Chapagetti or Jin Jjajang: which Korean black bean noodle should you buy?

Published Nov 3, 2026 · Gatgooun

Written with AI assistance and reviewed by the Gatgooun editor. We have not tasted these products; sizes, directions and allergens are the makers' and listings' own. For information only.

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Our suggestion: choose Nongshim's Chapagetti if you want a 16-pack; choose Ottogi's Jin Jjajang if you'd rather start with a four-pack and want cooking steps the maker publishes in English.

Both are instant black bean sauce noodles: Nongshim calls Chapagetti its take on jajangmyeon, and Ottogi calls Jin Jjajang a Korean instant noodle with a smoky flavored black bean sauce. This guide lays out the pack sizes and what each maker publishes on its own English page. We read those pages and the Amazon listing titles on November 1, 2026. Our editorial rules: we don't list prices or describe taste.

What each maker says it is

• Nongshim USA calls Chapagetti its take on jajangmyeon, Korea's noodles in black bean sauce, and says it spent years perfecting its signature black bean sauce.
• Ottogi's English page calls Jin Jjajang a Korean instant noodle with a smoky flavored black bean sauce and chewy, thick noodles.
• Ottogi publishes Jin Jjajang's steps on its English page (below). Nongshim USA's Chapagetti page gives no directions. Our note: use the steps printed on the Chapagetti package.
• Nongshim's page lists Chapagetti in two formats, bag and square bowl. Our note: check the format on the listing before you order.

The two side by side

Nongshim and Ottogi publish different things on their English pages. Where a page doesn't give something, the table says so. Our note: for anything marked not given or not listed, read the package you receive.

Ottogi's directions for Jin Jjajang

Ottogi's page is its global English one. Our note: if the package you receive gives different steps, follow the package.

1. Put 500 ml of water in a pot, add the dried mix and bring it to a boil.
2. Add the noodles and cook for 5 more minutes.
3. Turn off the heat and drain the water.
4. Add the liquid sauce, stir well and serve.

Which one to buy

• First time trying instant black bean noodles: our suggestion is Jin Jjajang, because the pack is four and Ottogi's English page gives the steps.
• Already a Chapagetti fan: our suggestion is the 16-pack, so you have it on hand.
• Avoiding shrimp or sesame: Nongshim lists both for Chapagetti. Ottogi's page doesn't list allergens. Our note: read the Jin Jjajang package before you cook.
• Our suggestion before ordering 16 packs of one product: count how often you'd eat it.
• Want more Korean noodle ideas? Our soup or stir-fry guide covers Shin Ramyun, Jin Ramen and Buldak Carbonara by cooking method.

Sources

• Nongshim USA: Chapagetti
• Ottogi (global English site): Jin Jjajang, bag
• Amazon US listing: Nongshim Chapagetti, 4.5 oz, pack of 16
• Amazon US listing: OTTOGI JIN Jjajang, 4.76 oz, pack of 4