Galbitang
A clear Korean soup made by slowly simmering beef short ribs, resulting in a clean, rich broth served with radish and green onions.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- beef short ribs
- radish
- green onions
- garlic
- ginger
- water
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- pure beef broth with minimal seasonings
- sometimes soy sauce added tableside
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in galbitang.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffSoy sauce (which contains wheat) is sometimes added tableside or used in the broth. Verify with restaurant.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in galbitang.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in galbitang.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in galbitang.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in galbitang.
Fish-Free
Likely OKPure beef broth. No fish-based ingredients.
Soy-Free
Check with staffSoy sauce is sometimes added tableside or used in the broth. Verify with restaurant.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in galbitang.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains beef.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in galbitang. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Soy sauce (which contains wheat) is sometimes added tableside or used in the broth. Verify with restaurant. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in galbitang. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in galbitang. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in galbitang. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in galbitang. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | Pure beef broth. No fish-based ingredients. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | Soy sauce is sometimes added tableside or used in the broth. Verify with restaurant. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in galbitang. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains beef. |
Key risk: Galbitang is one of the safest Korean dishes for most allergens. It is a pure beef broth without soy sauce, fish sauce, or shellfish. The main risks are cross-contamination in shared kitchens and soy sauce added tableside.
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