What is Dakgalbi?
Dakgalbi is a Chuncheon-born dish of marinated chicken stir-fried with cabbage, sweet potato, scallions and tteok in a wide iron pan. Its sweet heat and tableside cooking make it a favorite group meal.
Key Ingredients in Dakgalbi
Gochujang
Cabbage
Sweet Potato
Perilla Leaves
“Spicier together,
happier together.”
Dakgalbi is more than just food—it’s a dish that brings people together around one pan, sharing flavors and stories.
How to Enjoy Dakgalbi
01Fill the Pan
Chicken and vegetables arrive together in a broad sizzling pan.
02Stir & Sizzle
Let the staff cook it through, then keep the mixture moving as you eat.
03Save Room for Rice
Finish with fried rice pressed into the flavorful pan.
Perfect With
Complete the table with these classic Korean pairings.
Pickled Radish
Perilla Leaves
Fried Rice
For Your Information
The red sauce can be quite spicy. Ask for a mild level before cooking begins, and confirm ingredients if you have a soy allergy.
TRAVELER TIP
Wait until the chicken is fully cooked before tasting.
Wrap a bite in a perilla leaf for a fresh herbal note.
Add cheese if you want a softer, creamier finish.
WHERE TO TRY
Find Dakgalbi in Korea
Chuncheon is its hometown, while dedicated dakgalbi restaurants are common across Korea.