 visiting.
