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Located at 495 Jungbu-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Suwon Country Club is one of Korea's first-generation golf courses, having opened in May 1975. Although it bears the name Suwon, it is actually situated in Giheung, Yongin, and has been consistently loved by golfers in the metropolitan area thanks to its accessibility, being just a 30 to 40-minute drive from Gangnam, Seoul. It is a membership-based golf course with 36 holes, combining its new and old courses, and is also a prestigious venue that has hosted the KLPGA NH Investment & Securities Ladies Championship annually since 2015. This year, Kim Hyo-joo won the tournament in May as well.
Just as much as the golf rounds themselves are the dining options in the Giheung Station, Singal, and Gugal areas surrounding the golf course. As this region is densely populated with golf courses such as Taekwang CC, Nambu CC, and Korea CC, there is a constant stream of golfers looking to grab a meal before or after their rounds. We have compiled reviews from various bloggers who have visited Suwon CC to list places worth visiting before or after your round.
01The clubhouse meal is substantial, starting with the food.
The clubhouse restaurant is well-regarded, to the point where there is no need to go outside. One golfer remarked, "The menu was so diverse that it was hard to believe it was a golf course restaurant." It is said to be quite different from other golf course restaurants that usually only offer a few Korean dishes, as it features a wide range of options including Korean food such as cold noodles and various stews, Chinese food like spicy Jjamppong and Japtangbap, Japanese food like raw fish rice bowls, and Western food like cheeseburgers and Hamburg steaks.
Many golfers grab breakfast at the clubhouse before their early morning tee-off. One reviewer mentioned choosing the sea urchin seaweed soup (25,000 won) for breakfast, noting that it was delicious and not too heavy, and also highlighted other Korean menu options such as beef brisket dried cabbage soup, abalone porridge, and freshwater snail and mallow soup. Another golfer ordered the dried cabbage soup and abalone porridge; while the soup was ordinary, the abalone porridge was unexpectedly rich and tasty, subtly recommending the abalone porridge if having breakfast at Suwon CC. If the clubhouse meal suits your taste, you can head straight out for your round, or if you feel something is missing, you can head over to the restaurants in the Giheung area introduced below.
If you're having breakfast at Suwon CC, I highly recommend the abalone porridge.siri0_
For reference, there are also reviews stating that a Paul Bassett cafe is located in the clubhouse of the Suwon CC Par 3 practice range inside the golf course. It is a good option for warming up before a round, as you can check your wedge distance while playing the 9-hole Par 3 course and finish with a cup of coffee.
02To these houses right after the round
The place mentioned most by bloggers is 'Nongu Bon Galbi'. Located at 8, Heungdeok 4-ro 15beon-gil, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, it is a charcoal-grilled beef rib specialty restaurant that has been passed down through two generations since 1986 and is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. It is particularly famous as a dining spot after a round of golf due to its proximity to Taegwang CC, Suwon CC, and Nambu CC; reviews highlight its excellent accessibility, noting that it is only about a 3-minute drive from Taegwang CC. It operates a four-story private indoor parking lot, making it convenient even on rainy days, and features a large banquet hall capable of accommodating up to 200 people, making it suitable for various occasions such as formal family meetings, business gatherings, family get-togethers, and company dinners.
If you want to enjoy authentic Korean beef, 'Singal Najujip' is a highly recommended choice. Located at 10-12, Giheung-ro 14beon-gil, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, it is a long-standing restaurant established in 1991 that has received the Blue Ribbon award for three consecutive years. Reviews indicate that reservations are essential as the owner personally grills each piece of meat, and that the restaurant offers many private rooms for a relaxing dining experience. Signature dishes include the Assorted Korean Beef Grill (55,000 won), Salchisal (65,000 won), and Korean Beef Tartare (55,000 won), and wine corkage is also available. Business hours are daily from 09:00 to 23:00, with the last order at 22:45, and it is open year-round.
If you are craving a nourishing meal, there is 'Suwon Black Goat Garden'. Located on the first floor at 8, Giheung-ro 14beon-gil, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, just a 5-minute walk from Exit 1 of Giheung Station, this restaurant specializes in black goat, duck stew, and seafood stew, having maintained its location for nearly 30 years. The menu is diverse, featuring dishes such as Neungi Herbal Duck Stew (80,000 won, served with mung bean and black glutinous rice), Seafood Stew (160,000 won), Spicy Braised Chicken (38,000 won), and Boiled Black Goat Meat (33,000 won). Reviews indicate that many golfers visit after a round due to its convenient location, easily accessible by car from Giheung Station and Suwon CC. Business hours are from 08:30 to 22:00, and parking is managed in front of the store.
If you are looking for a light yet hearty meal, there is also 'Samdaejjae Sondubu'. Located at 25 Singal-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, this restaurant specializes in handmade tofu. Reviews indicate that ordering the Tofu Bossam (35,000 won) is a great value, as it comes with complimentary tofu clam soup and tofu kimchi. The tofu is not too firm, with a texture somewhere between soft tofu and firm tofu, making it easy to eat without feeling heavy. The perilla seed soft tofu and cheonggukjang are also considered popular menu items.
03A meal for early morning golfers
If you are having trouble finding a place open ahead of your early morning tee-off, '24-Hour Pungcheon Galbi Gugal Branch' is a good alternative. Located at 35, Singuro 12beon-gil, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, it is a galbi specialty restaurant that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, true to its name. Reviews indicate that its location right in front of Suwon CC and close to Giheung Station makes it a great spot for a quick bite before an early morning round, and it is also useful for those needing a hangover cure after drinking all night. The menu offers a wide range of options, including fresh galbi (250g, 43,000 won), beef rib meat (150g, 21,000 won), galbitang (15,000 won), and seonji haejangguk (8,000 won), and it is equipped with a dedicated parking lot.
You could say that accessibility and operating hours are truly the best.oneng9296
04A cup of coffee after a round of golf
If you want to savor the lingering aftertaste of a meal, there is the 'Donas Day Main Branch.' Located at 160 Guseong-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, north of Suwon CC, this large bakery cafe features an exotic-themed interior and outdoor seating. Since there are multiple branches, there is a tip to make sure you are visiting the main branch when searching on navigation. Reviews indicate that it is a great place to visit with children as donut decorating experiences are available, and that families feel comfortable visiting as it is a kids and pet-friendly establishment. Opening hours are 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM daily, year-round, and parking is available in front of and nearby.
05A quick overview of the places introduced today
- Clubhouse RestaurantWith a diverse menu ranging from cold noodles and spicy seafood noodle soup to raw fish rice bowls and hamburger steak, abalone porridge is recommended for breakfast.
- Nongwoo Bon Galbi8, Heungdeok 4-ro 15beon-gil, 40-year tradition Charcoal Grilled Ribs — Close to Taegwang CC and Nambu CC
- Singal Naju House10-12, Giheung-ro 14beon-gil, Reservations Required Hanwoo BBQ — Blue Ribbon Awarded 3 Years in a Row
- Suwon Black Goat Garden8, Giheung-ro 14beon-gil, 30-Year Tradition of Health Food — Duck Baeksuk · Haeshintang
- 'Samdaejjae Sondubu'25 Singal-ro, Tofu Bossam with complimentary clam soup and tofu kimchi
- 24-Hour Pungcheon Galbi Gugal Branch35 Singuro 12beon-gil, Open 24/7 — Hangover cure before and after early morning rounds
- Donut Day Main Branch160 Guseong-ro, Large Bakery Cafe — Donut Decorating Experience
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.
