How to order Tofu & Stir-Fried Kimchi (두부김치) in Korea
Slabs of warm steamed tofu ringed around a mound of kimchi stir-fried with pork belly. The national anju — whenever Koreans sit down with makgeolli, this is what lands on the table.
Say it to order
두부김치 주세요
Dubu-kimchi juseyo
Quick facts
- 두부김치
- du-bu-kim-chi
- 2 of 5
- ₩10,000-14,000 (shared)
- About 20 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
Stack a slice of tofu on your spoon, pile a pinch of the hot kimchi-pork on top, eat in one bite.
Do
- Pairs best with makgeolli — this is the classic combo
- Aged kimchi makes the dish; fresh kimchi falls flat
Don’t
- Don't try to grill the tofu — it's served warm, not hot
Local tips
- Find it at old-school makgeolli bars (막걸릿집), not BBQ places
- Ask for 두부 추가 to add more tofu for free at most neighborhood spots
- Rainy-day pairing with haemul-pajeon and makgeolli is unbeatable
Goes with
- Steamed rice (sometimes)
- Banchan
- Makgeolli
- Soju
- Beer
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Tofu & Stir-Fried Kimchi in Korean?
- Say “두부김치 주세요” (Dubu-kimchi juseyo).
- Is Tofu & Stir-Fried Kimchi spicy?
- Yes — about 2 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Tofu & Stir-Fried Kimchi cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩10,000-14,000 (shared).
- How do you eat Tofu & Stir-Fried Kimchi?
- Stack a slice of tofu on your spoon, pile a pinch of the hot kimchi-pork on top, eat in one bite.
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