Savor Without Sacrifice: Your SIBO-Friendly Korean BBQ Guide

Navigating Korean BBQ with SIBO can feel like walking through a garlic-and-onion minefield. Traditional marinades loaded with high-FODMAP ingredients often turn this communal dining experience into a digestive nightmare. But here’s the good news: With smart strategies and the mm food app, you can confidently enjoy the sizzle and flavors of Korean BBQ without triggering symptoms.

Why Korean BBQ Challenges SIBO Diets

Korean BBQ's signature flavors come from marinades packed with high-FODMAP offenders: garlic, onion, soy sauce, and sweeteners like honey or high-fructose corn syrup. Even seemingly "safe" dishes may hide problematic ingredients in sauces, sides, or dipping condiments.

How mm food App Makes Korean BBQ SIBO-Safe

1. Instant Menu Translation Photograph the menu, and mm food translates it instantly to your native language. No more guessing about ingredients or cooking methods.
2. SIBO-Filter Mode Set your dietary preferences under "SIBO Restrictions," and our AI scans dishes to highlight safe options:

• Unmarinated meats
• Plain grilled proteins
• Low-FODMAP veggies

SIBO-Safe Korean BBQ Ordering Guide

Proteins to Target (Unmarinated):

• Soo Yook (Thin-sliced pork belly)
• Chadol Baki (Beef brisket)
• Dak Gui (Plain grilled chicken) 🔍 mm food tip: Always verify marinade status via app scan – request "maewoon ani" (not spicy) or "sot muchin" (plain).

Avoid These Culprits:

• Galbi (ribs in sweet sauce)
• Bulgogi (marinated beef)
• Marinated dwaeji (pork)

Safe Sides & Practices:

• Request plain steamed rice instead of kimchi fried rice
• Use ssam (lettuce wraps) with:
  • Sesame oil + salt
  • Plain sesame seeds
  • Slices of raw garlic-free cucumber/radish (use app to confirm!)
• Skip: kimchi, marinated sprouts, soy-based dips

Pro Tips for SIBO Warriors

1. Call ahead asking for plain grilled meats
2. Scan the menu with mm food upon arrival to identify hidden FODMAPs
3. Show translated dietary requests to staff using the app’s "Chef Note" feature

Korean BBQ doesn’t have to be off-limits. With preparation and the mm food app as your SIBO ally, you’ll sizzle triumphantly while keeping symptoms at bay.