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Rice dishes 4
Bibimbap비빔밥 bi-bim-bap
Rice, Seasoned vegetables, Minced or sliced beef, Fried egg…
Usually contains: Soy, Wheat, Sesame +4
Sometimes contains: Fish
Some places may adjust
Dolsot Bibimbap (Hot Stone Bibimbap)돌솥비빔밥 dol-sot bi-bim-bap
Rice, Seasoned vegetables, Beef, Raw or fried egg…
Usually contains: Soy, Wheat, Sesame +4
Sometimes contains: Fish
Some places may adjust
Kimbap김밥 gim-bap
Rice with sesame oil, Dried seaweed, Egg strips, Ham or imitation crab…
Usually contains: Sesame, Egg
Sometimes contains: Pork, Fish, Wheat +4
Some places may adjust
Kimchi Fried Rice김치볶음밥 gim-chi bok-keum-bap
Rice, Kimchi, Pork, ham or spam, Fried egg…
Usually contains: Fish, Shrimp/crab, Egg +2
Sometimes contains: Pork, Soy, Wheat +1
Noodles 9
Jjajangmyeon (Black Bean Noodles)짜장면 jja-jang-myeon
Wheat noodles, Chunjang, Diced pork, Onion, zucchini, cabbage…
Usually contains: Wheat, Soy, Pork +2
Sometimes contains: Shrimp/crab, Squid/clam
Jjamppong (Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup)짬뽕 jjam-ppong
Wheat noodles, Squid, mussels, shrimp, Pork, Cabbage, onion…
Usually contains: Wheat, Squid/clam, Shrimp/crab +2
Sometimes contains: Pork, Fish, Soy +1
Mul Naengmyeon (Cold Noodle Soup)물냉면 mul naeng-myeon
Buckwheat and starch noodles, Cold beef broth, Boiled beef slices, Boiled egg…
Usually contains: Buckwheat, Wheat, Beef +3
Sometimes contains: Soy, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Bibim Naengmyeon (Spicy Cold Noodles)비빔냉면 bi-bim naeng-myeon
Buckwheat and starch noodles, Gochujang sauce, Boiled egg, Cucumber, pear…
Usually contains: Buckwheat, Wheat, Egg +4
Sometimes contains: Beef
Some places may adjust
Bibim Guksu (Spicy Mixed Noodles)비빔국수 bi-bim guk-su
Thin wheat noodles, Gochujang, vinegar, sugar, Kimchi, Cucumber…
Usually contains: Wheat, Soy, Sesame +2
Sometimes contains: Egg, Fish, Shrimp/crab
Some places may adjust
Kalguksu (Knife-cut Noodle Soup)칼국수 kal-guk-su
Hand-cut wheat noodles, Anchovy or clam broth, Zucchini, potato, Seaweed flakes…
Usually contains: Wheat, Fish, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives +1
Sometimes contains: Squid/clam, Chicken, Soy +1
Ramyeon (Korean Instant Noodles)라면 ra-myeon
Fried wheat noodles, Seasoning powder, Dried vegetables, Egg…
Usually contains: Wheat, Soy, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives +1
Sometimes contains: Beef, Egg, Fish +3
Japchae (Glass Noodle Stir-fry)잡채 jap-chae
Sweet potato glass noodles, Spinach, carrot, onion, mushroom, Beef strips, Soy sauce, sugar…
Usually contains: Soy, Wheat, Sesame +2
Sometimes contains: Beef, Egg, Pork
Some places may adjust
Kongguksu (Cold Soy Milk Noodles)콩국수 kong-guk-su
Wheat noodles, Ground soybean broth, Cucumber, Salt or sugar…
Usually contains: Wheat, Soy, Gluten
Sometimes contains: Sesame, Peanut, Tree nut +1
Stews (jjigae) 5
Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)김치찌개 gim-chi jji-gae
Aged kimchi, Pork belly or shoulder, Tofu, Onion, scallion…
Usually contains: Fish, Shrimp/crab, Soy +2
Sometimes contains: Wheat, Gluten
Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew)된장찌개 doen-jang jji-gae
Doenjang, Tofu, Zucchini, potato, onion, Chili pepper…
Usually contains: Soy, Fish, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Wheat, Beef, Squid/clam +2
Some places may adjust
Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew)순두부찌개 sun-du-bu jji-gae
Soft tofu, Chili oil and flakes, Clams, shrimp or pork, Egg…
Usually contains: Soy, Egg, Fish +1
Sometimes contains: Shrimp/crab, Squid/clam, Pork +2
Budae Jjigae (Army Stew)부대찌개 bu-dae jji-gae
Spam, ham, sausages, Instant ramen noodles, Kimchi, Sliced cheese…
Usually contains: Pork, Wheat, Dairy +5
Sometimes contains: Beef, Egg, Tomato
Gamjatang (Pork Bone Stew)감자탕 gam-ja-tang
Pork spine bones, Potato, Napa cabbage leaves, Ground perilla seeds (들깨) and perilla leaves…
Usually contains: Pork, Soy, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives +1
Sometimes contains: Wheat, Gluten
Soups 8
Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)삼계탕 sam-gye-tang
Whole young chicken, Glutinous rice, Ginseng, Jujube…
Usually contains: Chicken, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Tree nut
Seolleongtang (Ox Bone Soup)설렁탕 seol-leong-tang
Ox bones and brisket, Thin wheat noodles (somyeon), usually added, Scallion, Salt and pepper
Usually contains: Beef, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives, Wheat +1
Galbitang (Short Rib Soup)갈비탕 gal-bi-tang
Beef short ribs, Korean radish, Glass noodles, Egg garnish…
Usually contains: Beef, Soy, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Egg, Wheat, Gluten
Yukgaejang (Spicy Beef Soup)육개장 yuk-gae-jang
Shredded beef, Fernbrake, Bean sprouts, scallion, Chili oil…
Usually contains: Beef, Soy, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Egg, Wheat, Sesame +1
Miyeokguk (Seaweed Soup)미역국 mi-yeok-guk
Seaweed, Beef brisket or mussels/clams, Soy sauce, Sesame oil…
Usually contains: Soy, Sesame, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Beef, Squid/clam, Fish +2
Some places may adjust
Tteokguk (Rice Cake Soup)떡국 tteok-guk
Sliced rice cakes, Beef broth and beef, Egg garnish, Seaweed flakes…
Usually contains: Beef, Egg, Soy +2
Sometimes contains: Wheat, Fish, Gluten
Haejangguk (Hangover Soup)해장국 hae-jang-guk
Beef broth, Congealed ox blood, Napa cabbage, bean sprouts, Soybean paste…
Usually contains: Beef, Soy, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Pork, Wheat, Gluten
Dwaeji Gukbap (Pork Soup with Rice)돼지국밥 dwae-ji guk-bap
Pork bone broth, Sliced pork, Rice, Salted shrimp…
Usually contains: Pork, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Shrimp/crab, Wheat, Soy +1
BBQ & meat 8
Bulgogi불고기 bul-go-gi
Thinly sliced beef, Soy sauce, Asian pear, Sugar or honey…
Usually contains: Beef, Soy, Wheat +3
Sometimes contains: Alcohol, Honey
Galbi (Marinated Short Ribs)갈비 gal-bi
Beef or pork short ribs, Soy sauce, Pear, sugar, Garlic…
Usually contains: Soy, Wheat, Sesame +2
Sometimes contains: Beef, Pork, Alcohol
Samgyeopsal (Grilled Pork Belly)삼겹살 sam-gyeop-sal
Pork belly, Lettuce and perilla leaves, Garlic, green chili, Ssamjang…
Usually contains: Pork, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Soy, Wheat, Sesame +2
Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken)닭갈비 dak-gal-bi
Chicken thigh, Gochujang sauce, Cabbage, sweet potato, Rice cakes…
Usually contains: Chicken, Soy, Wheat +4
Sometimes contains: Dairy
Jeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy Pork Stir-fry)제육볶음 je-yuk bok-keum
Pork, Gochujang, Onion, cabbage, Soy sauce…
Usually contains: Pork, Soy, Wheat +3
Gopchang (Grilled Intestines)곱창 gop-chang
Beef or pork intestines, Onion, potato, scallion, Garlic, Sesame salt dip
Usually contains: Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Beef, Pork, Soy +3
Bossam (Boiled Pork Wraps)보쌈 bo-ssam
Boiled pork belly, Napa cabbage, Spicy radish salad, Salted shrimp…
Usually contains: Pork, Fish, Shrimp/crab +1
Sometimes contains: Squid/clam, Soy
Jokbal (Braised Pig's Trotters)족발 jok-bal
Pig's trotters, Soy sauce, Ginger, garlic, Cinnamon, star anise…
Usually contains: Pork, Soy, Wheat +2
Sometimes contains: Alcohol, Shrimp/crab
Seafood 6
Ojingeo Bokkeum (Spicy Stir-fried Squid)오징어볶음 o-jing-eo bok-keum
Squid, Gochujang and chili flakes, Onion, carrot, cabbage, Soy sauce…
Usually contains: Squid/clam, Soy, Wheat +3
Sometimes contains: Pork
Nakji Bokkeum (Spicy Stir-fried Octopus)낙지볶음 nak-ji bok-keum
Small octopus, Gochujang and chili flakes, Onion, scallion, Soy sauce…
Usually contains: Squid/clam, Soy, Wheat +3
Godeungeo Gui (Grilled Mackerel)고등어구이 go-deung-eo gu-i
Mackerel, Salt, Oil
Usually contains: Fish
Sometimes contains: Soy, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Galchi Jorim (Braised Hairtail Fish)갈치조림 gal-chi jo-rim
Hairtail fish, Korean radish, Soy sauce, Chili flakes…
Usually contains: Fish, Soy, Wheat +2
Hoe (Korean Raw Fish)회 hoe
Raw fish, Chogochujang, Soy sauce and wasabi, Lettuce, garlic
Usually contains: Fish, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Soy, Wheat, Squid/clam +2
Ganjang Gejang (Soy-marinated Raw Crab)간장게장 gan-jang ge-jang
Raw blue crab, Soy sauce, Garlic, ginger, chili, Rice wine
Usually contains: Shrimp/crab, Soy, Wheat +2
Sometimes contains: Alcohol
Pancakes (jeon) 4
Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Scallion Pancake)해물파전 hae-mul pa-jeon
Wheat flour batter, Egg, Scallions, Squid, shrimp, clams…
Usually contains: Wheat, Egg, Squid/clam +4
Kimchi Jeon (Kimchi Pancake)김치전 gim-chi-jeon
Kimchi, Wheat flour batter, Scallion, Pork…
Usually contains: Wheat, Fish, Shrimp/crab +2
Sometimes contains: Pork, Egg, Soy
Bindaetteok (Mung Bean Pancake)빈대떡 bin-dae-tteok
Ground mung beans, Pork, Kimchi, Bean sprouts…
Usually contains: Pork, Fish, Shrimp/crab +2
Sometimes contains: Wheat, Egg, Gluten
Hobak Jeon (Zucchini Fritters)호박전 ho-bak-jeon
Korean zucchini, Wheat flour, Egg, Salt…
Usually contains: Wheat, Egg, Gluten
Sometimes contains: Soy
Street food 10
Korean Fried Chicken후라이드 치킨 hu-ra-i-deu chi-kin
Chicken, Wheat flour and starch batter, Garlic, Frying oil…
Usually contains: Chicken, Wheat, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives +1
Sometimes contains: Egg, Dairy, Soy +1
Yangnyeom Chicken (Sweet Spicy Fried Chicken)양념치킨 yang-nyeom chi-kin
Fried chicken, Gochujang or chili sauce, Corn syrup, ketchup, Garlic…
Usually contains: Chicken, Wheat, Soy +3
Sometimes contains: Peanut, Sesame, Egg +1
Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)떡볶이 tteok-bok-ki
Rice cakes, Gochujang and chili flakes, Fish cakes, Anchovy and kelp broth…
Usually contains: Wheat, Soy, Fish +2
Sometimes contains: Egg, Sesame, Dairy +1
Eomuk / Odeng (Fish Cake Skewers)어묵 eo-muk
Fish paste, Wheat flour, Starch, Anchovy and radish broth
Usually contains: Fish, Wheat, Gluten
Sometimes contains: Soy, Shrimp/crab, Egg +1
Sundae (Korean Blood Sausage)순대 sun-dae
Pork intestine casing, Pig blood, Glass noodles, Glutinous rice…
Usually contains: Pork, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Wheat, Soy, Sesame +2
Hotteok (Sweet Filled Pancake)호떡 ho-tteok
Wheat flour dough, Brown sugar, Cinnamon, Peanuts, sunflower or pumpkin seeds…
Usually contains: Wheat, Gluten
Sometimes contains: Peanut, Tree nut, Sesame +2
Bungeoppang (Fish-shaped Pastry)붕어빵 bung-eo-ppang
Wheat flour batter, Egg, Milk, Sweet red bean paste
Usually contains: Wheat, Egg, Dairy +1
Gyeran-ppang (Egg Bread)계란빵 gye-ran-ppang
Wheat flour, Whole egg, Milk, Butter…
Usually contains: Wheat, Egg, Dairy +1
Sometimes contains: Pork
Korean Corn Dog핫도그 hat-do-geu
Sausage or mozzarella, Wheat batter, Bread crumbs or potato, Sugar…
Usually contains: Wheat, Egg, Dairy +2
Sometimes contains: Pork, Chicken, Soy +1
Mandu (Korean Dumplings)만두 man-du
Wheat wrapper, Ground pork, Tofu, Glass noodles…
Usually contains: Wheat, Pork, Soy +2
Sometimes contains: Beef, Sesame, Egg +2
Some places may adjust
Side dishes (banchan) 8
Kimchi (Cabbage Kimchi)배추김치 bae-chu gim-chi
Napa cabbage, Red chili flakes, Garlic, ginger, scallion, Fish sauce…
Usually contains: Fish, Shrimp/crab, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Squid/clam, Wheat, Gluten
Kkakdugi (Radish Kimchi)깍두기 kkak-du-gi
Korean radish, Chili flakes, Garlic, ginger, Fish sauce…
Usually contains: Fish, Shrimp/crab, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Dubu Jorim (Braised Tofu)두부조림 du-bu jo-rim
Tofu, Soy sauce, Chili flakes, Garlic, scallion…
Usually contains: Soy, Wheat, Sesame +2
Sometimes contains: Fish
Some places may adjust
Kongnamul Muchim (Seasoned Bean Sprouts)콩나물무침 kong-na-mul mu-chim
Soybean sprouts, Sesame oil and seeds, Garlic, Salt…
Usually contains: Soy, Sesame, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Fish
Sigeumchi Namul (Seasoned Spinach)시금치나물 si-geum-chi na-mul
Spinach, Sesame oil and seeds, Garlic, Soy sauce or salt
Usually contains: Sesame, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Soy, Wheat, Fish +1
Gyeran Mari (Rolled Omelette)계란말이 gye-ran ma-ri
Eggs, Carrot, scallion, onion, Salt, Cheese or ham
Usually contains: Egg, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Dairy, Pork, Fish
Gyeran Jjim (Steamed Egg)계란찜 gye-ran jjim
Eggs, Water or anchovy broth, Scallion, Salted shrimp or salt
Usually contains: Egg, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Fish, Shrimp/crab
Myeolchi Bokkeum (Stir-fried Anchovies)멸치볶음 myeol-chi bok-keum
Dried anchovies, Soy sauce, Corn syrup or sugar, Garlic…
Usually contains: Fish, Soy, Wheat +3
Sometimes contains: Peanut, Tree nut
Desserts & drinks 7
Injeolmi (Soybean-dusted Rice Cake)인절미 in-jeol-mi
Glutinous rice, Roasted soybean powder, Sugar, Salt
Usually contains: Soy
Sometimes contains: Tree nut
Vegan recipe
Soybean powder (soy). Shops that also make nut rice cakes may cause cross-contact, and flavoured versions (bingsu, toast, latte) can add milk or wheat.
Patbingsu (Shaved Ice with Red Beans)팥빙수 pat-bing-su
Shaved milk ice, Sweet red beans, Rice cake pieces, Condensed milk…
Usually contains: Dairy, Soy
Sometimes contains: Tree nut, Peanut, Wheat +2
Yakgwa (Honey Cookie)약과 yak-gwa
Wheat flour, Sesame oil, Honey, Rice wine or soju…
Usually contains: Wheat, Sesame, Alcohol +2
Sometimes contains: Tree nut
Hobakjuk (Pumpkin Porridge)호박죽 ho-bak-juk
Pumpkin, Glutinous rice flour, Sugar, salt, Red beans…
Sometimes contains: Tree nut, Dairy
Dalgona (Honeycomb Toffee)달고나 dal-go-na
Sugar, Baking soda
None of the allergens we track in the usual recipe.
Vegan recipe
Usually just sugar and baking soda. Check any added toppings or flavours; "dalgona coffee" is a different drink with milk.
Sikhye (Sweet Rice Drink)식혜 sik-hye
Rice, Barley malt, Sugar, Ginger
Usually contains: Gluten
Sometimes contains: Tree nut, Wheat
Vegan recipe
Made with barley malt, so it has gluten even though it is a rice drink. Not for gluten-free diets.
Makgeolli (Rice Wine)막걸리 mak-geol-li
Rice, Nuruk, Water, Sweeteners
Usually contains: Alcohol
Sometimes contains: Wheat, Gluten
Vegan recipe
Alcohol (about 6%). The nuruk starter is often made from wheat and some brands use wheat, so it may have wheat or gluten. Check the label.