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jjajangmyeon (짜장면)
What is it? 
Korean black bean noodles adapted from Chinese zhajiangmian. Thick wheat noodles in a sweet savory sauce. A comfort food tied to delivery culture and special occasions.
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Noodle Dishes
Langague
Korean
Associated Countries
South Korea
Related Terms
jjamppong (짬뽕)
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