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Korean keto guide

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Korean food
402 dishes146 keto as served126 with a photo

Keto friendliness

Korean cuisine can be adapted to keto with careful menu selection and specific modifications, focusing on protein-rich dishes and avoiding starch and sugar.

Top ingredients

Excellent traditional keto ingredients include grilled meats like samgyeopsal (pork belly) and unmarinated beef, kimchi (in moderation), eggs, and some fresh leafy green banchan.

Danger zones

The primary carb traps are ubiquitous rice, noodles, sugary marinades (e.g., bulgogi, galbi), gochujang-based sauces, and many banchan that contain hidden sugars or starches.

Best for

This cuisine is best for experienced keto dieters comfortable with assertive ordering and those prioritizing high protein and savory, unmarinated grilled meats.

What to drink

Drinks you will see at Korean restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.

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Ggongchi Gui
Grilled Pacific Saury
Whole Pacific saury grilled to perfection, typically seasoned with just salt. Known for its rich, oily flavor …
Order as-isHigh Protein
0 net0 total0 fibre45 protein25 fat400 kcal
Godeungeo Gui
Grilled Mackerel
Whole mackerel, lightly salted and grilled until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender and flaky. A simpl…
Order as-isHigh Fat
1 net2 total1 fibre45 protein48 fat600 kcal
명란젓 (Myeongran Jeot)
Salted Pollack Roe
A classic Korean fermented side dish made from pollock roe, seasoned lightly with chili powder and sometimes s…
Order as-isHigh Fat
1 net2 total1 fibre25 protein15 fat250 kcal
Gosari Namul
Fernbrake Salad
A traditional Korean side dish made from blanched and stir-fried fernbrake (gosari), seasoned with soy sauce, …
Order as-isLow Carb Side
2 net5 total3 fibre3 protein12 fat150 kcal
키조개 구이
Grilled Pen Shell (Giant Scallop)
Large, succulent pen shells (a type of giant scallop) grilled in their shell, often with a knob of butter. A p…
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net2 total0 fibre70 protein40 fat650 kcal
돼지 목살 구이
Grilled Pork Neck
Thick slices of tender pork neck, grilled simply with salt and black pepper. Known for its balanced fat and me…
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Gyukjeon
Pan-fried Egg-Coated Beef Slices
Tender, thin slices of beef, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, expertly coated in egg, and pan-fried unti…
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Kongnamul Muchim
Seasoned Soybean Sprouts
A ubiquitous Korean side dish (banchan) featuring crisp blanched soybean sprouts, seasoned simply with nutty s…
Order as-isLow Carb Side
2 net6 total4 fibre8 protein8 fat100 kcal
Miyeok Guk
Seaweed Soup (with Beef)
A comforting and nutritious soup made with tender seaweed and typically beef (brisket or sirloin) in a clear, …
Order as-isBalanced Protein/Fat
2 net5 total3 fibre30 protein25 fat350 kcal
Saeu Gui
Grilled Shrimp (Salt & Pepper)
Fresh shrimp grilled simply with salt and pepper, often served with a light dipping sauce. A straightforward a…
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein15 fat300 kcal
대구 구이
Salt-Grilled Cod
Fresh cod fillet, simply seasoned with salt and grilled until flaky. A naturally keto dish, focusing on the pu…
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein25 fat450 kcal
우럭 구이
Salt-Grilled Rockfish
Whole rockfish or fillet, seasoned with salt and grilled until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender. A s…
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein28 fat480 kcal
Samchi Gui
Grilled Mackerel Pike
A popular grilled fish dish, where a whole or filleted mackerel pike is seasoned with salt and grilled until t…
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Sannakji
Live Octopus
Freshly chopped live octopus tentacles, typically served with a drizzle of sesame oil and sesame seeds. The te…
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein18 fat300 kcal
Sigeumchi Namul
Seasoned Spinach
A classic Korean banchan made from blanched spinach, gently squeezed to remove excess water, and then lightly …
Order as-isLow Carb Side
2 net5 total3 fibre6 protein7 fat90 kcal
게찜
Steamed Crab
Whole crabs (commonly snow crab or king crab) steamed until perfectly cooked, highlighting their natural sweet…
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net2 total0 fibre80 protein30 fat600 kcal
Al-jjim
Steamed Fish Roe
A soft and fluffy steamed dish made primarily from fish roe (such as pollock roe) and egg, often mixed with a …
Order as-isHigh Protein
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein15 fat300 kcal
Ansim Gui
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Thick slices of premium beef tenderloin, grilled to perfection, usually seasoned simply with salt and pepper. …
Order as-isHigh Protein
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Chadolbagi
Grilled Thinly Sliced Brisket
Very thinly sliced beef brisket, prized for its marbling and rich flavor, quickly grilled, often at the table.…
Order as-isHigh Fat
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein75 fat850 kcal
Chaekkeutsal Gui
Grilled Beef Striploin
Well-marbled beef striploin, grilled over charcoal or on a hot plate. Typically seasoned lightly with salt and…
Order as-isHigh Protein
3 net3 total0 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
Deunggalbi
Grilled Pork Back Ribs (Salt-Grilled Style)
Savory pork back ribs, grilled until tender and slightly crispy. Best ordered in 'sogeum gui' (salt-grilled) s…
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein75 fat900 kcal
Deungsim Gui
Grilled Sirloin or Ribeye
Thick-cut, unmarinated sirloin or ribeye steak grilled over charcoal or on a griddle. Served simply with salt,…
Order as-isHigh Protein
3 net5 total2 fibre75 protein45 fat700 kcal
Doraji Namul (Keto Modified Bellflower Root Salad)
Keto Bellflower Root Salad
A unique Korean side dish made from blanched and seasoned bellflower roots, known for their slightly bitter an…
Ask for a tweakLow Carb Side
3 net7 total4 fibre2 protein15 fat180 kcal
Gopchang Gui
Grilled Beef Small Intestines
Beef small intestines, often marinated lightly with salt, garlic, and pepper, then grilled to a crispy exterio…
Order as-isHigh Fat
3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein68 fat800 kcal
건해삼 구이
Grilled Dried Sea Cucumber
Rehydrated and grilled dried sea cucumber, often prized for its unique texture and mild flavor. Usually simply…
Order as-isHigh Protein
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein6 fat200 kcal
Gyeopdegi Gui
Grilled Pork Rind
Grilled strips of pork rind, often chewy and crispy, seasoned simply and cooked over charcoal. Served hot, tra…
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein45 fat550 kcal
Jangeo Gui (Sogeum Gui Style)
Salt-Grilled Eel (No Sweet Sauce)
Fresh eel, butterflied and grilled to perfection, usually seasoned simply with salt. Known for its rich flavor…
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein75 fat850 kcal
키토 깻잎장아찌 (설탕 무첨가)
Keto Marinated Perilla Leaves (Sugar-Free)
A popular banchan made from perilla leaves (similar to shiso) marinated in a savory and often slightly sweet s…
Ask for a tweakLow Carb Side
3 net5 total2 fibre2 protein6 fat80 kcal
Keto Saengseon Jeon
Pan-fried Fish Fillets (Egg-battered, Flour-Free)
Delicate white fish fillets (e.g., cod, pollock, hairtail) are seasoned lightly, then coated purely in an egg …
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
Kkotsal Gui
Grilled Boneless Short Rib
Highly marbled boneless short ribs, often called 'flower meat' due to its appearance. Grilled to a tender fini…
Order as-isHigh Protein
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein75 fat900 kcal
Kongnamul Guk
Clear Bean Sprout Soup (No Rice)
A light, refreshing, and clean-tasting soup made primarily from bean sprouts in a clear, savory anchovy or veg…
Order as-isLow Carb Side
3 net5 total2 fibre5 protein3 fat80 kcal
Ori Gui
Grilled Duck
Succulent duck meat, typically sliced and grilled over charcoal or on a hot plate. Often seasoned simply with …
Order as-isHigh Fat
3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein75 fat900 kcal
Saengseon Hoe
Assorted Raw Fish Sashimi
Fresh, thinly sliced raw fish (e.g., rockfish, flounder, tuna) served simply with a sugar-free soy dipping sau…
Order as-isHigh Protein
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein15 fat400 kcal
Seolleongtang
Ox Bone Soup
A milky white soup made by slow-simmering ox bones for many hours, resulting in a rich, collagen-infused broth…
Order as-isHigh Protein
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Cheonyeop (천엽)
Raw Beef Omasum
Fresh, thinly sliced raw beef omasum (third stomach), typically served with a simple sesame oil and salt dippi…
Order as-isHigh Protein
0 net0 total0 fibre30 protein15 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
홍어회
Fermented Skate Sashimi
Thin slices of raw, fermented skate, known for its pungent aroma and unique texture. Typically served plain or…
Order as-isHigh Protein
0 net0 total0 fibre45 protein15 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Galchi Gui (갈치구이)
Grilled Hairtail
Lightly salted and pan-fried or grilled hairtail fish, cooked until golden and flaky. A simple, naturally keto…
Order as-isHigh Protein
0 net0 total0 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
우설 구이
Grilled Beef Tongue (Salt Seasoned)
Thinly sliced beef tongue grilled over an open flame, offering a unique rich, tender, and slightly chewy textu…
Order as-isHigh Fat
0 net0 total0 fibre36 protein49 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
뼈솔구이
Grilled Bone Marrow
Beef bone marrow, often grilled in its bone, resulting in a rich, buttery, and intensely savory delicacy. It's…
Order as-isHigh Fat
0 net0 total0 fibre15 protein78 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
열기 구이
Grilled Rockfish
A whole rockfish (Yeolgi, a type of scorpionfish common in Korean cuisine) grilled until crispy on the outside…
Order as-isHigh Protein
0 net0 total0 fibre70 protein30 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Cheonyeop Hoe (천엽회)
Raw Beef Omasum with Keto Dipping Sauce
Thinly sliced raw beef omasum (one of the four stomachs), known for its unique crunchy and slightly chewy text…
Ask for a tweakHigh Protein
0 net0 total0 fibre40 protein20 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Nong-eo Gui
Grilled Sea Bass
A whole or filleted sea bass, lightly seasoned with salt and grilled to perfection. A simple preparation that …
Order as-isHigh Protein
0 net0 total0 fibre60 protein30 fat520 kcal
KAsoon
So Tteoksim Gui
Grilled Beef Tendon/Ligament
Grilled beef tendon or ligament, known for its distinctive chewy and gelatinous texture and rich, savory flavo…
Order as-isHigh Fat
0 net0 total0 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Yeomtong Gui
Grilled Beef Heart
Grilled slices of beef heart, a lean and flavorful cut, often simply seasoned with salt and pepper to highligh…
Order as-isHigh Protein
0 net0 total0 fibre65 protein25 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
꼬깔 숙회
Boiled Beef Rumen Slices
Thinly sliced beef rumen (the first chamber of a cow's stomach), gently boiled until tender. Served simply wit…
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein25 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
삶은 계란
Boiled Eggs
Simple, hard-boiled eggs, often served as a snack, a light meal, or a side dish in various casual settings lik…
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net1 total0 fibre12 protein10 fat150 kcal
KAsoon
해삼회
Cold Raw Sea Cucumber
Fresh, raw sea cucumber, thinly sliced and served chilled. Valued for its unique firm, crunchy texture and sub…
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net1 total0 fibre20 protein6 fat150 kcal
KAsoon
멍게회
Cold Raw Sea Squirt
A unique Korean delicacy, fresh raw sea squirt (meongge) is served chilled, offering a distinctive briny, slig…
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net1 total0 fibre30 protein7 fat200 kcal
KAsoon
소 우금살 구이
Grilled Beef Flank/Brisket Cut
A specific cut of beef (from the flank or brisket area), often grilled for its rich marbling and distinct beef…
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
가자미 구이
Grilled Flatfish
Whole flatfish, lightly seasoned with salt and grilled until crispy. A popular and naturally keto-friendly mai…
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net2 total1 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
전어 구이
Grilled Gizzard Shad
Whole gizzard shad, a seasonal delicacy, seasoned with salt and grilled until fragrant and tender. Naturally k…
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net2 total1 fibre55 protein30 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
감태구이
Grilled Green Laver
A unique type of seaweed (Gamtae) with a distinct aroma and soft texture, lightly brushed with sesame oil and …
Order as-isLow Carb Side
1 net3 total2 fibre5 protein20 fat200 kcal
KAsoon
천엽구이
Grilled Omasum
Grilled slices of omasum (third stomach chamber of beef), typically seasoned minimally with salt and served wi…
Order as-isHigh Fat
1 net1 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
금태구이
Grilled Red Tilefish
Red tilefish (geumtae) is a highly prized white fish known for its delicate texture and rich, sweet flavor. It…
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein28 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
돔 구이
Grilled Sea Bream
Whole or filleted sea bream, seasoned with salt and grilled until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender. …
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net1 total0 fibre65 protein25 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
굴비구이 (Gulbi Gui)
Grilled Dried Yellow Croaker
Salt-dried and then grilled yellow croaker (gulbi) is a beloved and traditional Korean delicacy. The drying pr…
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net1 total0 fibre48 protein25 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
키토 꽃살전
Keto Egg-battered Marbled Beef
Thin, tender slices of marbled beef (such as ribeye cap), coated solely in egg and pan-fried. A rich and savor…
Ask for a tweakHigh Fat
1 net2 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
은어 소금구이
Salt-Grilled Sweetfish
Sweetfish (eun-eo) is a prized freshwater fish, typically grilled whole with just a sprinkle of salt. The natu…
Order as-isHigh Protein
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein28 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
우설 숙회
Boiled Beef Tongue
Thinly sliced, tender boiled beef tongue, often served cold or at room temperature. Known for its rich, butter…
Order as-isHigh Fat
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein38 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
내장수육
Boiled Offal Slices
Tender, thinly sliced boiled beef or pork offal (e.g., tripe, liver, lungs, intestines). It's typically served…
Order as-isHigh Protein
2 net2 total0 fibre65 protein20 fat450 kcal