What's in it
Pork, onion, gochujang, rice.
More about Spicy Pork Rice Bowl
This is one of the most ordered lunches in Korea, found at gimbap shops, snack bars and cafeterias in office districts. It usually comes with soup and kimchi, and sometimes lettuce for wrapping. If you want it milder, ask for 덜 맵게 (deol maepge, less spicy).
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: no — pork is part of the dish.
- Pork: contains pork.
- Allergens: Wheat / gluten, Soy, Sesame.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is spicy pork rice bowl?
Pork stir-fried with onion in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, served over rice.
Is spicy pork rice bowl spicy?
Yes — it is spicy. You can ask for less spice: 덜 맵게 해 주세요 (deol maepge hae juseyo).
Is spicy pork rice bowl vegetarian?
No — pork is part of the dish.
Does spicy pork rice bowl contain pork?
Yes — it contains pork.
Is spicy pork rice bowl gluten-free?
No — it usually contains wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.
What is spicy pork rice bowl called in Korean?
제육덮밥, pronounced “jeyukdeopbap”.