Pepper Pork Japchae (고추잡채): what it is and how to order it in Korea
Tender strips of pork and green pepper stir-fried in a light, glossy sauce, a Chinese-Korean dish that feels like a sweet-and-sour cousin of tangsuyuk. It's mild, savory, and great for sharing with rice.
Say it to order
고추잡채 하나 주세요
Gochujapchae hana juseyo
Quick facts
How to eat it
Share it family-style and spoon the pork and peppers over rice or wrap them in lettuce. Pair it with other shared dishes so everyone gets a bit of everything.
Do
- Take a small portion first and serve others before yourself.
- Use the serving spoon rather than your own chopsticks.
Don’t
- Don't leave the shared dish untouched while ordering separate meals.
- Don't scrape the plate loudly with chopsticks.
Local tips
- Ask for extra steamed buns or rice to soak up the sauce.
- It is often ordered as a shared main at Chinese-Korean restaurants.
Goes with
- Steamed rice
- Jjajang or jjamppong on the side
- Pickled radish
- Tangsuyuk
- Chinese beer
- Soju
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Pepper Pork Japchae in Korean?
- Say “고추잡채 하나 주세요” (Gochujapchae hana juseyo).
- Is Pepper Pork Japchae spicy?
- No. Pepper Pork Japchae isn’t spicy.
- How much does Pepper Pork Japchae cost in Korea?
- Usually 28000.
- How do you eat Pepper Pork Japchae?
- Share it family-style and spoon the pork and peppers over rice or wrap them in lettuce. Pair it with other shared dishes so everyone gets a bit of everything.
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