How to order Steamed Egg (계란찜) in Korea
Beaten egg steamed in an earthenware bowl until it puffs above the rim — savoury, custardy and very mild. A near-standard order at barbecue and pocha tables.
Say it to order
계란찜 주세요
Gyeranjjim juseyo
Quick facts
- 계란찜
- gye-ran-jjim
- Not spicy
- ₩5,000–9,000
- About 10 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
Scoop straight from the shared bowl with a spoon. It keeps cooking in the hot pot, so eat it early.
Local tips
- The safest thing on a barbecue table for children or anyone avoiding chilli.
Goes with
- Samgyeopsal
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Steamed Egg in Korean?
- Say “계란찜 주세요” (Gyeranjjim juseyo).
- Is Steamed Egg spicy?
- No. Steamed Egg isn’t spicy.
- How much does Steamed Egg cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩5,000–9,000.
- How do you eat Steamed Egg?
- Scoop straight from the shared bowl with a spoon. It keeps cooking in the hot pot, so eat it early.
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