Sizzle Without the Struggle: Your Guide to SIBO-Safe Korean BBQ

Navigating Korean BBQ with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) can feel daunting. Marinades packed with garlic, onion, and hidden sugars are common triggers. But with smart tactics and the mm food app, you can confidently savor the sizzle without discomfort.

Why Korean BBQ Challenges SIBO Diets

Korean BBQ features garlic-heavy marinades, fermented banchan, high-FODMAP vegetables (like mushrooms), and sugary sauces. These can trigger bloating, pain, and other SIBO symptoms.

Step-by-Step SIBO Strategy with the mm food App

1. Set Your Profile: Before dining, open mm food and activate 'SIBO Mode' to filter trigger ingredients.
2. Translate & Analyze: Scan the restaurant's menu. mm food instantly translates Korean dishes & flags:
   • Garlic/onion-laden marinades
   • Soy sauce with hidden wheat
   • Sugary sauces or high-FODMAP banchan
3. Get Safe Suggestions: The AI recommends low-FODMAP options like:
   • Plain grilled meats (Samgyeopsal - unmarinated pork belly)
   • Bibimbap without gochujang or kimchi
   • Grilled seafood with sesame oil and salt

Smart Ordering Tactics

• Stick to unmarinated proteins: Request "saeng-gogi" (fresh meat) or "cheonmat" without seasoning.
• Avoid banchan traps: Skip kimchi & opt for cucumber salad (oi-muchim) if onion-free.
• Custom modifications: Use mm food to generate translations like "Yangnyeom eopshi juseyo" ("No seasoning, please").

Pro Tips

• Grill veggies separately to avoid marinade cross-contact.
• Pair meats with lettuce wraps instead of sticky rice cakes.
• Call ahead! Share mm food’s dietary restriction card with staff.

With mm food, Korean BBQ becomes a joyous adventure. Scan, translate, and savor – your SIBO-friendly feast awaits!