Korean Food Guide
탕수육
tangsuyuk · Sweet and sour pork
Spice — Not spicy
What it is
Crispy fried pork strips with a glossy sweet-and-sour sauce — shared alongside jjajangmyeon.
Main ingredients
Pork, potato starch batter, vinegar, sugar, fruit and vegetables.
How to order
탕수육 소스는 따로 주세요.tangsuyuk soseuneun ttaro juseyo.Sauce on the side for the tangsuyuk, please.
First time?
Koreans argue whether to pour the sauce (부먹) or dip (찍먹). Ask your table before pouring.
Spice levels are tinyhaha's own rough judgment; restaurants vary.
Frequently asked questions
What is tangsuyuk (탕수육)?
Tangsuyuk (탕수육, Sweet and sour pork) is crispy fried pork strips with a glossy sweet-and-sour sauce — shared alongside jjajangmyeon.
Is tangsuyuk spicy?
On tinyhaha's 0–4 scale tangsuyuk is a 0: Not spicy. Heat varies by restaurant.
What is in tangsuyuk?
The main ingredients of tangsuyuk are: Pork, potato starch batter, vinegar, sugar, fruit and vegetables.
How do you order tangsuyuk in Korean?
Say “탕수육 소스는 따로 주세요.” (tangsuyuk soseuneun ttaro juseyo.) — it means “Sauce on the side for the tangsuyuk, please.”
Any tips for eating tangsuyuk the first time?
Koreans argue whether to pour the sauce (부먹) or dip (찍먹). Ask your table before pouring.