Korean Dictionary
How to say "Eomuk Bokkeum" in Korean
“Eomuk Bokkeum” in Korean is 어묵볶음 (pronounced "eomuk bokkeum").
어묵볶음
eomuk bokkeum
Usage & Context
Eomuk bokkeum is a Korean stir-fried fish cake dish seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil. It is an easy and popular banchan found in Korean school lunches and home cooking.
Example Sentence
어묵볶음은 학교 급식에서 인기 있는 반찬이다.
Eomuk bokkeum is a popular banchan in school lunches.
How to use 어묵볶음 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Eomuk Bokkeum” is 어묵볶음, romanized as eomuk bokkeum.
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 어묵볶음.
Pronunciation Guide
어 (eo) sounds like 'uh' in 'umbrella'. 묵 (muk) sounds like 'mook' in 'book', but with a 'm'. 볶 (bok) sounds like 'bock' in 'bock beer'. 음 (eum) sounds like 'oom' in 'boom' but shorter, or the 'um' in 'album'. The 'm' sound from 어묵 carries over to the 볶, making it flow smoothly.
More Example Sentences
Telling a friend what's in your lunchbox.
도시락 반찬으로 어묵볶음 싸왔어.
I packed eomuk bokkeum as a side dish for my lunchbox.
Expressing a preference for how to prepare a dish.
어묵볶음은 매콤하게 만들어야 제맛이지!
Eomuk bokkeum tastes best when made spicy!
Suggesting a street food outing with friends.
길거리 포장마차에서 어묵볶음이랑 떡볶이 먹자.
Let's eat eomuk bokkeum and tteokbokki at a street food stall.
Cultural Context
Eomuk bokkeum, or stir-fried fish cakes, is one of the most common and beloved banchan (side dishes) in Korea. It's a staple in school lunches, home-cooked meals, and even street food stalls. Its versatility allows for various preparations – sweet, savory, or spicy – making it a crowd-pleaser. Fish cakes (어묵, eomuk or 오뎅, odeng) themselves are also popular as street food skewers, especially in colder weather, dipped in a savory broth.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 어묵볶음 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
어묵볶음 리필 되나요?
Can I get a refill of eomuk bokkeum?
어묵볶음 좀 더 주세요.
Please give me some more eomuk bokkeum.
어묵볶음 만드는 법 알려줄게.
I'll tell you how to make eomuk bokkeum.
Related Expressions
어묵탕
eomuk-tang
Fish cake soup
떡볶이
tteokbokki
Spicy stir-fried rice cakes (often eaten with eomuk)
반찬
banchan
Side dish (general term)
오뎅
odeng
Fish cake (Japanese loanword, commonly used)
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