How to Choose a Restaurant in Beopwon-eup and Gwangtan Before and After a Round at Smart KU Golf Pavilion

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Smart KU Golf Pavilion, located at 1616 Bogwang-ro, Beopwon-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, is Korea's first university-operated golf course owned and managed by Konkuk University. Built on the site of the former practice ranch of the Konkuk University College of Animal Science, it is notable for the fact that profits are used for the school foundation and scholarship funds. It features a 27-hole course comprising three courses—Bareun, Mippeum, and Honsol—and was designed by Robin Nelson. Green fees are listed at around 100,000 won, caddie fees at 150,000 won, and cart fees at 100,000 won.

The Beopwon-eup and Gwangtan-myeon areas surrounding the golf course are home to a cluster of restaurants centered around Bangchuk Intersection, and as they are also close to Seowon Valley and Seowon Hills Golf Courses, it is a neighborhood where golfers frequently visit. We have compiled reviews from various bloggers who visited Smart KU Golf Pavilion to organize everything from a gukbap restaurant at Bangchuk Intersection to a roast duck restaurant with a reservoir view.

01The clubhouse and halfway house can also take care of things to some extent.

If you have an early morning tee-off, many golfers have breakfast at the clubhouse restaurant. Representative breakfast options include abalone porridge, known for its rich color from the generous use of abalone innards, or a meal featuring grilled mackerel (25,000 won) paired with cheonggukjang. The halfway house, visited during the back nine, offers menu items such as old-fashioned fried chicken (45,000 won), tteokbokki & fried food (45,000 won), and assorted jeon & seasoned dried pollack (45,000 won); however, there are honest reviews stating that while the taste is decent, the prices are on the high side. If you just want a quick bite to eat, the halfway house is sufficient, but if you are looking for a proper meal, you can head to the restaurants listed below.

02Bangchuk Intersection, filling up with gukbap and noodles

The most frequently mentioned place near the golf course is 'Eunane Hanwoo Beef Gukbap' at Bangchuk Intersection. It is an area where several restaurants are clustered together and share a parking lot. They sell Hanwoo beef gukbap (11,000 won) and special (13,000 won), and it is repeatedly mentioned that the Gyeongsang-do style gukbap, which combines beef, radish, and green onions, is made fresh every morning with cubed radish kimchi and fresh kimchi.

If you are looking for a more diverse menu, there is also 'Hanme Someori Gomtang' located on the first floor at 1506 Bogwang-ro, Gwangtan-myeon. You can choose from beef head soup, squid bulgogi, stir-fried duck, and fresh pork belly all in one place, and there is ample seating for groups. Reviews suggest that if you want to enjoy a whole roasted duck (60,000 won) with a clean flavor, you should choose the unseasoned roasted duck, while if you prefer a more intense taste, you should choose the stir-fried duck. It is also worth noting that the place is busy in the mornings but becomes quiet during the day.

If you have an early morning tee time, 'Yangpyeong Haejangguk Bangchuk Branch' (112 Buheung-ro, Gwangtan-myeon), which frequently appears in golf course reviews, is also nearby. It is said that many golfers head out for a round after warming their stomachs with hot soup since the restaurant opens at dawn. If you want to quickly grab a simple lunch of spicy pork stir-fry or squid stir-fry, there is also 'Geumran Restaurant' at 10, Buheung-ro 263beon-gil, Gwangtan-myeon. Reviews mention that you can enjoy a quiet meal due to the small number of customers, and that the parking lot is spacious.

03A table of duck meat with a view of the reservoir

There were a lot of great restaurants clustered in front of the reservoir! Since it had a reservoir view, I really loved it as soon as I walked in.

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If you are looking for a special spot after a round of golf, 'Neungsim Paju Court Branch' at 168 Aeryong-gil, Beopwon-eup is a recommended choice. It is located in an alley lined with restaurants in front of Aeryong Reservoir, which is a 10-minute drive from the golf course; however, it is good to be aware in advance that parking can be somewhat tricky as it is a one-way street. The roast duck set is said to be suitable for families, as it consists of duck that is pre-grilled over charcoal, finished on a hot plate, and served with duck soup after the meal.

04If you want to finish off at a cafe

Among golfers looking to enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee after a round, 'Jorisem Farm Garden' and 'JU Cafe' are frequently mentioned together. They are introduced as a convenient option for enjoying both a meal and a cafe experience near the golf course; however, since reviews do not provide detailed information on the exact menu or prices, it is advisable to check the location and operating hours on a map app before visiting.

05A 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 visiting.

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