Korean Food Guide
부대찌개
budae-jjigae · Army stew
Spice Spicy
What it is
A spicy shared hot pot of sausages, ham and ramyeon noodles, born from surplus food near US Army bases after the Korean War.
Main ingredients
Sausage, Spam, kimchi, beans, tofu, ramyeon noodles, sliced cheese.
How to order
부대찌개 2인분에 라면 사리 추가해 주세요.budae-jjigae iinbune ramyeon sari chugahae juseyo.Army stew for two, with extra ramyeon noodles.
First time?
Ordered per person, minimum two. Add the noodles last so they don't go soggy.
Spice levels are tinyhaha's own rough judgment; restaurants vary.
Frequently asked questions
What is budae-jjigae (부대찌개)?
Budae-jjigae (부대찌개, Army stew) is a spicy shared hot pot of sausages, ham and ramyeon noodles, born from surplus food near US Army bases after the Korean War.
Is budae-jjigae spicy?
On tinyhaha's 0–4 scale budae-jjigae is a 3: Spicy. Heat varies by restaurant.
What is in budae-jjigae?
The main ingredients of budae-jjigae are: Sausage, Spam, kimchi, beans, tofu, ramyeon noodles, sliced cheese.
How do you order budae-jjigae in Korean?
Say “부대찌개 2인분에 라면 사리 추가해 주세요.” (budae-jjigae iinbune ramyeon sari chugahae juseyo.) — it means “Army stew for two, with extra ramyeon noodles.”
Any tips for eating budae-jjigae the first time?
Ordered per person, minimum two. Add the noodles last so they don't go soggy.