Lajoyuk (Spicy Pork Stir-Fry · 라조육): what it is and how to order it in Korea
Tender pork slices stir-fried in a glossy, garlicky sauce with chili, onion and bell pepper. A Chinese-Korean classic that's sweet, tangy and mildly spicy, and a favorite with rice.
Say it to order
라조육 하나 주세요
Rajoyuk hana juseyo
Quick facts
How to eat it
Eat it with a bowl of steamed rice, placing a bit of pork and sauce on top of the rice. Use the shared chopsticks to take from the central plate and keep the rest of the table in mind.
Do
- Pour drinks for others before filling your own glass.
- Use serving chopsticks to take food from the shared plate.
Don’t
- Don't stick chopsticks upright in your rice.
- Don't dig through the plate for the best pieces.
Local tips
- Order it with a bowl of jajangmyeon as a shared meal.
- Ask for extra rice to soak up the sauce.
Goes with
- Sweet and sour pork
- Beer
- Baijiu
- Jjamppong or jajangmyeon
- Danmuji (pickled radish)
- Steamed rice
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Lajoyuk (Spicy Pork Stir-Fry) in Korean?
- Say “라조육 하나 주세요” (Rajoyuk hana juseyo).
- Is Lajoyuk (Spicy Pork Stir-Fry) spicy?
- Yes — about 2 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Lajoyuk (Spicy Pork Stir-Fry) cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩15,000–25,000.
- How do you eat Lajoyuk (Spicy Pork Stir-Fry)?
- Eat it with a bowl of steamed rice, placing a bit of pork and sauce on top of the rice. Use the shared chopsticks to take from the central plate and keep the rest of the table in mind.
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