Jorim (braised in sauce)

감자조림 Gamjajorim

Small potato pieces simmered in a sweet soy sauce glaze, served as a side dish with rice.

At a glance

Fact	Details
Main ingredients	Potatoes, soy sauce, sugar or syrup, garlic
How it's served	Small pieces in a shallow dish, glossy and brown, set out warm or cool with other side dishes
Spice level	Not spicy — No chili heat.
Diet	Vegetarian option — The dish is meat-free, or a meat-free version is commonly served. Still check the broth and sauces.
Allergens	Soy · Wheat · Sesame
Ask about	Some versions add fish cake, small anchovies or chili to the soy glaze.
On the menu	감자조림 (Gamjajorim)
Also called	gamja jorim · gamja jolim · Korean braised potatoes
Region	Nationwide

Based on the usual recipe. Restaurants vary, so always tell the staff.

Pick up a piece with chopsticks
Gamjajorim comes in a small dish for the table to share. Take one or two pieces at a time.
Eat it with rice
The glaze is sweet and salty, so it goes best with a bite of plain rice or between bites of soup.
Ask for a refill
Side dishes are often refilled for free. Some restaurants have a self-serve side dish bar instead.

Order it as 감자조림. You rarely need to: it usually comes free as a side dish with a meal, and you can ask for more.

Usually yes. The standard glaze is soy sauce, sugar and garlic, but some versions add fish cake or anchovies, so ask the staff.

Potatoes and a soy sauce glaze. Garlic and sugar or syrup are standard, and sesame seeds or sesame oil often go on top.

Not spicy. Some versions add a little chili, so ask if you avoid heat.