Kkanpungyuk (깐풍육): what it is and how to order it in Korea
Bite-sized pieces of crispy fried pork tossed in a glossy sweet, sour and tangy sauce with dried chilies and scallions. A Chinese-Korean restaurant favorite that pairs crunch with a bright, addictive flavor.
Say it to order
깐풍육 하나 주세요
Kkanpungyuk hana juseyo
Quick facts
How to eat it
Pick up the crispy pieces with chopsticks and eat them while still crunchy. Pair each bite with a bit of the sauce and a few fried chili pieces, which are spicy but usually not overwhelming.
Do
- Use serving chopsticks or the shared spoon to move pieces onto your own plate.
- Wait for the eldest or host to start before taking the first piece.
Don’t
- Don't leave the crispy pieces sitting in sauce for too long before eating.
- Don't pile the whole plate onto your own dish at once.
Local tips
- Order it as a shared dish, since portions are large and it is meant for a table.
- Ask for extra sauce on the side if you want it to stay crispy longer.
Goes with
- Steamed rice
- Fried rice
- Jjamppong
- Chinese-Korean beer
- Soju
- Jajangmyeon
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Kkanpungyuk in Korean?
- Say “깐풍육 하나 주세요” (Kkanpungyuk hana juseyo).
- Is Kkanpungyuk spicy?
- Yes — about 2 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Kkanpungyuk cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩24,000–31,000.
- How do you eat Kkanpungyuk?
- Pick up the crispy pieces with chopsticks and eat them while still crunchy. Pair each bite with a bit of the sauce and a few fried chili pieces, which are spicy but usually not overwhelming.
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