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Squid & Pork Belly Stir-Fry (오삼불고기): what it is and how to order it in Korea

A spicy-sweet stir-fry of squid and sliced pork belly with onion, cabbage and carrot in a gochujang sauce. It is a classic Korean pub-style dish that combines the chewy bite of squid with the richness of pork.

Say it to order

오삼불고기 주세요

Osam bulgogi juseyo

Quick facts

In Korean
오삼불고기
Say it
o-sam bul-go-gi
Spice
3 of 5
Price
₩15,000–26,000
Time to eat
About 25 min
For first-timers
Easy

How to eat it

Wrap pieces of squid and pork in lettuce leaves with a little rice and ssamjang, or eat them straight from the pan with rice.

Do

  • Use the lettuce to wrap bites, the way you would with samgyeopsal.

Don’t

  • Don't pour your own drink while others at the table have empty glasses.

Local tips

  • Ask for rice to be fried in the leftover sauce at the end of the meal.
  • Cut the squid pieces with scissors if they are too large to eat easily.

Goes with

  • Ssamjang
  • Steamed rice
  • Soju
  • Beer
  • Lettuce leaves

Where to try it in Seoul

Questions

How do you order Squid & Pork Belly Stir-Fry in Korean?
Say “오삼불고기 주세요” (Osam bulgogi juseyo).
Is Squid & Pork Belly Stir-Fry spicy?
Yes — about 3 out of 5 on the spice scale.
How much does Squid & Pork Belly Stir-Fry cost in Korea?
Usually ₩15,000–26,000.
How do you eat Squid & Pork Belly Stir-Fry?
Wrap pieces of squid and pork in lettuce leaves with a little rice and ssamjang, or eat them straight from the pan with rice.

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