Lajogi (Spicy Fried Chicken · 라조기): what it is and how to order it in Korea
Bite-sized chunks of crispy fried chicken tossed in a glossy, sweet-savory chili sauce with bell peppers and onion. A Chinese-Korean classic that pairs crunch with a gentle kick.
Say it to order
라조기 하나 주세요
Lajogi hana juseyo
Quick facts
How to eat it
Pick up the chicken pieces with chopsticks while they are still crisp, and eat them quickly before the sauce softens the coating. Wrap leftover sauce over rice if you like.
Do
- Serve others from the shared plate before taking your own portion.
- Use the serving chopsticks to move pieces onto your plate.
Don’t
- Don't leave bones or stems piled on the shared dish.
- Don't dig through the plate for only the biggest pieces.
Local tips
- Order it with rice or as a shared dish with other Chinese-Korean plates
- Ask for it less saucy if you want the chicken to stay extra crunchy
Goes with
- Danmuji (pickled radish)
- Steamed rice
- Beer
- Jjajangmyeon
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Lajogi (Spicy Fried Chicken) in Korean?
- Say “라조기 하나 주세요” (Lajogi hana juseyo).
- Is Lajogi (Spicy Fried Chicken) spicy?
- Yes — about 2 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Lajogi (Spicy Fried Chicken) cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩25,000–35,000.
- How do you eat Lajogi (Spicy Fried Chicken)?
- Pick up the chicken pieces with chopsticks while they are still crisp, and eat them quickly before the sauce softens the coating. Wrap leftover sauce over rice if you like.
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