Korean Food Guide
해장국
haejangguk · Hangover soup
Spice A little warm
What it is
A family of hearty soups eaten the morning after drinking — with blood pudding, ox bones or cabbage.
Main ingredients
Ox bone broth, cabbage, bean sprouts, coagulated blood (seonji).
How to order
해장국 하나 주세요, 선지는 빼 주세요.haejangguk hana juseyo, seonjineun ppae juseyo.One haejangguk, please — without the blood pudding.
First time?
Many places open early or around the clock. Seonji (blood pudding) is optional — you can ask them to leave it out.
Spice levels are tinyhaha's own rough judgment; restaurants vary.
Frequently asked questions
What is haejangguk (해장국)?
Haejangguk (해장국, Hangover soup) is a family of hearty soups eaten the morning after drinking — with blood pudding, ox bones or cabbage.
Is haejangguk spicy?
On tinyhaha's 0–4 scale haejangguk is a 1: A little warm. Heat varies by restaurant.
What is in haejangguk?
The main ingredients of haejangguk are: Ox bone broth, cabbage, bean sprouts, coagulated blood (seonji).
How do you order haejangguk in Korean?
Say “해장국 하나 주세요, 선지는 빼 주세요.” (haejangguk hana juseyo, seonjineun ppae juseyo.) — it means “One haejangguk, please — without the blood pudding.”
Any tips for eating haejangguk the first time?
Many places open early or around the clock. Seonji (blood pudding) is optional — you can ask them to leave it out.