Bonchon Japchae
Price & Calories 2026
Korean glass noodles stir-fried with red pepper, carrots, onions, spinach, mushrooms, and bulgogi beef — tossed in Bonchon’s Soy Garlic sauce and sesame oil, topped with sesame seeds. One of the most traditional dishes on the Bonchon menu.
Traditional Korean Glass Noodles with Bulgogi
Japchae (접칭) is one of Korea’s most beloved traditional dishes — typically served at holidays, celebrations, and family gatherings. The name means “mixed vegetables” in Korean, but the defining ingredient is dangmyeon — Korean glass noodles made from sweet potato starch. When cooked, they turn silky, semi-transparent, and chewy in a way that no other noodle replicates.
At Bonchon, the Japchae is stir-fried with red bell pepper, carrots, onions, fresh spinach, and mushrooms, then combined with bulgogi beef and tossed in Bonchon’s Soy Garlic sauce. It is finished with sesame oil and topped with sesame seeds — giving it a distinctly nutty, aromatic finish that ties the whole dish together.
At $17.99 and 906 calories, Japchae is one of the more moderate options on the Bonchon main dishes menu. It is a complete meal on its own — no extra rice needed — and the only noodle dish available at most US Bonchon locations.
Price & Serving Details
* Prices may vary by location. Delivery prices on DoorDash and Uber Eats may be higher due to service fees.
Full Nutrition Breakdown
*Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Source: Official Bonchon Nutrition Guide 2023.
What Makes Dangmyeon Unique
Most people ordering Japchae for the first time are surprised by the noodle texture. Dangmyeon — the Korean sweet potato glass noodle — behaves completely differently from wheat noodles or rice noodles.
How It Compares
Bonchon Japchae FAQ
Bonchon Japchae costs approximately $17.99 at most US locations. This makes it one of the more affordable main dish options — $1 less than the Bulgogi. Prices may vary slightly by location and are typically higher when ordering through DoorDash or Uber Eats due to service fees.
Bonchon Japchae contains 906 calories per serving (15.3 oz). It also has 28g protein, 142g carbohydrates (from the glass noodles), 23g fat, and 2,415mg sodium. It is one of the more moderate calorie options on the Bonchon main dishes menu.
No — Bonchon Japchae has zero heat. It is made with Soy Garlic sauce which is sweet and savory with no spice. It is one of the most accessible dishes on the menu for people who avoid heat entirely, including children.
Korean glass noodles (dangmyeon) are made from sweet potato starch and are naturally gluten-free as a base ingredient. However, Bonchon’s Soy Garlic sauce contains soy sauce which traditionally includes wheat, and cross-contamination is possible in a shared kitchen. Confirm with your specific location if you have celiac disease or a wheat allergy.
Bonchon Japchae contains Soy (in the sauce) and Sesame (sesame oil and sesame seeds). The official Bonchon menu notes it “contains sesame seeds or sesame seed oil.” Always confirm allergens directly with your specific Bonchon location.
Japchae uses dangmyeon — Korean glass noodles made from sweet potato starch. Unlike wheat noodles (opaque, doughy) or rice noodles (thin, fragile), dangmyeon are thick, semi-transparent, silky, and chewy in a uniquely elastic way. They absorb sauce deeply without getting mushy. They are the defining ingredient of the dish.
Yes — especially if you want something different from fried chicken. Japchae is the only noodle dish on the Bonchon menu and offers a genuinely traditional Korean flavor experience. At 906 calories and $17.99, it is a complete, filling meal. If you order Bonchon often, it is worth trying at least once as a change from the fried chicken options.
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