What's in it
Rice, lettuce and greens, pork, ssamjang, side dishes.
More about Lettuce Wrap Rice Meal
Ssambap restaurants often bring a big basket of different greens — lettuce, perilla, cabbage, kale and more — and many will refill it if you ask. Take a leaf in your palm, add a spoonful of rice, some meat and a dab of ssamjang, then fold it into one bite.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: usually made with pork, but many places can leave it out — ask.
- 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 lettuce wrap rice meal?
A set meal of rice with a basket of leafy greens to wrap it in, usually with stir-fried or grilled pork and ssamjang.
Is lettuce wrap rice meal spicy?
No — it is not spicy.
Is lettuce wrap rice meal vegetarian?
Usually made with pork, but many places can leave it out — ask.
Does lettuce wrap rice meal contain pork?
Yes — it contains pork.
Is lettuce wrap rice meal gluten-free?
No — it usually contains wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.
What is lettuce wrap rice meal called in Korean?
쌈밥, pronounced “ssambap”.