How to order Sweet & Sour Mushroom (버섯탕수육) in Korea
King oyster mushrooms battered and fried in place of the pork, then served with the same sweet-sour sauce. The standard vegetarian option at Korean-Chinese restaurants.
Say it to order
버섯탕수육 주세요
Beoseot-tangsuyuk juseyo
Quick facts
- 버섯탕수육
- beo-seot-tang-su-yuk
- Not spicy
- ₩15,000–25,000
- About 20 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
Decide early whether to pour the sauce over or dip — Koreans argue about this genuinely. Dipping keeps the batter crisp.
Local tips
- One of the few reliably meat-free dishes on a Korean-Chinese menu.
Goes with
- Jjajangmyeon
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Sweet & Sour Mushroom in Korean?
- Say “버섯탕수육 주세요” (Beoseot-tangsuyuk juseyo).
- Is Sweet & Sour Mushroom spicy?
- No. Sweet & Sour Mushroom isn’t spicy.
- How much does Sweet & Sour Mushroom cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩15,000–25,000.
- How do you eat Sweet & Sour Mushroom?
- Decide early whether to pour the sauce over or dip — Koreans argue about this genuinely. Dipping keeps the batter crisp.
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