What's in it
Beef bones, beef, thin wheat noodles, green onion.
More about Ox Bone Soup
Seolleongtang is one of Seoul's oldest restaurant dishes, and long-running shops simmer bones through the night. Kimchi and kkakdugi (radish cubes) are essential with it, and many people pour a little kkakdugi juice into the soup.
Good to know
It comes unsalted — add salt and green onion at the table.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: no — beef is part of the dish.
- Pork: usually pork-free — meat is not halal unless the restaurant is certified.
- Allergens: Wheat / gluten, Soy.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is ox bone soup?
Milky white soup simmered from ox bones for hours, with sliced beef and thin noodles.
Is ox bone soup spicy?
No — it is not spicy.
Is ox bone soup vegetarian?
No — beef is part of the dish.
Does ox bone soup contain pork?
Usually pork-free — meat is not halal unless the restaurant is certified.
Is ox bone soup gluten-free?
No — it usually contains wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.
What is ox bone soup called in Korean?
설렁탕, pronounced “seolleongtang”.