Hwadam Botanic Garden Food: Gonjiam Resort Food Court (2026)

Hwadam Botanic Garden Trip Planning Made Easy: Part 3

Your complete guide to Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲) restaurants!

Having visited Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲) for the first time this year (2026), I know how confusing it can be for beginners. If you're wondering where to eat when visiting Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲), this post is for you.

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Part 1: Hwadam Botanic Garden Parking Guide

Part 2: Hwadam Botanic Garden Early November Foliage Update (2026)

Hwadam Botanic Garden Dining Options & Important Tips

If you're looking for a place to eat during your Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲) outing, you essentially have three choices:

① Restaurants on the road leading up to Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲)

② Gonjiam Resort (곤지암리조트) Food Court

③ Restaurants and cafes at the Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲) entrance

Based on my own experience, especially if you plan to eat before exploring Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲), there are a few important points to consider.

① Restaurants on the Road to Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲)

✔ Plan to arrive at the Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲) parking lot at least an hour before your reservation.

✔ It's difficult to park at Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲) and then drive down for a meal (these are about a 5-10 minute drive away).

② Gonjiam Resort (곤지암리조트) Food Court (Gourmet Place)

✔ Operating Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (until 8:00 PM on Fridays/Saturdays)

✔ Accessible after parking

✔ Located between the Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲) parking lot and the Gonjiam Resort (곤지암리조트) parking lot, making it convenient regardless of where you park.

✔ In addition to Gourmet Place (고메이플레이스), there are other resort restaurants (link)

③ Restaurants and Cafes at the Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲) Entrance

✔ These are internal Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲) restaurants located near the ticket office.

✔ Some restaurants cannot be used before entering the garden.

✔ On weekends, they can be very crowded, so expect potential waiting times.

* For detailed operating hours, please check Naver Map below *

Gonjiam Resort (곤지암리조트) Food Court

On the day of our visit, my family opted for the Gonjiam Resort (곤지암리조트) Food Court.

Initially, I thought we could easily grab a meal outside Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲) after parking. However, upon arrival, I realized that wasn't really an option, and with heavy rain, we quickly changed our plans to the Gonjiam Resort (곤지암리조트) Food Court.

While Gourmet Place (고메이플레이스) itself is one building, there were several other shops nearby, including Frank Burger (프랭크버거), Baskin Robbins (베스킨라빈스), and Jejus (제주스) Cafe.

Brands available inside the food court :)

You'll find a variety of options, including Korean, Chinese, snack foods, and Japanese cuisine. It was quite chilly that day, so we decided to warm up with Hanchon Seolleongtang (한촌설렁탕).

As it's part of the resort facilities, the interior was very spacious, and they even had baby chairs available, which is a great convenience for families with little ones.

While there's also a Starbucks nearby, we opted for Jejus (제주스) Coffee, located just outside the food court. They sell delicious twisted donuts and it's quite a pleasant spot :)

If you exit the Gourmet Place (고메이플레이스) building from the opposite side of the entrance, you'll find yourself right at the Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲) slope parking lot and lift boarding area!

Although the menu items were fairly standard, I really appreciated being able to enjoy lunch without worrying about parking. It made the whole experience much more relaxing :)

Our Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲) outing, from parking to finding a restaurant, wasn't entirely straightforward. After much deliberation over Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲) dining options, I've shared my experience at the Gonjiam Resort (곤지암리조트) Food Court.

I hope this post helps you avoid getting lost like I did and allows you to enjoy Hwadam Botanic Garden (화담숲) with a bit more ease and planning :)

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