What's in it
Loach, cabbage greens, perilla seeds, soybean paste.
More about Loach Soup
The loach is ground into the soup with its bones, so you will not see whole fish — it looks like a thick soup of greens. Namwon in Jeolla-do is famous for it, and Koreans eat it as a stamina food, especially in autumn.
Good to know
Add a pinch of sancho (Korean pepper) powder.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: no — fish is part of the dish.
- Pork: usually pork-free.
- Allergens: Fish, Soy.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is loach soup?
Thick soup made from ground mudfish (loach) with greens and perilla seeds.
Is loach soup spicy?
Only mildly — it has a little heat.
Is loach soup vegetarian?
No — fish is part of the dish.
Does loach soup contain pork?
Usually pork-free.
What is loach soup called in Korean?
추어탕, pronounced “chueotang”.