When trying new restaurants and expanding your culinary horizons, you may have stumbled upon the deliciousness of Korean food. Rich in flavor and wholesome ingredients, Korean cuisine is sure to satisfy your cravings. You’ll likely come across bibimbap as you browse the menu at a Korean restaurant. This guide will tempt your palate with tasty details and teach you a little more about the traditional dish.

What to Know About Bibimbap

What Is Bibimbap?

Bibimbap is a popular rice dish found in most Korean restaurants. It’s generally served in a hot, stone bowl and topped with vegetables, such as carrots, bean sprouts, cucumbers, kimchee, and mushrooms. You’re also likely to find deliciously seasoned beef and a fried egg accompanying the veggies. While each Korean restaurant has its own variation, most chefs put all the ingredients on top a bed of rice. Enjoy this dish with a red chili paste, or gochujang, to add some heat.

How Do You Eat It?

This dish is typically presented disassembled, and you’re encouraged to break the yolk and mix the ingredients thoroughly. The combination of raw and cooked vegetables gives the dish texture, and the meat and seasonings provide an exciting contrast of sweet and salty. Since the stone bowl is piping hot, ask your server if you need help mixing the dish.

Where Can You Find Bibimbap?

Most authentic Korean restaurants serve bibimbap along with other traditional dishes, like meat jun and soondubu. You might consider ordering bibimbap for yourself and sharing several appetizers with friends. Korean restaurants also serve a variety of banchan, so ask your server which will pair well with your dish.

If you want to try bibimbap, head to New Shilawon Korean Restaurant in Honolulu, HI. Since 1994, this popular Korean restaurant has offered guests authentic all-you-can-eat yakiniku, shabu-shabu, and Korean BBQ. They serve premium, marinated meats as well as soju, vegetarian dishes, and complimentary banchan. View their menu online, or call (808) 944-8700 to make a reservation. Connect with the team on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and updates.