How to order Army Stew (부대찌개) in Korea
Fusion stew with SPAM, hot dogs, beans, and kimchi in a spicy broth. Born from post-war American military bases.
Say it to order
부대찌개 주세요
Budae-jjigae juseyo
Quick facts
- 부대찌개
- budae-jjigae
- 3 of 5
- ₩10,000–15,000
- About 25 min
- Easy
How to eat it
Eat from the communal pot. The mix of Western and Korean is the point.
Do
- Share the pot and eat together.
- Try the SPAM — it's authentic to the dish.
Don’t
- Don't complain about SPAM — embrace the fusion.
- Don't eat too fast — the spice builds.
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Army Stew in Korean?
- Say “부대찌개 주세요” (Budae-jjigae juseyo).
- Is Army Stew spicy?
- Yes — about 3 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Army Stew cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩10,000–15,000.
- How do you eat Army Stew?
- Eat from the communal pot. The mix of Western and Korean is the point.
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