Haeundae’s Goraesa Eomuk will satisfy all your fish cake needs. Grab a skewered eomuk to go and stroll down to the famous beach, where your heart will soar as you take down the local treat and watch the waves lap over the bright, wide sands.

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Busan is famous for having the best fishcakes – eomuk, in the traditional style – around, and Goraesa’s largest store in Haeundae (the visitor’s paradise!) is one of the best places to try them. On the ground floor, you’ll find all different varieties of eomuk to purchase if you’re looking for a grab and go. Alternatively, on the first floor there’s a busy little restaurant where you can try them while you take a seat.

One of the most famous food shop chains in Busan, Goraesa Fishcakes have been popular for their fine fish style cake (eomuk) since the early 1960s. Fishcakes and other fishy products can be bought in large frozen packets here, or they have a fishy pick and mix of takeaway fish and other foods on skewers that you can eat on the go. When we visited in late 2023, prices started from 3,300 Won per skewer.

Eomuk, or Korean fish cake, is a beloved Busan snack that showcases the city’s deep connection to the sea. Made from ground fish mixed with starch and seasoning, Eomuk is often served on skewers or in a savory broth as part of a hot pot. The texture is chewy and satisfying, making it a comforting choice during cooler months.

With Busan being a port city, it's only right that they are known for local fish delicacies. One of these includes Eomuk, which are fish cakes most commonly available as street food. Local street vendors prepare fish cakes from a variety of white fish by pounding the meat and forming it into flat fish cakes.

In front of exit 5 of Haeundae Station, huge fishcake decorations dot the outer wall of the store - quite a statement!. This is the most famous fishcake shop in Busan, Goraesa Fishcake. They offer a variety of flavors and you can sample them before purchasing.

When in Busan, you have to try its Busan eomuk (fish cake), which is an iconic food in Busan. The popularity of the food is related with the modern history of Busan where it was once a bustling maritime city.

Historically, shops like Samjin Eomuk have played a key role in popularizing this dish, offering a variety of styles, from skewered fish cakes served in warm broth to packaged versions for home preparation.

Being a port city, Busan is popular for its fish delicacies. Eomuk or the fish cakes are most commonly available as street food in Busan. The dish is prepared by local vendors from a variety of fishes.

Among the more famous stores in the market, Goraesa stands out for its eomuk, a traditional style fish cake they’ve made since 1963.

Eomuk: Korean fishcake | can be found at restaurants or in fishcake soup and fishcake skewers at street food stalls