KOREA'S WARM STREET BITE

Eomuk

어묵

Warm Skewers, Cozy Moments

Eomuk is seasoned fish cake folded onto skewers and warmed in a light, savory broth. Pick one from a steaming street stall and sip the broth between bites.

Warm Broth

Market Favorite

Winter Comfort

What is Eomuk?

Eomuk is seasoned fish paste shaped into sheets or cakes, folded onto skewers and warmed in a light anchovy-kelp broth at street stalls.

Fish Cake
어묵

Light Broth
육수

Kelp & Radish
다시마와 무

Green Onion
대파

How to Enjoy Eomuk

Simple ways to enjoy every bite like a local.

Choose a Skewer

Pick a folded fish cake from the steaming pot.

Taste the Broth

Sip the clear, warming broth between bites.

Dip and Enjoy

Add a little soy-mustard sauce and eat it warm.

Perfect With

Spicy snacks, light dipping sauce and familiar sides complement its gentle broth.

Tteokbokki
떡볶이

Soy & Mustard
간장 겨자 소스

Gimbap
김밥

Kimchi
김치

TRAVELER TIP

Don’t Miss the Broth!

The warm, savory broth is as popular as the skewers. Try a sip!

Try with Chili Powder

Many Koreans sprinkle chili powder on the broth for a spicier taste.

Enjoy with Other Foods

Odeng goes perfectly with tteokbokki and gimbap—a classic street-food trio!

Easy to Find

Find odeng skewers at street stalls, traditional markets, and most gimbap or tteokbokki shops across Korea.

WHERE TO TRY

Find Eomuk in Korea

Find steaming eomuk pots at traditional markets and busy street-food stalls, especially on cool evenings.