How to order Sweet Pancake (호떡) in Korea
Fried dough pocket filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts. Crispy outside, gooey inside.
Say it to order
호떡 주세요
Hotteok juseyo
Quick facts
- 호떡
- hotteok
- Not spicy
- ₩3,000–5,000
- About 8 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
Eat hot, right from the vendor cart. The filling is molten.
Do
- Hotteok is street food — eat as you walk.
- These are best straight from the pan.
Don’t
- Don't burn your mouth — wait a moment.
- Don't eat cold hotteok.
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Sweet Pancake in Korean?
- Say “호떡 주세요” (Hotteok juseyo).
- Is Sweet Pancake spicy?
- No. Sweet Pancake isn’t spicy.
- How much does Sweet Pancake cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩3,000–5,000.
- How do you eat Sweet Pancake?
- Eat hot, right from the vendor cart. The filling is molten.
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