Korea’s Famous “Glass Noodles”

Are you a connoisseur of exotic noodle dishes?  Then come down to our Seattle Korean restaurant to try the unique pasta experience that is Korea’s famous “glass noodle”.  A true curiosity among the domestic pasta world, jahb chae (alternatively “japchae”) is made from sweet potato starches, to which it owes not only its pleasing, rubbery taste but also the near-transparency that gives it its nickname.

Jahb chae is a versatile dish, frequently enjoyed in Korea hot or cold, either as an entree, a side, or even a snack.  No matter what form it takes, it’s generally mixed with a rich array of vegetables and tiny strips of beef, flavored with sesame oil and soy sauce.  Noodle enthusiasts the world over have embraced this exciting Korean taste, and now you can try it yourself at the Old Village Korean Barbecue!