Korean Food Guide
짜장면
jjajangmyeon · Black bean noodles
Spice — Not spicy
What it is
Wheat noodles under a thick, savory black bean sauce — Korean-Chinese comfort food and the classic moving-day delivery.
Main ingredients
Wheat noodles, chunjang (black bean paste), pork, onion, zucchini.
How to order
짜장면 곱빼기 하나, 탕수육 소자 하나요.jjajangmyeon gopbaegi hana, tangsuyuk soja hanayo.One large jjajangmyeon and a small sweet-and-sour pork.
First time?
Mix it well before eating. On April 14 (Black Day), singles eat it together as a joke.
Spice levels are tinyhaha's own rough judgment; restaurants vary.
Frequently asked questions
What is jjajangmyeon (짜장면)?
Jjajangmyeon (짜장면, Black bean noodles) is wheat noodles under a thick, savory black bean sauce — Korean-Chinese comfort food and the classic moving-day delivery.
Is jjajangmyeon spicy?
On tinyhaha's 0–4 scale jjajangmyeon is a 0: Not spicy. Heat varies by restaurant.
What is in jjajangmyeon?
The main ingredients of jjajangmyeon are: Wheat noodles, chunjang (black bean paste), pork, onion, zucchini.
How do you order jjajangmyeon in Korean?
Say “짜장면 곱빼기 하나, 탕수육 소자 하나요.” (jjajangmyeon gopbaegi hana, tangsuyuk soja hanayo.) — it means “One large jjajangmyeon and a small sweet-and-sour pork.”
Any tips for eating jjajangmyeon the first time?
Mix it well before eating. On April 14 (Black Day), singles eat it together as a joke.