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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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9 matching dishes

Keto Pyo Go Beoseot Jeon
Stuffed Shiitake Mushroom Jeon (Egg-battered, Flour-Free)
Earthy shiitake mushroom caps are carefully stuffed with a savory mixture of minced meat (typically beef or po…
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5 net8 total3 fibre35 protein32 fat450 kcal
Sundubu Jjigae (No Rice)
Soft Tofu Stew (No Rice)
A bubbling hot stew featuring silky soft tofu, often with choice of meat (beef, pork, seafood), an egg, and ve…
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5 net8 total3 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
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키토 민어전
Keto Egg-battered Croaker
Delicate slices of croaker fish, traditionally coated lightly in egg and pan-fried. This keto version ensures …
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2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
매생이국 (설탕/전분 무첨가)
Maesaengi Guk (Clear Seaweed Fulvescens Soup)
A light, clear soup made with maesaengi (seaweed fulvescens), typically in an anchovy or beef broth. For a ket…
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3 net7 total4 fibre15 protein15 fat250 kcal
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두부국
Clear Tofu Soup
A simple, light, and comforting soup made with soft or firm tofu cubes in a clear, savory broth, often garnish…
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4 net6 total2 fibre25 protein15 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
수육
Boiled Pork Slices (Keto-Friendly)
Tender slices of boiled pork (typically belly or shoulder), served plain with leafy greens for wrapping and va…
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5 net7 total2 fibre70 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
돔 버섯탕 (설탕/전분 무첨가)
Clear Snapper Mushroom Soup (Keto Modified)
A comforting clear soup featuring fresh snapper and various mushrooms (e.g., shiitake, enoki, oyster mushrooms…
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5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein20 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
새우젓찌개 (키토용)
Fermented Shrimp Paste Stew (Keto Modified)
A savory and pungent stew seasoned primarily with fermented shrimp paste (saeujeot), often containing pork bel…
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5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein28 fat400 kcal
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쪽파 강회
Green Onion and Beef/Seafood Rolls (Keto Modified Sauce)
An elegant and visually appealing dish where blanched green onions are skillfully tied around strips of cooked…
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5 net7 total2 fibre30 protein20 fat350 kcal