Navigating AIP at Korean BBQ: Your Safe Dining Guide

Korean BBQ offers an exciting social dining experience, but for those following the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), hidden ingredients can turn it into a minefield. With marinades heavy in soy, sugar, and nightshades, plus cross-contamination risks, navigating menus requires strategy. At mm food, we’re revolutionizing how diners approach dietary restrictions—here’s your blueprint for AIP-compliant Korean BBQ.

Why Korean BBQ Challenges AIP Followers

Traditional Korean BBQ features:

• Soy-based marinades (ganjang)
• Sugar or honey in bulgogi
• Sesame oil (often processed)
• Gochujang (nightshade chili paste)
• Grain-laden side dishes like rice cakes

Even "plain" meats often get preseasoned. Shared grills increase cross-contact with non-AIP ingredients.

How mm food Empowers Your AIP Journey

Our app transforms uncertainty into confidence:

1. Instant Menu Translation: Photograph or select menu items—see ingredient lists in your native language instantly.
2. AI-Powered Filtering: Set "AIP Mode" to flag risky components like soy, nightshades, or dairy.
3. Smart Suggestions: Get AI-curated safe picks based on the restaurant’s actual offerings.
4. Custom Alerts: Add extras like "no seed oils" for refined oil sensitivity.

AIP-Friendly Korean BBQ Orders

While customization is key, these options often work when prepared plainly:

Proteins (Request Unmarinated):

• So-Galbi (beef short ribs)
• Samgyeopsal (thick pork belly)
• Deodeok Gui (mountain root skewers, when available)

Cooking & Serving Tips

• Ask for meats grilled separately on foil
• Use lettuce cups instead of ssamjang sauce
• Skip banchan (side dishes) except plain steamed/raw veggies
• Verify cooking oils—request coconut or avocado oil if possible

Pro Tips for Success

• Pre-Visit Scans: Use mm food’s menu database to review dishes before arriving.
• Server Communication: Show translated AIP requirements via the app: "No soy, sugar, seeds, or nightshades."
• Backup Plan: Keep coconut aminos in your bag for dipping.

Embrace Korean BBQ without compromise—mm food identifies hidden risks and celebrates safe, flavorful dining. Your wellness journey shouldn’t limit your culinary adventures.