What's in it
Wheat dough, potato, zucchini, broth.
More about Sujebi
Sujebi is home-style comfort food, remembered from times when rice was scarce: the dough is torn into thin, uneven flakes and dropped into boiling broth. Many kalguksu restaurants serve it too, and some offer kaljebi — knife-cut noodles and dough flakes in one bowl.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: fillings and broth vary — ask what is in it.
- Watch for: Anchovy or fish broth.
- Pork: usually pork-free.
- Allergens: Wheat / gluten.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is Sujebi?
Hand-torn pieces of wheat dough in anchovy or clam broth with potato and zucchini.
Is Sujebi spicy?
No — it is not spicy.
Is Sujebi vegetarian?
Fillings and broth vary — ask what is in it.
Does Sujebi contain pork?
Usually pork-free.
Is Sujebi gluten-free?
No — it usually contains wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.
What is Sujebi called in Korean?
수제비, pronounced “sujebi”.