How to order Jjim (Braised or Steamed Dish · 찜) in Korea
Slow-braised or steamed in a thick, glossy sauce rather than a broth. Jjimdak is soy-braised chicken, agu-jjim is spicy monkfish, galbi-jjim is short ribs — usually a large shared platter.
Say it to order
찜 주세요
Jjim juseyo
Quick facts
- 찜
- jjim
- 2 of 5
- ₩15,000–30,000
- About 30 min
- Easy
How to eat it
Serve yourself from the platter onto rice, letting the sauce run into it. Order rice at the start; the sauce is the point.
Do
- Portions are sized for two or more — jjim is rarely a solo order.
Local tips
- Ask for 볶음밥 (fried rice) in the leftover sauce at the end — it's the standard finish.
Goes with
- Rice
- Soju
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Jjim (Braised or Steamed Dish) in Korean?
- Say “찜 주세요” (Jjim juseyo).
- Is Jjim (Braised or Steamed Dish) spicy?
- Yes — about 2 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Jjim (Braised or Steamed Dish) cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩15,000–30,000.
- How do you eat Jjim (Braised or Steamed Dish)?
- Serve yourself from the platter onto rice, letting the sauce run into it. Order rice at the start; the sauce is the point.
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