GUIDE 05

How to Eat Tangsuyuk

Dip or pour? That’s up to you.

WHAT IS IT?

Some diners dip each bite; others pour the sauce over everything. Both are personal preference.

HOW TO EAT IT

Try one piece dipped in the sauce.

Try another with the sauce poured over it, if that is how your table prefers it.

Notice whether you like the crunch or the saucy bite more.

Use soy sauce, vinegar, and a little chili powder only if that sounds good to you.

TABLE MOMENT
Take it one relaxed bite at a time.

LOCAL TIP

The friendly ‘dip or pour’ debate is part of the fun, not a rule you need to get right.

TABLE TIP

Refill Your Side Dishes

Need more banchan? Just ask the staff. Most Korean restaurants are happy to refill common side dishes at no extra charge, and some have a self-service banchan bar. A few dishes made with more expensive ingredients may be limited or not refillable. Don’t be shy—asking for more banchan is completely normal in Korea.

Don’t worry if…

Choose the version you enjoy. There is no test at the end.