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How to order Sushi (초밥 (스시)) in Korea

Vinegared rice topped with fish. In Seoul it spans conveyor-belt counters at ₩2,000 a plate to aged-fish omakase rooms at ₩36,000 and up.

Say it to order

초밥 주세요

Chobap juseyo

Quick facts

In Korean
초밥 (스시)
Say it
cho-bap
Spice
Not spicy
Price
₩2,000–40,000
Time to eat
About 40 min
For first-timers
Easy

How to eat it

Dip the fish side in soy sauce, not the rice — rice soaks it up and falls apart.

Where to try it in Seoul

Questions

How do you order Sushi in Korean?
Say “초밥 주세요” (Chobap juseyo).
Is Sushi spicy?
No. Sushi isn’t spicy.
How much does Sushi cost in Korea?
Usually ₩2,000–40,000.
How do you eat Sushi?
Dip the fish side in soy sauce, not the rice — rice soaks it up and falls apart.

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