What's in it
Chicken, cabbage, sweet potato, rice cakes, gochujang.
More about Dakgalbi
Chuncheon in Gangwon-do has a whole street of dakgalbi restaurants, where staff cook it for you on a huge iron pan in the middle of the table. Cheese, noodles and extra rice cakes are popular add-ons.
Good to know
Finish with fried rice made in the same pan (볶음밥).
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Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: no — chicken is part of the dish.
- Pork: usually pork-free — meat is not halal unless the restaurant is certified.
- Allergens: Wheat / gluten, Soy.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is Dakgalbi?
Chicken, cabbage, sweet potato and rice cakes stir-fried in spicy sauce on a big pan at your table — Chuncheon's specialty.
Is Dakgalbi spicy?
Yes — it is spicy. You can ask for less spice: 덜 맵게 해 주세요 (deol maepge hae juseyo).
Is Dakgalbi vegetarian?
No — chicken is part of the dish.
Does Dakgalbi contain pork?
Usually pork-free — meat is not halal unless the restaurant is certified.
Is Dakgalbi gluten-free?
No — it usually contains wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.
What is Dakgalbi called in Korean?
철판닭갈비, pronounced “cheolpandakgalbi”.