Korean Food Guide
감자탕
gamjatang · Pork bone stew
Spice Medium
What it is
A hearty, spicy stew of pork spine bones, potatoes and perilla seeds — a late-night favorite.
Main ingredients
Pork spine, potato, perilla leaves and seeds, cabbage.
How to order
감자탕 소자에 볶음밥 두 개 주세요.gamjatang sojae bokkeumbap du gae juseyo.A small gamjatang, and two fried rice at the end.
First time?
Order fried rice at the end — they fry it in the leftover broth right at your table.
Spice levels are tinyhaha's own rough judgment; restaurants vary.
Frequently asked questions
What is gamjatang (감자탕)?
Gamjatang (감자탕, Pork bone stew) is a hearty, spicy stew of pork spine bones, potatoes and perilla seeds — a late-night favorite.
Is gamjatang spicy?
On tinyhaha's 0–4 scale gamjatang is a 2: Medium. Heat varies by restaurant.
What is in gamjatang?
The main ingredients of gamjatang are: Pork spine, potato, perilla leaves and seeds, cabbage.
How do you order gamjatang in Korean?
Say “감자탕 소자에 볶음밥 두 개 주세요.” (gamjatang sojae bokkeumbap du gae juseyo.) — it means “A small gamjatang, and two fried rice at the end.”
Any tips for eating gamjatang the first time?
Order fried rice at the end — they fry it in the leftover broth right at your table.