Culture — Entry No. 0814
튀김
twigim · noun
튀김
twigim
[twee-gim]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Korean fried food, typically vegetables or seafood coated in a light batter and deep-fried until crispy. Twigim is a beloved pojangmacha (street tent bar) food served with dipping sauce, essential to Korean street food culture depicted throughout K-Dramas showing casual bonding and alcohol culture.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Twigim is often served at pojangmacha scenes in K-Dramas where characters bond over drinking and eating late-night comfort food. Stray Kids members have discussed Korean street food culture including twigim in recent variety show interviews. It’s a staple accompaniment to Korean alcohol and intimate friendship moments.
Example Sentences
소주와 튀김 최고
soju wa twigim choego
Soju and twigim is the best — drinking culture expression connecting alcohol to food
오징어 튀김
o jing uh twigim
Squid twigim — typical order at street vendor
튀김이 바삭해
twigim i basak hae
The twigim is crispy — texture appreciation expressing satisfaction
⚠️ Don’t use twigim when…
Twigim is extremely oily and hot when served fresh; enjoy immediately for best texture. Don’t bite directly into whole vegetables as they’re dangerously hot inside. Always pair with the dipping sauce which balances the richness of the fried food.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: My Mister — characters eating twigim at pojangmacha during late-night emotional conversations about life struggles
- K-Pop: Stray Kids — members discussing Korean street food culture and enjoying twigim during variety shows about homeland traditions
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