What's in it
Wheat noodles, black bean sauce, seafood soup.
More about Half Jjajangmyeon, Half Jjamppong
Koreans joke that choosing between jjajangmyeon and jjamppong is one of life's great dilemmas — the split bowl solves it. Some restaurants also offer tangjjamyeon, with sweet and sour pork on one side and black bean noodles on the other.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: no — pork and seafood are part of the dish.
- Pork: contains pork.
- Allergens: Wheat / gluten, Soy, Crustaceans, Molluscs.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is half jjajangmyeon, half jjamppong?
Can't decide? A split bowl with black bean noodles on one side and spicy seafood noodle soup on the other.
Is half jjajangmyeon, half jjamppong spicy?
Yes — it is spicy. You can ask for less spice: 덜 맵게 해 주세요 (deol maepge hae juseyo).
Is half jjajangmyeon, half jjamppong vegetarian?
No — pork and seafood are part of the dish.
Does half jjajangmyeon, half jjamppong contain pork?
Yes — it contains pork.
Is half jjajangmyeon, half jjamppong gluten-free?
No — it usually contains wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.
What is half jjajangmyeon, half jjamppong called in Korean?
짬짜면, pronounced “jjamjjamyeon”.