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Dubai Chewy Cookie (Dujjonku)두바이 쫀득쿠키 (두쫀쿠) · dujjonku
What is it?
Korea's Dubai chewy cookie — dujjonku, short for 두바이 쫀득쿠키 — wraps pistachio cream and crunchy kataifi pastry in melted marshmallow dusted with cocoa. It grew out of the 2024 Dubai-chocolate craze and exploded in late 2025 after a K-pop idol posted it; single cookies can cost over ₩10,000.
How to eat it
- Search 두쫀쿠 on Naver Map or Kakao Map to find bakeries and cafés selling it near you.
- Popular shops sell out — many take pickup orders through delivery apps.
- Eat at room temperature for the best chew.
- Typical price
- ₩6,000–12,000+ per cookie
Where to try it
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Is it from Dubai?
No — it is a Korean invention inspired by viral "Dubai chocolate" (pistachio and kataifi). Korean shops have even exported it to the Middle East.
Does it contain nuts or gelatin?
Yes, pistachio, and marshmallow usually contains gelatin — ask the shop if you have allergies or dietary rules.
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