What's in it
Beef head meat, beef broth, rice, green onion.
More about Beef Head Rice Soup
Beef head rice soup is a market and roadside classic, simmered for hours, with tender, gelatinous slices of cheek and head meat. Like other gukbap, it comes mild — season it at the table with salt, pepper and green onion.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: no — beef and offal or blood are part of the dish.
- Pork: usually pork-free — meat is not halal unless the restaurant is certified.
- Allergens: Soy.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is beef head rice soup?
Rich soup made with meat from a cow's head, served with rice.
Is beef head rice soup spicy?
No — it is not spicy.
Is beef head rice soup vegetarian?
No — beef and offal or blood are part of the dish.
Does beef head rice soup contain pork?
Usually pork-free — meat is not halal unless the restaurant is certified.
What is beef head rice soup called in Korean?
소머리국밥, pronounced “someorigukbap”.