Galbi
Korean marinated beef or pork short ribs, typically marinated in soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and Asian pear, grilled at the table.
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 or pork short ribs
- soy sauce (Soy)
- sugar
- sesame oil (Sesame)
- garlic
- ginger
- Asian pear
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- soy sauce throughout the marinade (wheat + soy)
- sesame oil throughout the marinade
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in galbi.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionSoy sauce contains wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in galbi marinade.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in galbi.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in galbi.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in galbi.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in galbi 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 or pork.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in galbi. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Soy sauce contains wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in galbi marinade. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in galbi. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in galbi. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in galbi. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in galbi 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 or pork. |
Key risk: Like bulgogi, galbi marinade is built on soy sauce and sesame oil, both of which penetrate the meat during marination. Pre-marinated galbi arrives at the table already containing both allergens and cannot be rinsed off.
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