Bulgogi
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 OKNo dairy in bulgogi.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionSoy sauce contains wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in bulgogi marinade.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in bulgogi.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in bulgogi.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in bulgogi.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in bulgogi marinade.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionSoy sauce is the primary marinade ingredient.
Sesame-Free
Likely contains restrictionSesame oil is a core marinade ingredient.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains beef.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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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