How to pronounce Japchae

Japchae is written 잡채 where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /tɕap̚.tɕʰɛ/. In plain English letters that is JAHP-cheh, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Japchae?

Japchae is a noodle dish of South Korea. People usually eat it on festive days and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are vegetables and beef. It tastes savory and sweet.

Where Japchae comes from

Japchae is one of 45 signature dishes of South Korea on this map.

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Food of South Korea

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