Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fish Cake Soup" in Korean
“Fish Cake Soup” in Korean is 어묵탕 (pronounced "eomuk tang").
어묵탕
eomuk tang
Usage & Context
Eomuk tang is a Korean fish cake soup made by simmering fish cakes on skewers in anchovy and kelp broth. It is a popular winter street food and a common menu item at pojangmacha (street food stalls).
Example Sentence
포장마차에서 어묵탕 한 컵으로 추위를 녹였다.
I warmed up from the cold with a cup of eomuk tang at a pojangmacha.
How to use 어묵탕 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fish Cake Soup” is 어묵탕, romanized as eomuk tang.
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 어묵탕.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "eo," sounds like "uh" in "butter." "Muk" sounds like "mook" in "book" or "cook." "Tang" sounds like "tong" in "strong" or "song." The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Expressing enjoyment of a seasonal food.
추운 날씨엔 역시 포장마차 어묵탕이 최고지!
On a cold day, street stall fish cake soup is the best!
Recommending a dish for a night out.
어묵탕 국물이 시원해서 술안주로 딱이야.
The broth of eomuk tang is refreshing, perfect as a drinking snack.
Suggesting a simple meal idea.
집에서 간단하게 어묵탕 끓여 먹을까?
Shall we just make eomuk tang easily at home?
Cultural Context
Eomuk tang is an iconic Korean street food, especially popular during colder months. You'll find vendors with large, steaming vats of fish cakes on skewers (꼬치, kkochi) at pojangmacha (street food stalls) across the country. It's a cheap, warm, and comforting snack or light meal, often served with a cup of its savory broth. It's also a common side dish or ingredient in home cooking, reflecting its versatility and widespread appeal.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 어묵탕 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
어묵탕 하나 주세요.
One eomuk tang, please.
어묵 국물
fish cake broth
어묵탕에 소주 한 잔
a cup of soju with eomuk tang
Related Expressions
어묵
eomuk
fish cake
꼬치
kkochi
skewer
포장마차
pojangmacha
street food stall
국물
gungmul
broth, soup
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