Where does Pyeongyang Onban come from?

Pyeongyang Onban — country of origin: North Korea.

What is Pyeongyang Onban made of?

Rice, chicken, broth, button mushroom, egg, spring onion.

How do you pronounce Pyeongyang Onban?

평양온반 (Korean, North Korea) is pronounced /pʰjʌŋjaŋ onban/.

Pyeongyang Onban

평양온반Pronunciation (IPA) /pʰjʌŋjaŋ onban/

A Pyongyang rice dish served with sliced chicken and vegetables in a hot broth.

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Egg

Contains eggs and egg products

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

What it really is

A Pyongyang rice dish served with sliced chicken and vegetables in a hot broth.

The broth may be poured over rice or served so the rice and soup remain partly distinct; presentation depends on the kitchen. Its name points to a particular Pyongyang dish and should not be generalized to every Korean chicken-and-rice soup. Describe the bowl as served, including whether vegetables are cooked in the broth or arranged on top.

Garnishes and broth seasoning vary; identify the chicken, vegetables and broth actually served.

The serving is assembled so that rice, chicken and broth meet in the same bowl. The hot liquid warms the rice and carries the flavor of the poultry; slices or pieces of chicken and vegetables make it more substantial than plain rice soup. Garnishes and broth seasoning vary, so they should not be treated as mandatory elements. Its identity rests on the Pyongyang association and the combination of rice, chicken and hot broth.

A Pyongyang rice dish served with sliced chicken and vegetables in a hot broth. Recipes differ by region and household, while the core combination is rice, chicken, vegetables and broth.

How it's served

Serve as a traditional meal or snack, with customary accompaniments where appropriate.
Preparation and ingredients vary between regions, households and restaurants.

Confirm the actual ingredients and preparation with the kitchen before making allergen or dietary claims.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Pyeongyang Onban?: A Pyongyang rice dish served with sliced chicken and vegetables in a hot broth.
Where does Pyeongyang Onban come from?: Pyeongyang Onban — country of origin: North Korea.
What is Pyeongyang Onban made of?: Rice, chicken, broth, button mushroom, egg, spring onion.
Which allergens does Pyeongyang Onban contain?: Contains eggs and egg products.
How do you pronounce Pyeongyang Onban?: 평양온반 (Korean, North Korea) is pronounced /pʰjʌŋjaŋ onban/. Select the speaker button next to the dish name to hear it.