How to order Guksu (Noodles · 국수) in Korea
The general word for noodles, usually wheat and usually in broth. Janchi-guksu is the plain celebration version, bibim-guksu is mixed with chilli sauce, kong-guksu is chilled soy milk.
Say it to order
국수 주세요
Guksu juseyo
Quick facts
- 국수
- guk-su
- 1 of 5
- ₩7,000–12,000
- About 15 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
Lift the noodles from the bottom to mix in the seasoning that settles there, then eat straight from the bowl.
Do
- Eat quickly once served — the noodles keep softening in hot broth.
Local tips
- Slurping is fine and speeds cooling.
Goes with
- Kimchi
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Guksu (Noodles) in Korean?
- Say “국수 주세요” (Guksu juseyo).
- Is Guksu (Noodles) spicy?
- Yes — about 1 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Guksu (Noodles) cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩7,000–12,000.
- How do you eat Guksu (Noodles)?
- Lift the noodles from the bottom to mix in the seasoning that settles there, then eat straight from the bowl.
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