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How to order Sweet-Sour Pork (탕수육) in Korea

Crispy fried pork in a glossy sweet-sour sauce with pineapple chunks. Indulgent and playful.

Sweet-Sour Pork

Say it to order

탕수육 주세요

Tangsuyuk juseyo

Quick facts

In Korean
탕수육
Say it
tangsuyuk
Spice
Not spicy
Price
₩14,000–18,000
Time to eat
About 15 min
For first-timers
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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