Deopbap (rice bowls)
제육덮밥 Jeyukdeopbap
Spicy stir-fried pork spooned over a bowl of rice, served as a single portion for one person.
- Spicy Stir-fried Pork with Rice
- Spice: Medium
- Contains pork
At a glance
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | Thinly sliced pork, gochujang sauce, onion, rice |
| How it's served | Hot pork already on the rice in a wide bowl or plate, with soup and side dishes |
| Spice level | Medium — Clearly spicy. You'll want water nearby. |
| Diet | Contains pork — Pork is a standard ingredient. |
| Allergens | Soy · Wheat · Sesame |
| Ask about | A fried egg is often added on top; some places mix in squid. |
| On the menu | 제육덮밥 (Jeyukdeopbap) |
| Also called | jeyuk deopbap · jaeyuk deopbap · jeyuk dupbap · spicy pork rice bowl |
| Region | Nationwide |
Based on the usual recipe. Restaurants vary, so always tell the staff.
How to eat Spicy Stir-fried Pork with Rice
Eat from the top
Scoop up pork and the rice under it together with a spoon.
Mix as you go
Stir the sauce into the rice so each bite has some of it.
Add soup and sides
Take a sip of the soup or a side dish between bites.
How to order it
Order it as 제육덮밥. It is a one-person meal, so each person orders their own bowl.
- On the menu: 제육덮밥
- Usually sold: 1 serving, with rice
Questions about Spicy Stir-fried Pork with Rice
How is jeyukdeopbap different from jeyukbokkeum?
It comes already on the rice in one bowl. Jeyukbokkeum comes on its own plate with rice on the side, and in the evening it is often a larger plate to share.
How spicy is jeyukdeopbap?
Medium. The chili paste sauce makes it clearly spicy, so keep water nearby.
Is jeyukdeopbap vegetarian?
No. It contains pork, and the sauce is cooked into the meat.
- By Jason Kim (Bumsoo)
- Last reviewed October 31, 2026