How to order Beef Tartare (육회) in Korea
Raw beef cut into thin strips and dressed with sesame oil, garlic and pear, usually topped with a raw egg yolk. Silky rather than chewy, and only served where the beef is fresh enough to stand it.
Say it to order
육회 주세요
Yukhoe juseyo
Quick facts
- 육회
- yuk-hoe
- Not spicy
- ₩18,000–35,000
- About 15 min
- Adventurous
How to eat it
Break the yolk and mix it through, then eat as-is or with a slice of pear from the plate.
Do
- Eat it soon after it arrives — it's served cold and doesn't keep at the table.
Local tips
- Yukhoe-bibimbap is the same beef served over rice if raw-on-its-own feels like a step too far.
Goes with
- Soju
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Beef Tartare in Korean?
- Say “육회 주세요” (Yukhoe juseyo).
- Is Beef Tartare spicy?
- No. Beef Tartare isn’t spicy.
- How much does Beef Tartare cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩18,000–35,000.
- How do you eat Beef Tartare?
- Break the yolk and mix it through, then eat as-is or with a slice of pear from the plate.
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