What's in it
Chicken, glass noodles, potato, carrot, soy sauce, dried chili.
More about Braised Soy Chicken
Jjimdak was made famous in the chicken alley of Andong's old market and spread across the country through jjimdak chains in the 2000s. Ask for less spicy if you mind the dried chili; the wide glass noodles soak up the sauce and are many people's favourite part.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: no — chicken is part of the dish.
- Pork: usually pork-free — meat is not halal unless the restaurant is certified.
- 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 braised soy chicken?
Chicken braised in sweet-salty soy sauce with glass noodles, potatoes and dried chili — Andong style.
Is braised soy chicken spicy?
Only mildly — it has a little heat.
Is braised soy chicken vegetarian?
No — chicken is part of the dish.
Does braised soy chicken contain pork?
Usually pork-free — meat is not halal unless the restaurant is certified.
Is braised soy chicken gluten-free?
No — it usually contains wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.
What is braised soy chicken called in Korean?
찜닭, pronounced “jjimdak”.