Korean Dictionary
How to say "Gyeran Jjim" in Korean
“Gyeran Jjim” in Korean is 계란찜 (pronounced "gyeran jjim").
계란찜
gyeran jjim
Usage & Context
Gyeran jjim is a fluffy, savory Korean steamed egg custard made with eggs, broth, and seasonings. It is a popular banchan found in many Korean restaurants, known for its light and airy texture.
Example Sentence
계란찜은 부드럽고 폭신해서 어린이도 좋아한다.
Gyeran jjim is soft and fluffy, so children love it too.
How to use 계란찜 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Gyeran Jjim” is 계란찜, romanized as gyeran jjim.
Usage tip
Use this word with ordering phrases, taste descriptions, and polite requests when speaking in a restaurant.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 계란찜.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'gye-ran-jjim' — 'gye' sounds like 'gyeh' (like saying 'geh' with a tiny 'y' glide), 'ran' rhymes with 'ron,' and 'jjim' has a tensed 'jj' sound — almost like biting down on the 'j' before releasing into 'im.' Keep the final 'm' gentle.
More Example Sentences
comparing styles of the dish at a Korean BBQ restaurant
뚝배기에 담긴 계란찜이 제일 맛있어요.
Gyeran jjim served in a stone bowl is the most delicious.
talking about your go-to side dish order
고깃집에 가면 계란찜은 꼭 시켜요.
Whenever I go to a BBQ restaurant, I always order gyeran jjim.
asking a Korean friend for a family recipe
계란찜 만드는 법 좀 알려 주세요.
Please teach me how to make gyeran jjim.
Cultural Context
계란찜 is the soft, soufflé-like side dish that arrives bubbling in a 뚝배기 (stone pot) at Korean BBQ restaurants, especially at 고깃집 specializing in pork belly. Kids absolutely love it — it's often the first 'real' Korean food foreign visitors warm up to. The homemade version is flatter and silkier, steamed in a water bath, while the restaurant version is whipped vigorously to get that dramatic rising top. Gochugaru-free and mildly sweet, it's a rare Korean dish with zero spice.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 계란찜 inside ordering situations, because the natural Korean phrase often includes a polite request ending.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
계란찜 하나 주세요.
One gyeran jjim, please.
계란찜이 진짜 부드러워요.
The gyeran jjim is really soft.
계란찜 리필 돼요?
Can I get a refill on the gyeran jjim?
Related Expressions
계란말이
gye-ran-ma-ri
rolled Korean omelette
계란후라이
gye-ran-hu-ra-i
fried egg
뚝배기
ttuk-bae-gi
traditional Korean stone pot
반찬
ban-chan
Korean side dishes
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