짬뽕
Spicy Seafood Noodle SoupA fiery Chinese-Korean noodle soup packed with squid, shrimp, mussels, and vegetables in a red chili-based broth. It's the spicy counterpart to jajangmyeon and equally beloved. The seafood broth is intensely flavorful.
How to Eat
Eat the noodles and seafood with chopsticks, drink the broth with a spoon. The broth is the best part. Order tangsuyuk on the side for the classic combo.
Where to Find
Chinese-Korean restaurants. Incheon Chinatown for the original experience. Available for delivery almost everywhere.
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