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Jinmiok Seolleongtang is a long-established seolleongtang restaurant in Jungang-dong, Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province, that has represented the area for decades. The broth is milky-white and deeply extracted from beef bones, producing the kind of honest, home-style salguk flavor that evokes childhood memories of slow-simmered stock. Each bowl contains a substantial amount of tender, well-cooked beef, and adding a suyuk order creates a satisfying full spread. The kitchen responds quickly and courteously to requests for noodle or rice additions. The broth concentration holds its own against renowned Seoul competitors, maintaining a consistency that keeps regular customers returning over the years. Some diners note that the soup temperature could be hotter, and the kkakdugi has lost the tangy sourness it once had, with a softer texture that falls short of its former standard. For this reason, focusing on the seolleongtang itself rather than the side pickles yields the best experience. A suyuk-jeongol option is also available, delivering a deep, warming flavor that appeals to older diners. Parking is available directly in front of and beside the restaurant, making vehicle access convenient. Weekends draw heavy crowds, and water along with mustard soy sauce are self-service. The restaurant sees many takeout orders alongside dine-in traffic. While some longtime visitors note that portion sizes have decreased compared to earlier years — including smaller servings of meat, broth, and rice — the fundamental quality and depth of the bone broth remain at the top tier for the Dongducheon area.