Red Bean Filled Pastry

Bungeoppang originates from a similar Japanese treat, Taiyaki. Taiyaki is also a fish-shaped treat, which is filled with red azuki bean paste. Taiyaki was introduced to Korea during the 1930s, and over time, Korean street food vendors have adapted the dish to make it their own. For example, bungeoppang is smaller in size when compared to teriyaki.

Literally “carp bread”, bungoeppang goldfish-shaped snacks are like the most commonly sold winter snack food in South Korea. Take a bite into this delectable flour pastry stuffed with red bean paste that is grilled to a nice brown.

You won’t be disappointed by the crispy outer layer or the mildly sweet inner filling. One of the popular Korean winter street foods, you don’t have to worry about it breaking your budget, as both bungeoppang (and the similar ingeoppang) can be bought in schools of three to five for around KRW 2,000.