How to order Braised Kimchi & Pork (김치찜) in Korea
Long-braised aged kimchi with fatty pork, cooked until the kimchi goes deep red and melts into the meat. Smoky, sour, rich — a deeper, slower cousin to kimchi-jjigae.
Say it to order
김치찜 주세요
Kimchi-jjim juseyo
Quick facts
- 김치찜
- kim-chi-jjim
- 3 of 5
- ₩10,000-15,000
- About 35 min
- Easy
How to eat it
The pork should fall apart. Eat with rice. The aged kimchi has a sour, complex flavor.
Do
- Share from the center pot family-style.
- Use the serving spoon first, then your own.
Don’t
- Don't double-dip with your personal spoon.
- Don't let the pork sit in the broth too long — it toughens.
Local tips
- This is different from kimchi-jjigae — it's drier, meatier, more intense
- Best places use 3+ year aged kimchi
Goes with
- Rice
- Fresh kimchi
- Soju
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Braised Kimchi & Pork in Korean?
- Say “김치찜 주세요” (Kimchi-jjim juseyo).
- Is Braised Kimchi & Pork spicy?
- Yes — about 3 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Braised Kimchi & Pork cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩10,000-15,000.
- How do you eat Braised Kimchi & Pork?
- The pork should fall apart. Eat with rice. The aged kimchi has a sour, complex flavor.
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