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How to order Deungsim (Sirloin · 등심) in Korea

Beef sirloin, the cut a hanwoo house leads with. Kkot-deungsim — 'flower sirloin', ribeye with even marbling — is the version worth the price. The pork version mostly turns up as cutlet.

Say it to order

등심 일인분 주세요

Deungsim il-inbun juseyo

Quick facts

In Korean
등심
Say it
deung-sim
Spice
Not spicy
Price
₩30,000–60,000
Time to eat
About 70 min
For first-timers
Easy

How to eat it

Stop at medium; hanwoo sirloin toughens if you leave it on. Dip lightly in salt or sesame oil, and skip the ssamjang here.

Where to try it in Seoul

Questions

How do you order Deungsim (Sirloin) in Korean?
Say “등심 일인분 주세요” (Deungsim il-inbun juseyo).
Is Deungsim (Sirloin) spicy?
No. Deungsim (Sirloin) isn’t spicy.
How much does Deungsim (Sirloin) cost in Korea?
Usually ₩30,000–60,000.
How do you eat Deungsim (Sirloin)?
Stop at medium; hanwoo sirloin toughens if you leave it on. Dip lightly in salt or sesame oil, and skip the ssamjang here.

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