How to order Tang (Rich Soup · 탕) in Korea
A long-simmered soup served as a full meal in its own bowl, milder and brothier than jjigae. The prefix is the main ingredient — galbi-tang is short rib, maeun-tang is spicy fish, gamja-tang is pork spine.
Say it to order
탕 주세요
Tang juseyo
Quick facts
- 탕
- tang
- 1 of 5
- ₩9,000–18,000
- About 25 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
It comes with its own rice. Either spoon rice into the broth or eat them alternately; season with the salt and pepper on the table rather than expecting it pre-salted.
Do
- Lift the bowl slightly or use a spoon; drinking straight from a hot stone bowl is not done.
Local tips
- Tang is usually one bowl per person, unlike jjigae which is shared.
- Deliberately under-seasoned — the salt shaker on the table is meant to be used.
Goes with
- Rice
- Kkakdugi (radish kimchi)
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Tang (Rich Soup) in Korean?
- Say “탕 주세요” (Tang juseyo).
- Is Tang (Rich Soup) spicy?
- Yes — about 1 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Tang (Rich Soup) cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩9,000–18,000.
- How do you eat Tang (Rich Soup)?
- It comes with its own rice. Either spoon rice into the broth or eat them alternately; season with the salt and pepper on the table rather than expecting it pre-salted.
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