Jajangmyeon Story

You feel hungry. But your refrigerator is empty. What would you do? For many people, ordering jajangmyeon from a nearby Chinese restaurant is a good choice.

Jajangmyeon is a very popular Korean dish that came from a Chinese noodle dish called ¡®Zha jiang mian.¡¯ Jajangmyeon is made of noodles, pork, vegetables like onions, and sometimes, also seafood. It is topped with a sauce made of thick black soybean paste called ¡®Chunjang.¡¯

Jajangmyeon was first made in Incheon. It is where early Chinese people who came to Korea began to settle in the late 19th century. The dish is believed to have been developed by a Chinese restaurant called Gonghwachun in Incheon around 1905.

With a long history, Jajangmyeon has become one of the most favorite national foods for Koreans. It is also a very popular delivery food that you can enjoy in your home or office.

In 2006, it was chosen as one of the top 100 cultural symbols of Korea. This Korean-style Jajangmyeon is also becoming popular in China nowadays.

Jajangmyeon may not be colorful. But still, it is very tasty. It is also served in almost every Chinese restaurant in Korea and it is not that expensive. So, how about having jajangmyeon for lunch today?