How to order Sweet-Sour Pork (탕수육) in Korea
Crispy fried pork in a glossy sweet-sour sauce with pineapple chunks. Indulgent and playful.

Say it to order
탕수육 주세요
Tangsuyuk juseyo
Quick facts
- 탕수육
- tangsuyuk
- Not spicy
- ₩14,000–18,000
- About 15 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
Use chopsticks to eat pieces directly. The sauce gets everywhere.
Do
- Tangsuyuk is fusion indulgence.
- Eat it piping hot.
Don’t
- Don't eat cold tangsuyuk.
- Don't skip the sauce.
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Sweet-Sour Pork in Korean?
- Say “탕수육 주세요” (Tangsuyuk juseyo).
- Is Sweet-Sour Pork spicy?
- No. Sweet-Sour Pork isn’t spicy.
- How much does Sweet-Sour Pork cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩14,000–18,000.
- How do you eat Sweet-Sour Pork?
- Use chopsticks to eat pieces directly. The sauce gets everywhere.
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