Samanco ( Korean: 참붕어싸만코) is a South Korean brand of waffle-encased ice cream in the shape of a carp. It typically has an ice cream filling flavored with red bean paste, [1] although other flavors such as chocolate and green tea also exist. [2]
The concept of the food is based on bungeo-ppang ( carp bread, that fish being an auspicious symbol). [1] [3] [4] Bungeo-ppang itself is possibly descended from the dish taiyaki from Japan. [5]
Samanco is an emblematic summer fast food, and as of 2023 has achieved popularity in the West, where it is colloquially known as "ice cream fish". [1] [4]
Samanco ( Korean: 참붕어싸만코) is a South Korean brand of waffle-encased ice cream in the shape of a carp. It typically has an ice cream filling flavored with red bean paste, [1] although other flavors such as chocolate and green tea also exist. [2]
The concept of the food is based on bungeo-ppang ( carp bread, that fish being an auspicious symbol). [1] [3] [4] Bungeo-ppang itself is possibly descended from the dish taiyaki from Japan. [5]
Samanco is an emblematic summer fast food, and as of 2023 has achieved popularity in the West, where it is colloquially known as "ice cream fish". [1] [4]