How to order Black Bean Noodles (짜장면) in Korea
Thick black bean sauce coating chewy wheat noodles — the iconic Chinese-Korean comfort dish. Sweet, savory, and utterly addictive.
Say it to order
짜장면 하나 주세요
Jjajangmyeon hana juseyo
Quick facts
- 짜장면
- jja-jang-myeon
- Not spicy
- ₩6,000–8,000
- About 12 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
Mix the sauce vigorously into the noodles with chopsticks until every strand is coated black. Eat with danmuji (pickled radish) between bites to cut the richness. Work quickly — noodles gum up if left sitting.
Do
- Use both hands if offering to pour for someone older.
- Slurp noodles if comfortable — it's normal and shows enjoyment.
Don’t
- Don't flip the bowl upside down to check if it's empty.
- Don't leave sauce splashes on your shirt — it stains permanently.
Local tips
- On Black Day (April 14), single people eat this together
- Hand-pulled (손짜장) is worth seeking out
Goes with
- Danmuji (pickled radish)
- Raw onion in black bean sauce
- Tangsuyuk
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Black Bean Noodles in Korean?
- Say “짜장면 하나 주세요” (Jjajangmyeon hana juseyo).
- Is Black Bean Noodles spicy?
- No. Black Bean Noodles isn’t spicy.
- How much does Black Bean Noodles cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩6,000–8,000.
- How do you eat Black Bean Noodles?
- Mix the sauce vigorously into the noodles with chopsticks until every strand is coated black. Eat with danmuji (pickled radish) between bites to cut the richness. Work quickly — noodles gum up if left sitting.
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