Fried Shrimp (새우튀김): what it is and how to order it in Korea
Whole shrimp coated in light batter and deep-fried until crisp. Korean versions are thin-coated and served hot, so the shell and tail can be eaten along with the meat.
Say it to order
새우튀김 주세요
Saeu-twigim juseyo
Quick facts
How to eat it
Eat hot and crisp, dipping in the sauce provided. Pick up by the tail and bite through the shell, which turns crunchy when fried.
Do
- Eat the whole shrimp, tail included, if you enjoy the crunch.
- Use a napkin or tissue to hold the shrimp.
Don’t
- Don't dip it in too much sauce at once.
- Don't let it sit out long, since it turns soggy.
Local tips
- Eat it immediately, before the coating softens.
- Ask for it with tteokbokki or as part of a twigim platter.
Goes with
- Soju
- Beer
- Pickled radish
- Sweet chili sauce
- Tteokbokki
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Fried Shrimp in Korean?
- Say “새우튀김 주세요” (Saeu-twigim juseyo).
- Is Fried Shrimp spicy?
- No. Fried Shrimp isn’t spicy.
- How much does Fried Shrimp cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩8,000–17,000.
- How do you eat Fried Shrimp?
- Eat hot and crisp, dipping in the sauce provided. Pick up by the tail and bite through the shell, which turns crunchy when fried.
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