What's in it
Wheat noodles, black bean paste, pork, onion, potato.
More about Jjajangmyeon
Incheon's Chinatown is known as the birthplace of Korean jjajangmyeon and has a museum about it. On Black Day (April 14), singles traditionally eat it together.
Good to know
Mix the sauce through the noodles before eating. Comes with pickled radish and raw onion.
The instant version
Chapagetti is instant jjajangmyeon — see how to cook it, or mix it with Neoguri for Jjapaguri (ram-don).
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: no — pork is part of the dish.
- Pork: contains pork.
- 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 Jjajangmyeon?
Wheat noodles in a thick black bean sauce with pork, onion and potato — Korea's favourite delivery food.
Is Jjajangmyeon spicy?
No — it is not spicy.
Is Jjajangmyeon vegetarian?
No — pork is part of the dish.
Does Jjajangmyeon contain pork?
Yes — it contains pork.
Is Jjajangmyeon gluten-free?
No — it usually contains wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.
What is Jjajangmyeon called in Korean?
짜장면, pronounced “jjajangmyeon”.