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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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42 matching dishes

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 …
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3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
Baeksuk
Plain Boiled Chicken Soup
A whole chicken slowly boiled in water until tender, creating a clear, rich broth. Traditionally served with s…
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4 net5 total1 fibre80 protein40 fat700 kcal
Dwaeji Guk (No Rice)
Pork Soup (No Rice)
A hearty, milky white pork bone broth slow-cooked with tender slices of pork. Often seasoned with salted shrim…
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4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
키토 닭꼬치 (간장/소금 양념)
Keto Grilled Chicken Skewers (Plain/Soy-Marinated)
Skewered chicken pieces (often chicken thigh for juiciness) grilled until tender and juicy, typically seasoned…
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4 net5 total1 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
Keto Mun-eo Sukhoe (Boiled Octopus Slices with Sugar-Free Dipping Sauce)
Keto Boiled Octopus Slices
Tender boiled octopus slices, thinly cut and served chilled or at room temperature. Prized for its slightly ch…
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4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein10 fat350 kcal
Keto Ganjang Saewoo
Soy Sauce Marinated Raw Shrimp (Keto-Modified)
Fresh, raw shrimp meticulously marinated in a cold, umami-rich, and subtly sweet (using keto sweetener) soy-ba…
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5 net6 total1 fibre50 protein15 fat350 kcal
Keto Hwangtae Gui (Grilled Dried Pollack with Sugar-Free Sauce)
Keto Grilled Dried Pollack
Grilled dried pollack, a lean fish with a unique texture and concentrated flavor. The keto version features a …
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5 net6 total1 fibre65 protein10 fat380 kcal
Keto Jeonbok Jjim
Steamed Abalone (Keto-Modified)
Succulent whole abalone, delicately steamed until tender, presented with a refined, savory, and sugar-free soy…
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5 net5 total0 fibre40 protein12 fat300 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…
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0 net0 total0 fibre40 protein20 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
첩쌀구이
Grilled Rib Finger Meat
Tender and flavorful beef rib finger meat, a cut found between the rib bones. It's typically simply seasoned w…
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2 net2 total0 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Pyeonyuk (편육)
Sliced Boiled Pork/Beef with Keto Dipping Sauce
Thinly sliced, tender boiled pork or beef, often served cold or at room temperature. A simple yet flavorful di…
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2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein35 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
새우회
Raw Shrimp Sashimi
Fresh, raw shrimp, typically served chilled. It highlights the natural sweetness and firm yet delicate texture…
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2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein5 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
꼼장어 구이 (소금 구이)
Salt-Grilled Hagfish/Spiny Eel
Fresh hagfish (or spiny eel) grilled over charcoal or a hot plate. This dish is naturally keto when prepared '…
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2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein20 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Seonji Jjim
Steamed Congealed Ox Blood
A nutrient-dense traditional Korean dish made from congealed ox blood, steamed until firm. It's often served i…
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2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein15 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
닭목살구이 (Dalk Moksal Gui)
Grilled Chicken Neck Meat
Tender and juicy chicken neck meat, a less common but prized cut, often grilled over charcoal for a smoky flav…
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3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein35 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Dalkttongjip Gui (닭똥집 구이)
Grilled Chicken Gizzards
Chicken gizzards seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then grilled over charcoal or on a griddle until tender…
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3 net4 total1 fibre65 protein25 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
꼬막 젓갈
Fermented Cockle (Keto-Friendly)
Small cockles (a type of bivalve shellfish) are fermented and seasoned, similar to abalone jeotgal. This side …
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3 net4 total1 fibre12 protein7 fat130 kcal
KAsoon
마른 오징어 구이
Grilled Dried Squid (with Keto Dipping Sauce)
Dried squid grilled until slightly crisp and chewy, a very popular Korean snack. Served with a custom keto-fri…
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3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein15 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Dongtae Gui (동태구이)
Grilled Frozen Pollack with Keto Dipping Sauce
Frozen pollack, lightly salted and grilled until the flesh is flaky and moist. This is a simple, clean prepara…
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3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein20 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Saeu Jeon
Pan-fried Shrimp Fritters
Whole or minced shrimp, lightly coated in an egg batter and pan-fried until golden. A simple and flavorful pro…
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3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein32 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
우설찜
Useol Jjim (Steamed Beef Tongue with Keto Sauce)
Tender beef tongue, slow-steamed until succulent, often served sliced with a simple dipping sauce.…
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3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein42 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
소머리국밥 (밥 없이)
Beef Head Meat Soup (No Rice)
A rich, comforting soup made from beef head meat and various cuts of beef, slow-cooked to create a milky, flav…
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4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein20 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
소 내장탕 (밥 없이)
Beef Offal Soup (No Rice)
A hearty soup featuring various beef offals (tripe, small intestine, large intestine, etc.) simmered in a savo…
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4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein20 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
고둥어 숙회
Blanched Sea Snails
Fresh sea snails (e.g., conch, whelk) blanched quickly until tender, then typically served chilled with a savo…
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4 net4 total0 fibre30 protein4 fat220 kcal
KAsoon
오징어 숙회
Boiled Squid Slices (Keto-Friendly)
Plain boiled squid, thinly sliced and typically served cold or at room temperature, often with a simple dippin…
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4 net4 total0 fibre35 protein8 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
조개탕 (면, 설탕 없이)
Clear Clam Soup (No Noodles/Sugar)
A light, refreshing soup made with various fresh clams, typically seasoned with garlic, green onions, and some…
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4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein15 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
전복 젓갈
Fermented Abalone (Keto-Friendly)
A traditional Korean banchan (side dish) made from fresh abalone, diced and fermented with seasonings. The aba…
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4 net5 total1 fibre15 protein8 fat150 kcal
KAsoon
Jumulleok
Seasoned Beef/Pork
Jumulleok consists of thickly sliced beef (or pork) seasoned simply with sesame oil, garlic, salt, and pepper,…
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4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein48 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Ganjang Himjul Muchim (설탕 무첨가 간장 힘줄 무침)
Keto Soy Marinated Beef Tendon Salad (Sugar-Free)
Chewy, tender slices of boiled beef tendon, marinated in a sugar-free soy sauce mixture and typically served c…
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4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein15 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Jeonbok Jiri
Keto Abalone Clear Soup (No Rice)
A clear, delicate soup highlighting the natural flavors of fresh abalone, often with minimal vegetables. Prepa…
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4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein10 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Jeonbok Sukhoe (전복 숙회)
Boiled Abalone with Keto Dipping Sauce
Fresh abalone lightly boiled or steamed to tenderness, then sliced and served. The focus is on the abalone's d…
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4 net4 total0 fibre45 protein18 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Jjukkumi Sukhoe (쭈꾸미 숙회)
Boiled Small Octopus with Keto Dipping Sauce
Small octopus boiled until tender, served with a simple savory dipping sauce. This dish highlights the natural…
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4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein20 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
우낭이 볶음 (키토 양념)
Keto Stir-fried Cow Testicles
Cow testicles stir-fried with selected low-carb vegetables like bell peppers and a controlled amount of onions…
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4 net7 total3 fibre35 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
마른 오징어 구이
Mareun Ojingeo Gui (Grilled Dried Squid with Keto Dipping Sauce)
Dried squid, lightly grilled until tender and aromatic, a classic Korean snack often served with a dipping sau…
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4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein10 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
홍어찜
Steamed Fermented Skate (Keto Modified Sauce)
Steamed fermented skate, known for its unique pungent aroma and flavor, typically served with a modified soy-b…
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4 net5 total1 fibre65 protein30 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
우당 숙회
Boiled Beef Tripe Slices
Tender beef tripe (often honeycomb tripe), thoroughly cleaned and gently boiled until very tender, then sliced…
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5 net5 total0 fibre60 protein18 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
꼬막 숙회
Boiled Cockles
Fresh cockles, briefly blanched or steamed to preserve their natural succulence and mild, briny flavor. A popu…
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5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein8 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
쭈꾸미 구이
Grilled Webfoot Octopus
Webfoot octopus grilled over charcoal or on a pan, often seasoned simply with salt and pepper. While some rest…
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5 net5 total0 fibre60 protein20 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Dak Bulgogi (Sugar-Free Marinade)
Keto Sugar-Free Grilled Chicken Bulgogi
Chicken marinated in a savory, slightly sweet (sugar-free for keto) soy-based sauce, then grilled. This offers…
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5 net7 total2 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
키토 간장 전복
Keto Soy Sauce Marinated Abalone (Sugar-Free)
Fresh abalone marinated in a carefully crafted sugar-free soy sauce-based mixture, often incorporating aromati…
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5 net6 total1 fibre30 protein25 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
키토 해삼볶음 (설탕 무첨가)
Keto Stir-fried Sea Cucumber (Sugar-Free Sauce)
Tender sea cucumber stir-fried with keto-friendly vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or bok choy in a sa…
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5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein25 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
간전
Pan-fried Beef Liver
Thin slices of beef liver, typically seasoned with salt and pepper and lightly pan-fried. A very nutrient-dens…
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5 net6 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal