How to order Cheonggukjang (청국장) in Korea
A stew of fast-fermented soybean paste — two or three days rather than months — which gives it a far stronger, funkier smell than ordinary doenjang. Koreans either love it or avoid it entirely.
Say it to order
청국장 주세요
Cheonggukjang juseyo
Quick facts
- 청국장
- cheong-guk-jang
- 1 of 5
- ₩8,000–12,000
- About 30 min
- Adventurous
How to eat it
Spoon it over rice and mix. The smell is the point and it lingers, so this is not a pre-meeting lunch.
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Cheonggukjang in Korean?
- Say “청국장 주세요” (Cheonggukjang juseyo).
- Is Cheonggukjang spicy?
- Yes — about 1 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Cheonggukjang cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩8,000–12,000.
- How do you eat Cheonggukjang?
- Spoon it over rice and mix. The smell is the point and it lingers, so this is not a pre-meeting lunch.
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