Tempura Rice Bowl (텐동): what it is and how to order it in Korea
A bowl of hot rice topped with crisp, lightly battered shrimp and vegetable tempura, drizzled with a sweet-savory soy sauce. Korean versions are a popular Japanese-style comfort meal found in many Seoul casual eateries.
Say it to order
텐동 주세요
Tendong juseyo
Quick facts
How to eat it
Pour the sauce over the rice and tempura, then press the tempura gently into the rice so it soaks up flavor without going soggy.
Do
- Eat with a spoon for the rice and sauce, or chopsticks for the tempura.
Don’t
- Don't leave the tempura sitting in the sauce for long, or it will lose its crunch.
Local tips
- Ask for extra sauce on the side if you want a stronger flavor.
- Many places serve the tempura on top, so the batter stays crisper if you eat it quickly.
Goes with
- Pickled radish
- Miso soup
- Green tea
- Cold barley tea
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Tempura Rice Bowl in Korean?
- Say “텐동 주세요” (Tendong juseyo).
- Is Tempura Rice Bowl spicy?
- No. Tempura Rice Bowl isn’t spicy.
- How much does Tempura Rice Bowl cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩12,000–16,000.
- How do you eat Tempura Rice Bowl?
- Pour the sauce over the rice and tempura, then press the tempura gently into the rice so it soaks up flavor without going soggy.
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