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How to order Bokkeumbap (Fried Rice · 볶음밥) in Korea

Rice stir-fried with whatever names it — kimchi, seafood, beef. Often ordered at the end of a barbecue or jjim meal, cooked on the same pan in the leftover sauce.

Bokkeumbap (Fried Rice)

Say it to order

볶음밥 주세요

Bokkeumbap juseyo

Quick facts

In Korean
볶음밥
Say it
bok-kkeum-bap
Spice
1 of 5
Price
₩6,000–11,000
Time to eat
About 15 min
For first-timers
Very easy

How to eat it

If it's made at your table, let it sit and crisp against the pan before scraping it up.

Local tips

  • Ordering it after barbecue is the standard finish, not an afterthought.
  • The crisped layer stuck to the pan is the best part.

Goes with

  • Fried egg

Where to try it in Seoul

Questions

How do you order Bokkeumbap (Fried Rice) in Korean?
Say “볶음밥 주세요” (Bokkeumbap juseyo).
Is Bokkeumbap (Fried Rice) spicy?
Yes — about 1 out of 5 on the spice scale.
How much does Bokkeumbap (Fried Rice) cost in Korea?
Usually ₩6,000–11,000.
How do you eat Bokkeumbap (Fried Rice)?
If it's made at your table, let it sit and crisp against the pan before scraping it up.

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