Rabokki (라볶이): what it is and how to order it in Korea
Ramyeon and tteokbokki cooked together in one spicy, saucy pot. It combines chewy rice cakes with springy noodles, a popular comfort food from street stalls and snack shops.
Say it to order
라볶이 주세요
Rabokki juseyo
Quick facts
How to eat it
Use scissors to snip the noodles into shorter pieces if you like, then eat with chopsticks. Ask for rice to add to the leftover sauce at the end.
Do
- Eat with chopsticks and a spoon for the sauce.
- Share the pot with friends and use the scissors on the table.
Don’t
- Don't eat straight from the shared pot without using your own bowl.
- Don't keep the noodles too long, or they will turn soft.
Local tips
- Ask for cheese or rice at the end to finish the sauce.
- Order fried dumplings or kimbap to share alongside it.
Goes with
- Fried twigim
- Soju
- Cold barley tea
- Pickled radish
- Fried dumplings
- Kimbap
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Rabokki in Korean?
- Say “라볶이 주세요” (Rabokki juseyo).
- Is Rabokki spicy?
- Yes — about 3 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Rabokki cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩6,000–8,500.
- How do you eat Rabokki?
- Use scissors to snip the noodles into shorter pieces if you like, then eat with chopsticks. Ask for rice to add to the leftover sauce at the end.
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