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Miyeokguk (미역국)

Soups & Hot Pots

Seaweed soup — what every Korean eats on their birthday.

Korean name
미역국
Spice level
Not spicy
Flavor
savory · briny
Typically contains
seaweed
Vegetarian / vegan
Sometimes — vegetable-forward, but anchovy broth, fish sauce or meat garnish is common. Ask first
Also written as
miyeok guk, seaweed soup, birthday soup, miyuk guk

Spice and flavor are editorial assessments of the standard version — individual restaurants and recipes vary. Ingredient notes are typical, not guaranteed: always check with the restaurant for allergies or dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories12 kcal
Carbohydrate0.87 g
Protein0.65 g
Fat0.61 g
Sodium168 mg

Per serving (~400g): ≈48 kcal · sodium ≈672 mg (34% of the WHO daily guideline, 2,000 mg)

Per 100g · total serving 400g · Official data: National Integrated Food Nutritional Information Standard Data (Korea MFDS) (DB item: 미역국, synced 2026-07-17). Values vary by recipe and portion.

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