How to order Pho (쌀국수 (포)) in Korea
Vietnamese rice noodles in long-simmered beef broth. Korean menus write it as 쌀국수 — literally 'rice noodles' — rather than pho.
Say it to order
쌀국수 주세요
Ssalguksu juseyo
Quick facts
- 쌀국수 (포)
- ssal-guk-su
- 1 of 5
- ₩6,000–11,000
- About 25 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
Add the bean sprouts, coriander and lime a little at a time, tasting as you go.
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Pho in Korean?
- Say “쌀국수 주세요” (Ssalguksu juseyo).
- Is Pho spicy?
- Yes — about 1 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Pho cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩6,000–11,000.
- How do you eat Pho?
- Add the bean sprouts, coriander and lime a little at a time, tasting as you go.
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