What's in it
Rice, seaweed, spicy squid, radish kimchi.
More about Chungmu Gimbap
Chungmu is the old name of Tongyeong, a port on the south coast. The usual story is that the rice was rolled plain because filled gimbap spoiled quickly on fishing boats, so the spicy sides were packed separately.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: no — seafood is part of the dish.
- Pork: usually pork-free.
- Allergens: Soy, Sesame, Molluscs.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is chungmu gimbap?
Thumb-sized plain rice rolls served with spicy squid and radish kimchi on the side — a specialty of Tongyeong.
Is chungmu gimbap spicy?
Yes — it is spicy. You can ask for less spice: 덜 맵게 해 주세요 (deol maepge hae juseyo).
Is chungmu gimbap vegetarian?
No — seafood is part of the dish.
Does chungmu gimbap contain pork?
Usually pork-free.
What is chungmu gimbap called in Korean?
충무김밥, pronounced “chungmugimbap”.