Yakisoba (야끼소바): what it is and how to order it in Korea
Stir-fried wheat noodles with cabbage, carrot, onion and pork, glossed with a sweet, tangy brown sauce and topped with dried seaweed flakes and bonito. A Japanese-style street food that is a common quick lunch and a favorite at festivals and snack stalls.
Say it to order
야끼소바 주세요
Yakkisoba juseyo
Quick facts
How to eat it
Mix the noodles well with chopsticks before eating, and add a little mayonnaise or red pickled ginger if the table has them. Eat it hot straight from the pan.
Do
- Share it with friends as a side dish alongside other street food.
Don’t
- Don't expect it to be as chewy or saucy as the Japanese version at a restaurant in Tokyo.
Local tips
- Ask for extra sauce or a spicy topping if you want more flavor.
- Look for it at street food stalls and festivals, where it is freshly fried in front of you.
Goes with
- Pickled radish
- Pickled red ginger
- Mayonnaise
- Cold beer
- Soda
- Korean street toast
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Yakisoba in Korean?
- Say “야끼소바 주세요” (Yakkisoba juseyo).
- Is Yakisoba spicy?
- No. Yakisoba isn’t spicy.
- How much does Yakisoba cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩13,000–18,000.
- How do you eat Yakisoba?
- Mix the noodles well with chopsticks before eating, and add a little mayonnaise or red pickled ginger if the table has them. Eat it hot straight from the pan.
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