Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pojangmacha" in Korean
“Pojangmacha” in Korean is 포장마차 (pronounced "pojangmacha").
포장마차
pojangmacha
Usage & Context
Pojangmacha are Korean street food tents or stalls that serve snacks and drinks. They are an iconic part of Korean street culture and nightlife, especially in cities like Seoul.
Example Sentence
비 오는 날 포장마차에서 어묵과 소주를 즐겼다.
On a rainy day, I enjoyed fish cakes and soju at a pojangmacha.
How to use 포장마차 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pojangmacha” is 포장마차, romanized as pojangmacha.
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 포장마차.
Pronunciation Guide
포 (po) sounds like 'poh' as in 'pole'. 장 (jang) rhymes with 'gang'. 마 (ma) sounds like 'mah' as in 'mama'. 차 (cha) sounds like 'cha' in 'chai'. The syllables flow smoothly, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable of each two-syllable part (포장, 마차).
More Example Sentences
Describing a common after-work activity.
퇴근하고 동료들이랑 포장마차에서 한잔 했어.
After work, I had a drink with my colleagues at a pojangmacha.
Expressing enjoyment of a specific scenario.
비 오는 날 포장마차에서 뜨끈한 어묵탕 먹으면 최고지!
On a rainy day, eating hot fish cake soup at a pojangmacha is the best!
Referencing a common trope in K-dramas.
한국 드라마 보면 포장마차에서 고민 상담하는 장면이 많이 나와.
If you watch Korean dramas, many scenes show people discussing their worries at a pojangmacha.
Cultural Context
Pojangmacha are iconic street food tents in Korea, instantly recognizable by their red or orange tarpaulins. They are more than just food stalls; they are social hubs, especially after dark, where people gather to unwind, share stories, and enjoy affordable street food like tteokbokki, odeng (fish cakes), and soju. Often depicted in K-dramas as places for heartfelt conversations or dramatic encounters, pojangmacha offer a unique, authentic slice of Korean nightlife and culture.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 포장마차 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
포장마차에서 한잔하다
to have a drink at a pojangmacha
포장마차 가자
Let's go to a pojangmacha.
포장마차 분위기
pojangmacha atmosphere
Related Expressions
길거리 음식
gilgeori eumsik
street food
야식
yasik
late-night snack/meal
어묵
eomuk
fish cake
소주
soju
Korean distilled alcoholic beverage
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