How to order Korean Street Toast (길거리 토스트) in Korea
Milk bread griddled in butter, stuffed with an egg-and-cabbage omelette, ham, cheese and a line of ketchup + sugar. The signature Korean commuter breakfast.
Say it to order
햄치즈 토스트 하나 주세요
Haem-chijeu toseuteu hana juseyo
Quick facts
- 길거리 토스트
- gil-geo-ri to-seu-teu
- Not spicy
- ₩3,500-5,500
- About 10 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
Eat it hot, immediately, wrapped in paper — the butter and sugar crystallize as it cools.
Do
- Isaac Toast is the national chain — most consistent
- Best eaten while walking to the subway — that's what it's designed for
Don’t
- Don't ask for it without sugar — it throws off the sweet-savory balance
Local tips
- Original Isaac (명동) is where the recipe went viral
- Add 치즈 (cheese) for ₩1,000 more — it's worth it
- Pair with a hot sweet soy-milk drink from any convenience store
Goes with
- Ketchup
- Sugar
- Strawberry jam (optional)
- Iced americano
- Banana milk
- Soy milk
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Korean Street Toast in Korean?
- Say “햄치즈 토스트 하나 주세요” (Haem-chijeu toseuteu hana juseyo).
- Is Korean Street Toast spicy?
- No. Korean Street Toast isn’t spicy.
- How much does Korean Street Toast cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩3,500-5,500.
- How do you eat Korean Street Toast?
- Eat it hot, immediately, wrapped in paper — the butter and sugar crystallize as it cools.
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