Dombe (돔베): As we discussed with 돔베고기, “dombe” is the Jeju dialect word for a cutting board. It signifies that the meat component of the dish is served sliced on a wooden
Meongge Kalguksu || A Detailed Look at Sea Pineapple Knife-Cut Noodle Soup, 멍게칼국수
Meongge Kalguksu (멍게칼국수) is a unique and less common variation of the popular Korean knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu) that features sea pineapple (meongge, 멍게) as its star ingredient. This dish
Kaljebi || Noodle and Hand-Pulled Dough Soup / 칼제비
Alright, let’s delve into 칼제비 (Kaljebi), also known as Noodle and Hand-Pulled Dough Soup, in more detail in English! Kaljebi (칼제비): A Hearty and Comforting Noodle and Dough Soup Kaljebi
Ttagaeobi Kalguksu || Barnacle Noodle Soup, 따개비칼국수
Ttagaeobi Kalguksu (따개비칼국수) is a regional specialty Korean noodle soup that uniquely incorporates barnacles (ttagaeobi, 따개비). It’s a dish that showcases the fresh flavors of the sea, combined with hearty,
Mandu Ramyeon || Dumpling Ramen, 만두라면
Mandu (만두) refers to dumplings in Korean. These are typically filled with a mixture of ground meat (usually pork or beef), vegetables, and sometimes glass noodles or kimchi. There are
Juksun Bibim Guksu || Spicy Mixed Noodles with Bamboo Shoots, 죽순비빔국수
Juksun Bibim Guksu (죽순비빔국수) is a delightful and refreshing Korean noodle dish that features tender, crisp bamboo shoots (juksun, 죽순) as a key ingredient. “Bibim guksu” (비빔국수) itself translates to
Peanut Noodles, 땅콩국수
Peanut noodles are a Korean delicacy enjoyed especially in summer, featuring the savory flavor of peanuts combined with spicy seasoning. Chewy noodles are coated in a savory peanut sauce, and
Ramyeon || Instant Noodles, 라면
Ramyeon is a beloved instant noodle dish in Korea, often considered a quick and convenient meal option. This Korean term translates directly to “ramen” in English, but it carries a
Jjapaguri || 짜파구리
Jjapaguri (짜파구리), sometimes spelled Chapaguri, is a popular Korean noodle dish made by combining two instant noodle brands from Nongshim: Chapagetti (짜파게티) and Neoguri (너구리). It’s essentially a fusion dish
Haemuljjamppong || Seafood Jjamppong, 해물짬뽕
Seafood jjamppong is a popular Korean-Chinese noodle soup dish known for its spicy and flavorful broth. It’s packed with a variety of fresh seafood, vegetables, and chewy noodles, making it