What's in it
Rice, seaweed, carrot, spinach, pickled radish, mustard sauce.
More about Mayak Gimbap
Mayak gimbap is the signature snack of Gwangjang Market in Seoul, where stalls serve plates of the little rolls with mustard-soy dip. People eat them while walking around the market, often with a mung bean pancake (bindaetteok).
Good to know
Some versions add fish cake.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: fillings and broth vary — ask what is in it.
- Pork: usually pork-free.
- Allergens: Soy, Sesame.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is Mayak Gimbap?
Bite-size gimbap with carrot, spinach and pickled radish, dipped in a mustard-soy sauce. "Mayak" means "drug" — here it means addictive. There are no drugs in it.
Is Mayak Gimbap spicy?
No — it is not spicy.
Is Mayak Gimbap vegetarian?
Fillings and broth vary — ask what is in it.
Does Mayak Gimbap contain pork?
Usually pork-free.
What is Mayak Gimbap called in Korean?
마약김밥, pronounced “mayakgimbap”.