Spring Rolls (짜조): what it is and how to order it in Korea
Crispy, golden rolls of seasoned minced pork, glass noodles, and vegetables wrapped in thin rice paper and deep-fried. Served at Vietnamese restaurants in Seoul, they are a crunchy, savory starter that many Koreans grew up ordering.
Say it to order
짜조 주세요
Jjajo juseyo
Quick facts
How to eat it
Tear off a piece of lettuce and herbs, wrap a roll in it, dip into the sweet-sour fish sauce, and eat it while still crisp.
Do
- Dip lightly into the sauce rather than soaking the roll.
- Wrap pieces in lettuce with your hands, as is common at Vietnamese restaurants.
Don’t
- Don't pour the whole bowl of sauce over the rolls.
- Don't cut the rolls with a knife unless the staff offers one; picking them up is normal.
Local tips
- Eat them right away, since the crispness fades quickly.
- Ask for the lettuce and herb plate if it is not on the table; it is meant for wrapping.
Goes with
- Light lager or Vietnamese beer
- Vietnamese beef noodle soup (pho)
- Sliced chili
- Sweet-sour fish sauce dip
- Lettuce and fresh herbs
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Spring Rolls in Korean?
- Say “짜조 주세요” (Jjajo juseyo).
- Is Spring Rolls spicy?
- No. Spring Rolls isn’t spicy.
- How much does Spring Rolls cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩4,500–7,500.
- How do you eat Spring Rolls?
- Tear off a piece of lettuce and herbs, wrap a roll in it, dip into the sweet-sour fish sauce, and eat it while still crisp.
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