Mixed rice
비빔밥 Bibimbap
Rice topped with seasoned vegetables, meat and an egg, mixed with chili paste at the table.
Spice: Mild
Bibimbap (mixed rice)
돌솥비빔밥 Dolsotbibimbap
Rice with vegetables, meat and egg served sizzling in a heated stone pot, where the bottom rice turns crisp.
- Hot Stone Pot Bibimbap
- Spice: Mild
- Vegetarian option
- Contains beef
At a glance
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Rice, seasoned vegetables, beef, egg, chili paste (gochujang) |
| How it's served | Sizzling in a black stone pot on a wooden tray, with chili paste, soup and side dishes |
| Spice level | Mild — A little warmth. Fine for most people. |
| Diet | Vegetarian option · Contains beef — The dish is meat-free, or a meat-free version is commonly served. Still check the broth and sauces. Beef or beef stock is a standard ingredient. |
| Allergens | Soy · Wheat · Sesame · Egg |
| Ask about | The egg is often cracked raw onto the hot rice; meat toppings vary between beef and pork. |
| On the menu | 돌솥비빔밥 (Dolsotbibimbap) |
| Also called | dolsot bibimbap · dolsot bibimbab · stone bowl bibimbap · hot pot bibimbap |
| Region | Nationwide |
Based on the usual recipe. Restaurants vary, so always tell the staff.
How to eat Hot Stone Pot Bibimbap
Keep your hands off the pot
The stone pot stays very hot for a long time. Leave it on its tray or wooden base.
Mix it right away
Add chili paste, then stir quickly so the egg cooks against the hot rice and stone.
Press some rice to the sides
Spread a thin layer against the pot wall and wait a few minutes.
Scrape up the crispy rice
Eat the toasted rice from the bottom and sides last, with your spoon.
How to order it
Order it as 돌솥비빔밥. It comes as a single pot, so one person can order it alone.
- On the menu: 돌솥비빔밥
- Usually sold: 1 serving
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Questions about Hot Stone Pot Bibimbap
Is dolsotbibimbap vegetarian?
It can be. Many restaurants will leave out the beef if you ask, but the soup on the side is often made with beef or anchovy stock.
What is the difference between dolsotbibimbap and bibimbap?
The pot. Dolsotbibimbap comes in a heated stone pot, so it stays hot and the rice at the bottom turns crisp. Plain bibimbap usually comes in a wide bowl, so the rice stays soft.
How spicy is dolsotbibimbap?
Mild. The heat comes from the chili paste, and you decide how much to add.
- By Jason Kim (Bumsoo)
- Last reviewed October 31, 2026