About
About BapCheck
A free food companion for travellers in Korea who have allergies or follow a diet.
Why we built BapCheck
Korean food is one of the best parts of a trip. But for someone with a food allergy or a strict diet, a simple meal can mean guessing. We wanted travellers to order with clear information instead of hope.
The problem
- Dish names do not show broth, sauce or seasoning.
- Anchovy broth, fish sauce and salted shrimp hide in many dishes.
- Explaining an allergy in Korean is hard, and labels are in Korean only.
- Kitchens share oil, grills and tools, and recipes change between restaurants.
How BapCheck helps
- My Food CardSet your allergies and diet, and get a card in Korean to show staff.
- Food GuideSee the usual and hidden ingredients of 69 Korean dishes.
- Scan a LabelPhotograph the Korean ingredient list on a package and read it in your language.
- RestaurantsBrowse 157 chain branches by area, with menus from official allergen tables.
Our principles
- We never call food safe. We show what a source lists and what to ask.
- Every answer shows its source: general recipe, official table or restaurant.
- Your allergy settings stay on your phone. Core features work without an account.
- Free, with no ads on the card, results, label or SOS screens.
What BapCheck cannot guarantee
- That a dish is free of an ingredient. Only the kitchen knows today's recipe.
- That there is no cross-contact from shared oil, grills or tools.
- That a scanned label was read without mistakes. Always check the package.
- Medical advice. In an emergency call 119.