How to order Tanghulu (탕후루) in Korea
Fruit on a skewer in a hard shell of set sugar. Chinese in origin, it swept Korea around 2023 and is now a standing street and dessert item.
Say it to order
탕후루 주세요
Tanghuru juseyo
Quick facts
- 탕후루
- tang-hu-ru
- Not spicy
- ₩3,000–6,000
- About 10 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
The shell is genuinely hard — crack it rather than biting straight through.
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Tanghulu in Korean?
- Say “탕후루 주세요” (Tanghuru juseyo).
- Is Tanghulu spicy?
- No. Tanghulu isn’t spicy.
- How much does Tanghulu cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩3,000–6,000.
- How do you eat Tanghulu?
- The shell is genuinely hard — crack it rather than biting straight through.
Find Tanghulu near you
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