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Ureongi Baksa (우렁이박사)

A well-known Dangjin spot specializing in dishes that pair freshwater snails (ureongi) with hearty flavors; popular for wrap-style set meals served with fresh lettuce.

ChungnamKorean Food > Jeongol (hotpot) / Suyuk (boiled pork)
3.6
(22 reviews)
A local specialty restaurant in Dangjin that pairs freshwater snails (ureongi) with rich -based sauces and stews. It's the most famous nearby ureongi place; the 2-person set comes with ureongi , deokjang, and seasoned served with fresh lettuce for wrapping.

Local Tips

  • Signature: set meals built around ureongi ssamjang and seasoned doenjang for lettuce wraps
  • Open early (06:30) — a casual, busy local place with parking and takeout
  • Tip: try the 2-in set to sample ureongi ssamjang, deokjang and a snail doenjang stew

Menu

2-in Set (2인 세트) — 2-person set with ureongi , deokjang, seasoned and fresh lettuce20,000 KRW
3-in Set (3인 세트) — 3-person set30,000 KRW
4-in Set (4인 세트) — 4-person set42,000 KRW
Dambuk Jjimjang (담북찜장) — house-style steamed paste dish10,000 KRW
-jjigae (3 servings) — takeout (된장찌개 (3인분) 포장)13,000 KRW
Baksane (박사네정식) — house set meal13,000 KRW
Ureongi Deokjang (우렁덕장) — seasoned snail paste9,000 KRW
Ureongi Deokjang (3 servings) — takeout (우렁덕장 (3인분) 포장)20,000 KRW
Ureongi -jjigae (우렁된장찌개) — snail stew7,000 KRW
Ureongi Muchim (우렁무침) — seasoned snail salad10,000 KRW
Ureongi (우렁쌈장) — snail (dipping paste for lettuce wraps)8,000 KRW
Ureongi (2 servings) — takeout (우렁쌈장 (2인분) 포장)10,000 KRW
Extra Ureongi serving (우렁이 사리 추가)5,000 KRW
Ureongi Jjimjang (3 servings) — takeout (우렁찜장 (3인분) 포장)20,000 KRW
Ureongi (우렁청국장) — fermented soybean stew with snails9,000 KRW
Ureongi Cho-muchim — takeout (우렁초무침 포장) — vinegar-seasoned snail salad10,000 KRW
Jeyuk-bokkeum (제육볶음) — spicy stir-fried pork15,000 KRW
Jeyuk-bokkeum — takeout (제육볶음 포장)15,000 KRW
-jjigae (3 servings) — takeout (청국장찌개 (3인분) 포장)17,000 KRW

Practical Information

Category
Korean Food > Jeongol (hotpot) / Suyuk (boiled pork)
Address
7-1 Saetteo-ro, Sinpyeong-myeon, Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province
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Operating Hours
Daily 06:30–20:00
Facilities
Takeout,Reservations accepted,Parking available

Glossary

Cheonggukjang
A strongly fermented soybean paste/stew with a bold, pungent aroma and rich umami — heartier than regular doenjang
Doenjang
A savory fermented soybean paste used as the base for stews (doenjang-jjigae) and many Korean sauces
Jeongsik
A set meal featuring multiple banchan (side dishes) and a main — a convenient way to sample house specialties
Ssamjang
A savory dipping paste (often mixed from doenjang and gochujang) used for wrapping grilled meat and vegetables
Wureongi
Freshwater/pond snails commonly used in Korean regional cooking; chewy, mild-flavored and served in stews, salads or dipping pastes