Eight-Treasure Stir-Fry (팔보채): what it is and how to order it in Korea
A Chinese-Korean seafood and vegetable stir-fry with glossy, lightly thickened sauce, showcasing a mix of shrimp, squid, mushrooms and tender vegetables. Mild, savory, and a favorite at celebratory Chinese-Korean dinners.
Say it to order
팔보채 하나 주세요
Palbochae hana juseyo
Quick facts
How to eat it
Spoon some stir-fry over a bowl of rice or eat it straight from the shared plate with chopsticks. Wrap bites in lettuce if offered, and use the sauce on rice.
Do
- Use the serving chopsticks to move food to your plate.
- Serve others first with the serving spoon before taking your own portion.
Don’t
- Don't put chopsticks upright in your rice bowl.
- Don't dig through the plate for only the shrimp.
Local tips
- Ask for rice to soak up the sauce at the end.
- It is usually sold as a shared dish, so order it with a group.
Goes with
- Baijiu or beer
- Chinese-Korean fried rice
- Pickled radish
- Jjajangmyeon-style black bean noodles
- Steamed rice
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Eight-Treasure Stir-Fry in Korean?
- Say “팔보채 하나 주세요” (Palbochae hana juseyo).
- Is Eight-Treasure Stir-Fry spicy?
- No. Eight-Treasure Stir-Fry isn’t spicy.
- How much does Eight-Treasure Stir-Fry cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩30,000–40,000.
- How do you eat Eight-Treasure Stir-Fry?
- Spoon some stir-fry over a bowl of rice or eat it straight from the shared plate with chopsticks. Wrap bites in lettuce if offered, and use the sauce on rice.
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