How to order Jumeokbap (Rice Ball · 주먹밥) in Korea
Rice pressed into a ball with seaweed flakes and sesame oil, sometimes flying-fish roe or kimchi. Ordered at the end of a grill meal, or alongside tteokbokki at a bunsik shop.
Say it to order
주먹밥 주세요
Jumeokbap juseyo
Quick facts
- 주먹밥
- ju-meok-bap
- 1 of 5
- ₩2,000–5,000
- About 10 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
Dunk it in whatever broth is left on the table — that is the usual way to finish a stew.
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Jumeokbap (Rice Ball) in Korean?
- Say “주먹밥 주세요” (Jumeokbap juseyo).
- Is Jumeokbap (Rice Ball) spicy?
- Yes — about 1 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Jumeokbap (Rice Ball) cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩2,000–5,000.
- How do you eat Jumeokbap (Rice Ball)?
- Dunk it in whatever broth is left on the table — that is the usual way to finish a stew.
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