Samgyeopsal
Thick slices of uncured pork belly grilled at the table, eaten wrapped in lettuce with garlic, green onion, and ssamjang paste.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Ingredients
- pork belly
- garlic
- green onion
- ssamjang (doenjang + gochujang)
- perilla leaves
- sesame oil with salt dip (Sesame)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- ssamjang dipping paste contains doenjang (soy) and gochujang (soy + wheat)
- sesame oil and salt dip
- sesame seeds in the dipping accompaniments
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in samgyeopsal.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffThe meat itself is gluten-free, but ssamjang and gochujang in the condiments contain wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in samgyeopsal.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in samgyeopsal.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in samgyeopsal.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in samgyeopsal.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in samgyeopsal.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionSsamjang and doenjang (both soy products) are served as accompaniments.
Sesame-Free
Likely contains restrictionSesame oil and sesame seeds are standard dipping accompaniments.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains pork.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in samgyeopsal. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | The meat itself is gluten-free, but ssamjang and gochujang in the condiments contain wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in samgyeopsal. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in samgyeopsal. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in samgyeopsal. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in samgyeopsal. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in samgyeopsal. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Ssamjang and doenjang (both soy products) are served as accompaniments. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely contains restriction | Sesame oil and sesame seeds are standard dipping accompaniments. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains pork. |
Key risk: The pork itself is plain, but every condiment served alongside contains soy and sesame. Ssamjang (the dipping paste) combines doenjang and gochujang, both of which are soy products. The sesame oil dipping sauce is served automatically.
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