How to order Jjigae (Korean Stew · 찌개) in Korea
Thicker and saltier than a soup, served bubbling in the pot it was cooked in and meant to be shared over rice. The prefix names the base: doenjang (soybean paste), kimchi, sundubu (soft tofu), budae (sausage and spam).
Say it to order
찌개 주세요
Jjigae juseyo
Quick facts
- 찌개
- jji-gae
- 2 of 5
- ₩8,000–14,000
- About 20 min
- Very easy
How to eat it
Spoon it over your own bowl of rice, or eat alternating bites of stew and rice. Everyone dips into the same pot.
Do
- Communal dipping is normal here — everyone's spoon goes into the shared pot.
Local tips
- It arrives genuinely boiling and stays that way for minutes — give it time before the first spoonful.
Goes with
- Rice
- Banchan
- Soju
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Jjigae (Korean Stew) in Korean?
- Say “찌개 주세요” (Jjigae juseyo).
- Is Jjigae (Korean Stew) spicy?
- Yes — about 2 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Jjigae (Korean Stew) cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩8,000–14,000.
- How do you eat Jjigae (Korean Stew)?
- Spoon it over your own bowl of rice, or eat alternating bites of stew and rice. Everyone dips into the same pot.
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