German Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer's aromatic spice complements Japchae's savory and sweet flavors.
Riesling
Riesling's acidity balances the dish's soy and sesame notes.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde offers a crisp, refreshing contrast to the rich noodles.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the dish's texture and flavors.
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/salt — bright lime and tequila cut through sesame oil and echo soy's umami
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
acid,heat — ginger spice and lemon echo Japchae’s savory-sweet notes and refresh palate
Collins glass • Medium • 5 min
acid,bubbles,herbal — bright citrus and effervescence to cut soy-sesame richness
Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — lemon tang and light sweetness balance the dish's savory-sweet profile
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid,bubbles — clean lime and soda provide a light, refreshing counterpoint
Copper Mug • Medium • 5 min
acid,bubbles,heat — ginger-lime fizz cleanses and complements sesame/soy umami
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/bubbles — fizzy citrus refreshes palate between bites of oily, noodle textures
Old Fashioned • Medium • 10 min
herbal,acid — rosemary brings savory herbal lift that pairs well with sesame/soy
Highball • Medium • 5 min
acid/herbal/bubbles — lime, soda and mint refresh and lighten the rich, savory noodles
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
bitter,bubbles,acid — slight bitterness and soda contrast richness and accent veg notes
Champagne flute • Easy • 5 min
bubbles,acid,sweet — sparkling wine with honey/lemon adds elegance and lifts flavors
Highball glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/bitter — lemon and tonic add a crisp, slightly bitter lift to complement soy and sesame