What's in it
Pork neck bones, potato, napa cabbage greens, perilla seeds, chili.
More about Pork Back-bone Stew
Most gamjatang restaurants stay open late, and it is a favourite after drinks. Pick the meat from the bones with chopsticks — many places put out plastic gloves too. Perilla seed powder and perilla leaves give the broth its nutty taste.
Good to know
Order by pot size (소/중/대). Ramyeon noodles or fried rice can be added at the end.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: no — pork is part of the dish.
- Pork: contains pork.
- Allergens: Soy, Sesame.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is pork back-bone stew?
Spicy stew of pork neck bones, potatoes and greens, cooked at the table and shared. The name sounds like "potato stew", but the star is the pork bones.
Is pork back-bone stew spicy?
Yes — it is spicy. You can ask for less spice: 덜 맵게 해 주세요 (deol maepge hae juseyo).
Is pork back-bone stew vegetarian?
No — pork is part of the dish.
Does pork back-bone stew contain pork?
Yes — it contains pork.
What is pork back-bone stew called in Korean?
감자탕, pronounced “gamjatang”.