How to order Jeongol (Hot Pot · 전골) in Korea
A wide shallow pot of broth and arranged ingredients cooked at the table on a burner. Bigger and more theatrical than jjigae, and always for a group.
Say it to order
전골 주세요
Jeongol juseyo
Quick facts
- 전골
- jeon-gol
- 2 of 5
- ₩20,000–40,000
- About 45 min
- Easy
How to eat it
Wait for it to come to a boil, then serve from the pot into your own bowl as it cooks down.
Do
- Let the broth boil before serving — the raw ingredients need it.
Local tips
- Add noodles or fried rice to the remaining broth at the end — most places expect it.
Goes with
- Rice
- Soju
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Jeongol (Hot Pot) in Korean?
- Say “전골 주세요” (Jeongol juseyo).
- Is Jeongol (Hot Pot) spicy?
- Yes — about 2 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Jeongol (Hot Pot) cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩20,000–40,000.
- How do you eat Jeongol (Hot Pot)?
- Wait for it to come to a boil, then serve from the pot into your own bowl as it cooks down.
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