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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

In Korean
쌀국수 (포)
Say it
ssal-guk-su
Spice
1 of 5
Price
₩6,000–11,000
Time to eat
About 25 min
For first-timers
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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