Bibimbap
A Korean rice bowl topped with seasoned vegetables (namul), gochujang paste, a fried egg, and sometimes beef, mixed together before eating.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- steamed rice
- seasoned vegetables (spinach, bean sprouts, carrots, mushrooms)
- gochujang
- fried egg (Egg)
- sesame oil (Sesame)
- beef or tofu (optional) (Soy)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- fried egg on top by default
- sesame oil in every vegetable topping
- gochujang (soy + wheat)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in bibimbap.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionGochujang contains wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKPeanuts are not in traditional bibimbap.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKTree nuts are not used in bibimbap.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in standard bibimbap.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionA fried egg is the standard topping.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in standard bibimbap (verify anchovy broth is not used to season namul).
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionGochujang contains fermented soybean. Tofu version adds more soy.
Sesame-Free
Likely contains restrictionSesame oil and sesame seeds are used in every vegetable topping.
Vegetarian
Check with staffVegetable versions exist but egg is standard. Request no egg for vegan.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in bibimbap. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Gochujang contains wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | Peanuts are not in traditional bibimbap. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | Tree nuts are not used in bibimbap. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in standard bibimbap. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | A fried egg is the standard topping. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in standard bibimbap (verify anchovy broth is not used to season namul). |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Gochujang contains fermented soybean. Tofu version adds more soy. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely contains restriction | Sesame oil and sesame seeds are used in every vegetable topping. |
| Vegetarian | Check with staff | Vegetable versions exist but egg is standard. Request no egg for vegan. |
Key risk: Bibimbap looks like a healthy vegetable rice bowl but every component carries allergens: the fried egg is standard, sesame oil seasons each vegetable, and gochujang contains both soy and wheat. The dolsot (stone pot) version may have sesame seeds baked into the rice crust.
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