Jjolmyeon (쫄면)

Noodles & Dumplings

Extra-chewy noodles in sweet-spicy sauce — a bunsik-shop staple.

Korean name
쫄면
Spice level
Spicy
Flavor
spicy · sweet · chewy
Typically contains
wheat noodles
Vegetarian / vegan
Sometimes — vegetable-forward, but anchovy broth, fish sauce or meat garnish is common. Ask first
Also written as
jjol myeon, jolmyeon, chewy spicy noodles

Spice and flavor are editorial assessments of the standard version — individual restaurants and recipes vary. Ingredient notes are typical, not guaranteed: always check with the restaurant for allergies or dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories129 kcal
Carbohydrate23.26 g
Protein3.21 g
Fat2.52 g
Sodium250 mg

Per serving (~550g): ≈710 kcal · sodium ≈1,375 mg (69% of the WHO daily guideline, 2,000 mg)

Per 100g · total serving 550g · Official data: National Integrated Food Nutritional Information Standard Data (Korea MFDS) (DB item: 쫄면, synced 2026-07-17). Values vary by recipe and portion.

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