How to order Braised Soy-Sauce Chicken (찜닭) in Korea
Andong-style chicken braised in soy sauce with glass noodles, potatoes, carrots and dried chilies. Sweet, savory, chewy — a one-pan feast meant to be shared.
Say it to order
찜닭 한 마리 주세요
Jjimdak han mari juseyo
Quick facts
- 찜닭
- jjim-dak
- 2 of 5
- ₩22,000-32,000 (shared for 2-3)
- About 45 min
- Easy
How to eat it
Served in a huge shared pan. Start with the glass noodles while they are still slick with sauce. Alternate chicken, potato, and noodle bites. Eat over a bowl of white rice — the sauce is the main event.
Do
- Share the pan — jjimdak is always communal
- Ask for 덜 매운맛 (less spicy) if you want it kid-friendly
Don’t
- Don't eat straight from the pan with your own chopsticks — use a serving spoon
Local tips
- Andong is the original — Seoul spots usually advertise 안동찜닭
- Order a bowl of bap (rice) to soak up the sauce
- Add udon or ramyeon noodles at the end if the place offers it
Goes with
- White rice
- Pickled radish
- Kimchi
- Soju
- Cass / Terra beer
- Cider (Chilsung)
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Braised Soy-Sauce Chicken in Korean?
- Say “찜닭 한 마리 주세요” (Jjimdak han mari juseyo).
- Is Braised Soy-Sauce Chicken spicy?
- Yes — about 2 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Braised Soy-Sauce Chicken cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩22,000-32,000 (shared for 2-3).
- How do you eat Braised Soy-Sauce Chicken?
- Served in a huge shared pan. Start with the glass noodles while they are still slick with sauce. Alternate chicken, potato, and noodle bites. Eat over a bowl of white rice — the sauce is the main event.
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