Bokkeumbap (fried rice)

김치볶음밥 Kimchibokkeumbap

Rice stir-fried with chopped kimchi in a pan, usually topped with a fried egg and eaten as a one-person meal.

At a glance

Fact	Details
Main ingredients	Rice, kimchi
How it's served	Hot on a plate or in a bowl, often with a fried egg on top and soup or side dishes
Spice level	Mild — A little warmth. Fine for most people.
Diet	Contains seafood — Fish, shellfish, fish sauce, salted seafood (jeotgal) or anchovy stock is a standard ingredient.
Allergens	Fish · Crustacean shellfish · Egg · Sesame
Ask about	Ham, canned meat, tuna or pork are often added; chili paste or soy sauce (soy, wheat) may season it.
On the menu	김치볶음밥 (Kimchibokkeumbap)
Also called	kimchi bokkeumbap · kimchi bokeumbap · kimchi bokumbap · Korean fried rice
Region	Nationwide

Based on the usual recipe. Restaurants vary, so always tell the staff.

Break the egg yolk
If a fried egg sits on top, break the yolk and mix it into the rice.
Eat it with a spoon
Scoop up the rice with a spoon. Chopsticks are for the side dishes.
Add sides between bites
Take some soup or a side dish between spoonfuls to balance the sour, salty kimchi.

Order it as 김치볶음밥. It comes as a single portion, so one person can order it alone.

Usually not. Kimchi is usually made with fish sauce or salted shrimp, and ham, tuna or pork is often added. Ask the staff before you order.

Mild. The kimchi gives a little warmth that is fine for most people.

Yes. It comes as a single portion, so solo diners often order it.