Sizzling Rice Soup (누룽지탕): what it is and how to order it in Korea
A seafood and vegetable broth poured over crispy scorched rice that crackles and sizzles at the table. Savory, light, and a satisfying contrast of hot soup and crunchy rice.
Say it to order
누룽지탕 하나 주세요
Nurungjitang hana juseyo
Quick facts
How to eat it
Wait a moment for the rice to soften slightly and the sizzle to quiet down, then spoon the broth over the rice. Eat the crunchy bits while they still have some bite.
Do
- Pour the soup for others first, then yourself.
- Let the rice sizzle before you add the broth.
Don’t
- Don't pour the soup all at once; it will turn the rice soggy quickly.
Local tips
- Ask for it with extra rice crust if you like it crunchier
- It is often served as a shared dish after a Chinese-Korean meal
Goes with
- Kimchi
- Pickled radish
- Soju
- Jjajangmyeon
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Sizzling Rice Soup in Korean?
- Say “누룽지탕 하나 주세요” (Nurungjitang hana juseyo).
- Is Sizzling Rice Soup spicy?
- Yes — about 1 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Sizzling Rice Soup cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩16,000–38,000.
- How do you eat Sizzling Rice Soup?
- Wait a moment for the rice to soften slightly and the sizzle to quiet down, then spoon the broth over the rice. Eat the crunchy bits while they still have some bite.
Find Sizzling Rice Soup near you
Jinjja shows real local places, what to order and how to say it — in your language.