While jajangmyeon is made and enjoyed year-round, I only recently read in chef Peter Serpico’s book, “Learning Korean,” written with Drew Lazor, that it’s traditionally served on April 14 ...

Next, add the black bean paste mixture to the pan and stir until the sauce thickens. Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the Jajangmyeon noodles on plates, and spoon the sauce on ...

The Dragon is closing on Sunday after more than 40 years of serving Korean-Chinese dishes like jajangmyeon (black bean noodles), jjamppong (seafood soup) and tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork).

Chinese cuisine chefs prepare to serve the popular dish "jajangmyeon," or black bean sauce noodles, at a charity event for senior citizens in the southeastern city of Busan on June 17, 2025. (Yonhap) ...

Jajangmyeon, Korean black bean sauce noodles with stir-fried pork and vegetables, at Paik’s Noodle. Karen Warren/Staff photographer. Jajangmyeon is so popular in South Korea that people eat it ...

If using dried mushrooms, rinse them briefly, then put them in a bowl and add about 200ml (¾ cup and 1tbsp) of warm water. Leave the mushrooms to soak until fully hydrated (about two hours), then ...