Korean Food Guide
육회
yukhoe · Korean beef tartare
Spice — Not spicy
What it is
Raw beef cut into thin strips, dressed with sesame oil and pear, topped with an egg yolk.
Main ingredients
Raw beef, Korean pear, sesame oil, garlic, egg yolk, pine nuts.
How to order
육회비빔밥 하나 주세요.yukhoebibimbap hana juseyo.One beef tartare bibimbap, please.
First time?
Gwangjang Market in Seoul has a whole alley of yukhoe restaurants. Mix the yolk in right away.
Spice levels are tinyhaha's own rough judgment; restaurants vary.
Frequently asked questions
What is yukhoe (육회)?
Yukhoe (육회, Korean beef tartare) is raw beef cut into thin strips, dressed with sesame oil and pear, topped with an egg yolk.
Is yukhoe spicy?
On tinyhaha's 0–4 scale yukhoe is a 0: Not spicy. Heat varies by restaurant.
What is in yukhoe?
The main ingredients of yukhoe are: Raw beef, Korean pear, sesame oil, garlic, egg yolk, pine nuts.
How do you order yukhoe in Korean?
Say “육회비빔밥 하나 주세요.” (yukhoebibimbap hana juseyo.) — it means “One beef tartare bibimbap, please.”
Any tips for eating yukhoe the first time?
Gwangjang Market in Seoul has a whole alley of yukhoe restaurants. Mix the yolk in right away.