Janggeumok

A true local specialty spot in Chungju for olgyaengi haejangguk (freshwater snail hangover soup)! Located in a quiet area next to rice paddies, it’s best to visit by car rather than on foot. The restaurant’s signature dishes are haejangguk and soft tofu stew, but don’t miss the unique menu item called “Pick-and-Eat Olgyaengi.” Ordering it separately and savoring the snails one by one really lets you focus on their natural flavor.

To eat them, use a toothpick to gently twist and pull them out. Enjoy the clean taste of olgyaengi raised in Chungju’s pristine nature! When your haejangguk arrives, crack the raw egg served alongside and drop it straight into the soup.

The broth has the clear, savory base of doenjang (soybean paste soup), but the combination of olgyaengi and mugwort adds a refreshing twist. It’s a distinctive taste that sets it apart from other soybean paste soups—definitely worth trying at least once!