How to order Rice Cake Soup (떡국) in Korea
Rice cake slices in clear beef broth with egg, vegetables, and meat. Eaten on New Year for good luck.
Say it to order
떡국 주세요
Tteokguk juseyo
Quick facts
- 떡국
- tteokguk
- Not spicy
- ₩8,000–12,000
- About 15 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
Eat the soft rice cakes and egg with a spoon, sip the broth.
Do
- Tteokguk is New Year food — eat it then for good fortune.
- This is a soup of tradition.
Don’t
- Don't eat tteokguk outside New Year (superstition).
- Don't miss the egg.
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Rice Cake Soup in Korean?
- Say “떡국 주세요” (Tteokguk juseyo).
- Is Rice Cake Soup spicy?
- No. Rice Cake Soup isn’t spicy.
- How much does Rice Cake Soup cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩8,000–12,000.
- How do you eat Rice Cake Soup?
- Eat the soft rice cakes and egg with a spoon, sip the broth.
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