Korean Food Guide
설렁탕
seolleongtang · Ox bone soup
Spice — Not spicy
What it is
A milky-white soup made by simmering ox bones for hours, served with thin noodles and beef slices.
Main ingredients
Ox bones, brisket, somyeon noodles, green onion.
How to order
설렁탕 특으로 하나 주세요.seolleongtang teugeuro hana juseyo.One large (special) seolleongtang, please.
First time?
It comes unsalted — add salt and green onion to taste, and drop kkakdugi juice in if you like.
Spice levels are tinyhaha's own rough judgment; restaurants vary.
Frequently asked questions
What is seolleongtang (설렁탕)?
Seolleongtang (설렁탕, Ox bone soup) is a milky-white soup made by simmering ox bones for hours, served with thin noodles and beef slices.
Is seolleongtang spicy?
On tinyhaha's 0–4 scale seolleongtang is a 0: Not spicy. Heat varies by restaurant.
What is in seolleongtang?
The main ingredients of seolleongtang are: Ox bones, brisket, somyeon noodles, green onion.
How do you order seolleongtang in Korean?
Say “설렁탕 특으로 하나 주세요.” (seolleongtang teugeuro hana juseyo.) — it means “One large (special) seolleongtang, please.”
Any tips for eating seolleongtang the first time?
It comes unsalted — add salt and green onion to taste, and drop kkakdugi juice in if you like.