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Seoreung Mecca Daseulgi is a freshwater snail specialty restaurant near the Seooreung Royal Tombs in Deogyang-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. The heart of every dish here is a deep, clean broth drawn from daseulgi snails. The top recommendation is the daseulgi-gae-sujebi, where perilla seed richness meets the bright mineral clarity of the snail broth, though the daseulgi-kalguksu and daseulgi-samgyetang both deliver equally high satisfaction. The samgyetang version loads a standard ginseng chicken soup with a generous portion of snails, yielding a mineral-rich broth at 18,000 to 19,000 won with hearty contents. Guests can choose between a doenjang-based tojangtang and a clear broth version, tailoring the meal to personal taste, adding a spoonful of gochugaru dadaegi to the clear broth transforms it into a spicy, warming bowl. The daseulgi-jeon scatters snails throughout the pancake for a pleasing chew with every bite. Fair warning: the stone pots arrive at a rolling boil and stay scalding throughout the meal, so caution with the roof of the mouth is necessary. Among the side dishes, the doraji-muchim (seasoned bellflower root) is so popular that multiple refills are common, and a self-service bar allows guests to help themselves to banchan freely. The main dining hall sits on basement level one with a staircase entrance, which may be difficult for those with limited mobility, and the restrooms are shared, a point to note for some visitors. Weekends draw a particularly large crowd of middle-aged and older diners, creating a lively atmosphere, so those seeking a quieter meal should aim for weekday visits. The parking lot is spacious, making vehicle access straightforward.