Ahn'Juu

Name Variations

 * anju

About an-ju
Anju (Korean pronunciation: [andʑu]) is a general term for a Korean side dish consumed with alcohol (often with Korean soju). Some of these side dishes can also be ordered as an appetizer or a main dish. These side dishes are different from the banchan side dishes served with a regular Korean meal. Some examples of anju are: fried chicken, dried squid with gochujang, assorted fruits, dubu kimchi (tofu with kimchi), or peanuts.

Anju are usually served at bars, restaurants, and karaoke establishments which serve alcohol. In many drinking establishments throughout Korea, the purchase of accompanying anju is required if ordering alcoholic drinks. Appetizers or drinking snacks or nibbles a tapas-like array of dishes or bowls of nibbles spread out on the tabletop to dip into usually savoury, pungent and strong-flavoured foods that help promote a healthy thirst, to be quenched with copious amounts of soju, makkolli, or beer.

Anju Recipes

 * Korean Snacks
 * North Korean Snacks
 * Ohjing-oe Tuigim