How to order Guk (Soup · 국) in Korea
The everyday clear soup that comes alongside rice at a Korean meal — lighter than tang and far thinner than jjigae. Miyeok-guk is seaweed, tteok-guk is rice cake, kongnamul-guk is bean sprout.
Say it to order
국 주세요
Guk juseyo
Quick facts
- 국
- guk
- Not spicy
- ₩7,000–12,000
- About 15 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
Eat it with rice rather than as a separate course; the two are meant to alternate through the meal.
Do
- Keep the soup on the right of your rice bowl — that's how a Korean table is set.
Local tips
- Miyeok-guk is eaten on birthdays and by new mothers — ordering it on your birthday will get a smile.
Goes with
- Rice
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Guk (Soup) in Korean?
- Say “국 주세요” (Guk juseyo).
- Is Guk (Soup) spicy?
- No. Guk (Soup) isn’t spicy.
- How much does Guk (Soup) cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩7,000–12,000.
- How do you eat Guk (Soup)?
- Eat it with rice rather than as a separate course; the two are meant to alternate through the meal.
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