Bulgogi

불고기 Also: Korean BBQ Beef, Fire Meat
Gluten: Likely contains restriction
Soy: Likely contains restriction
Sesame: Likely contains restriction

Thinly sliced marinated beef cooked on a grill or in a pan, marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and Asian pear.

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

Your dietary restrictions

The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.

Full allergen breakdown

Ingredients

  • beef (rib-eye or sirloin)
  • soy sauce (Soy)
  • sesame oil (Sesame)
  • sugar
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • Asian pear
  • green onions

Hidden Ingredients

These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.

  • soy sauce (wheat + soy) throughout the marinade
  • sesame oil throughout the marinade

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely OK

No dairy in bulgogi.

Gluten-Free

Likely contains restriction

Soy sauce contains wheat.

Peanut-Free

Likely OK

No peanuts in bulgogi marinade.

Tree Nut-Free

Likely OK

No tree nuts in bulgogi.

Shellfish-Free

Likely OK

No shellfish in bulgogi.

Egg-Free

Likely OK

No eggs in bulgogi.

Fish-Free

Likely OK

No fish in bulgogi marinade.

Soy-Free

Likely contains restriction

Soy sauce is the primary marinade ingredient.

Sesame-Free

Likely contains restriction

Sesame oil is a core marinade ingredient.

Vegetarian

Likely contains restriction

Contains beef.

Key risk: Bulgogi marinade is built on soy sauce and sesame oil. The marinade penetrates the meat during marination and cannot be separated. Even plain-looking bulgogi at a BBQ restaurant has been soaked in both allergens.

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