Goya
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About
Spacious Haengjusanseong restaurant specializing in smoked duck baked inside a whole sweet pumpkin.
Tucked near the historic slopes of Haengjusanseong in Goyang, Goya specializes in a rustic, nourishing staple: pumpkin roast duck (*hobak ori-gui*). Drawing families, company dinners, and tour groups alike, the spacious dining room carries the unhurried vibe of a seasoned local fixture. Ample on-site parking accommodates the steady flow of weekend visitors heading out for Seoul-suburb day trips. The centerpiece dish requires a slow, meticulous roast, making advance reservations—ideally forty minutes to an hour ahead—an absolute necessity to ensure it arrives piping hot at the table. A whole kabocha squash is roasted until fluffy and yielding, then split open to reveal a generous interior packed with savory smoked duck. As it cooks, the tender squash absorbs the savory rendered duck juices, creating a subtle contrast of rich poultry and natural vegetal sweetness. The meal begins with a complimentary bowl of sweet-and-savory pumpkin porridge (*hobak-juk*) before giving way to an abundant banchan spread reminiscent of a traditional hanjeongsik course. The well-seasoned sides cut deftly through the meat’s natural oils: pickled perilla leaves, sharp chives, fermented aged kimchi (*mukeunji*), seaweed, and fermented chili peppers (*sak-hin gochu*). Diners bundle the smoked slices into wraps layered with greens and aged kimchi, letting the pungent crunch balance the duck’s smoke. Beyond the star roast, the kitchen turns out smoked duck and chicken barbecue, but the mandatory pairing remains the bamboo-tube rice (*daenamu tongbap*). Steamed directly inside bamboo stalks, the grains achieve a dense, chewy stickiness without tipping into sogginess, served alongside a deep, earthy soybean paste soup. Whether booking for a milestone birthday or a relaxed family meal after walking the fortress grounds, Goya delivers hearty, wholesome comfort rooted in patient preparation.
Menu
- Roasted Duck in Sweet Pumpkin₩70,000
- Steamed Rice in Bamboo Tube₩10,000
- Smoked Duck Barbecue₩56,000
- 닭훈제바베큐₩41,000
- 대나무정식 (2인이상)₩15,000
Local tips
- Call ahead at least 40 to 60 minutes in advance so the pumpkin duck is ready upon arrival.
- Order the bamboo shoot rice (Daenamu-tongbap) at a discounted price when having meat dishes.
- Spacious parking lot available right beside the restaurant.
Details
- Neunggok Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:30–21:00
- Monday
- 11:30–21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30–21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30–21:00
- Thursday
- 11:30–21:00
- Friday
- 11:30–21:00
- Saturday
- 11:30–21:00