Pan-Fried Dumplings (군만두): what it is and how to order it in Korea
Crispy-bottomed dumplings filled with pork and vegetables, pan-fried until golden and then steamed. A beloved Korean-Chinese snack, shared at bars, restaurants and home.
Say it to order
군만두 하나 주세요
Gunmandu hana juseyo
Quick facts
How to eat it
Dip each dumpling in the soy-vinegar sauce with a little chili oil or mustard. Eat hot, while the bottom is still crisp.
Do
- Share a plate when ordering with friends.
- Use chopsticks to lift dumplings and place them on your own small plate.
Don’t
- Don't leave the crispy side soaking in sauce.
- Don't dip the whole dumpling deep into the sauce; a light dip is enough.
Local tips
- Ask for extra vinegar-soy sauce; it is often served in a small bowl on request.
- Order a half-and-half with steamed dumplings (mandu) if you want both textures.
Goes with
- Beer
- Tangsuyuk
- Jjampong
- Pickled radish
- Yellow mustard
- Soy-vinegar dipping sauce
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Pan-Fried Dumplings in Korean?
- Say “군만두 하나 주세요” (Gunmandu hana juseyo).
- Is Pan-Fried Dumplings spicy?
- Yes — about 1 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Pan-Fried Dumplings cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩7,000–8,000.
- How do you eat Pan-Fried Dumplings?
- Dip each dumpling in the soy-vinegar sauce with a little chili oil or mustard. Eat hot, while the bottom is still crisp.
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