As a fan of Korean food, visiting the Jajangmyeon Museum in Incheon was such a fun and fascinating experience. Dedicated to Korea’s beloved black bean noodles, the museum takes you through the dish’s origins in Chinatown and how it became one of the country’s most iconic comfort foods. From old kitchen tools and recreated restaurant settings to displays about the cultural history of jajangmyeon, it was a quirky but genuinely interesting way to learn more about the food I’ve eaten so many times.
Of course, the highlight was seeing how deeply this humble noodle dish is woven into everyday Korean life, from old movies to family gatherings. It’s a small museum, so you don’t need a lot of time to explore, but it’s definitely worth a stop if you’re already visiting Incheon Chinatown. And honestly, nothing beats finishing up the visit by walking out into the nearby streets and sitting down to a steaming bowl of jajangmyeon right where the...
Read moreJajangmyeon is a prominent soul food for majority of Koreans. Its noodle dish with black paste. This museum was converted from the first Jajangmyeon restaurant in Korea. Pictures I'm posting are exterior design, their original wooden board sign, their menu, and instant...
Read moreJJajjang Myon Museum, one of the most famous place in the Chinatown in Incheon, where displaying on how to cook "JJajjang Myon", one of the favorable Chinese food, of which the stir-fried vegetables and pork with black bean sauce spread on top of the noodles. Number one in Korea...
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