Your Nightshade-Free Guide to Enjoying Korean BBQ

Craving Korean BBQ but avoiding nightshades? You're not alone. Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and potatoes hide everywhere in Korean cuisine – especially in beloved marinades, sauces, and sides. At bustling KBBQ spots, navigating menus safely often feels overwhelming. That’s where the mm food app becomes your secret dining companion, empowering you to savor the sizzle without the stress.

Why Korean BBQ Poses Challenges for Nightshade-Free Diets

Korean BBQ thrives on bold flavors, traditionally featuring nightshade-heavy ingredients:

• Gochujang & Gochugaru: These fermented red chili paste and pepper flakes are fundamental to marinades and banchan (side dishes).
• Sauces & Dips: Dipping sauces like ssamjang often mix gochujang or pepper powder.
• Stews & Side Dishes: Many stews (jjigae) and pickles rely on chili or potato starch.

How mm food Makes Your KBBQ Experience Effortless

1. Instant Menu Translation: Scan or upload a Korean menu. Our app translates it instantly into your language, revealing hidden nightshades like 고추 (gochu - chili) or 토마토 (tomato) you might miss on a typical menu.

2. Smart Dish Safety Filter: Set "nightshade-free" as your dietary restriction. mm food’s AI cross-checks every dish, instantly highlighting safe options and flagging risky ingredients in complex marinades or broths, such as paprika or potato starch.

3. Smart Substitutions & Tips: The app suggests nightshade-free alternatives:

• Request soy sauce-based marinades (ganjang bulgogi) instead of chili-spiced versions.
• Choose ssamjang-free lettuce wraps – enjoy grilled meat with garlic, sesame oil, and salt.
• Pick sides like steamed egg (gyeranjjim), seasoned spinach, or non-spicy radish salad (moo muchim).
• Opt for galbi (short ribs, often marinated with less chili) or unseasoned grilled samgyeopsal (pork belly), verifying sauces with staff.

Pro Tips for Your Visit

• Alert Staff Clearly: Use the app’s translated phrase: "저는 고추, 토마토, 가지, 감자 알레르기가 있습니다" (I have allergies to chili, tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes).
• Ask About Marinades & Sauces: Confirm "ganjang" (soy) only seasoning. Avoid "yangnyeom" (seasoned) items unless verified safe.
• Request Separate Grill Pan: Ask for fresh foil or cook plain meats first to prevent cross-contact.

Enjoy the smoky bliss of grilled meats, flavorful rice, and crisp veggies – nightshade-free. With mm food, KBBQ becomes an adventure, not an obstacle.

Download mm food today: Scan menus with confidence, eat safely, indulge freely.