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How to order Karaage (가라아게) in Korea

Japanese fried chicken marinated in soy and ginger, dredged in starch. It appears as anju in izakayas and as a ₩3,000 side in ramen shops.

Say it to order

가라아게 주세요

Karaage juseyo

Quick facts

In Korean
가라아게
Say it
ka-ra-a-ge
Spice
1 of 5
Price
₩3,000–25,000
Time to eat
About 15 min
For first-timers
Very easy

How to eat it

If lemon comes with it, squeeze it over one piece first — not the whole plate.

Where to try it in Seoul

Questions

How do you order Karaage in Korean?
Say “가라아게 주세요” (Karaage juseyo).
Is Karaage spicy?
Yes — about 1 out of 5 on the spice scale.
How much does Karaage cost in Korea?
Usually ₩3,000–25,000.
How do you eat Karaage?
If lemon comes with it, squeeze it over one piece first — not the whole plate.

Find Karaage near you

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