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How to order Grilled Pork Skin (돼지껍데기) in Korea

Pork rind grilled on the same plate as the meat. Cheap, chewy, and sold on its reputation for collagen — a late-night fixture at pocha and grill houses.

Say it to order

돼지껍데기 주세요

Dwaeji-kkeopdegi juseyo

Quick facts

In Korean
돼지껍데기
Say it
kkeop-de-gi
Spice
1 of 5
Price
₩9,000–14,000
Time to eat
About 60 min
For first-timers
Takes some nerve

How to eat it

Give it longer than you think; it needs time to go properly chewy rather than rubbery. Cut with scissors, dip in sesame oil and salt.

Where to try it in Seoul

Questions

How do you order Grilled Pork Skin in Korean?
Say “돼지껍데기 주세요” (Dwaeji-kkeopdegi juseyo).
Is Grilled Pork Skin spicy?
Yes — about 1 out of 5 on the spice scale.
How much does Grilled Pork Skin cost in Korea?
Usually ₩9,000–14,000.
How do you eat Grilled Pork Skin?
Give it longer than you think; it needs time to go properly chewy rather than rubbery. Cut with scissors, dip in sesame oil and salt.

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