Comments on: Bulgogi Burger Battle

By: fatmanseoul

fatmanseoul — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:31:57 +0000

All of the burgers we tested were beef, not pork. All the major chains make their burgers with beef, or clearly indicate when the burger is not. Lotteria probably has the most diverse menu in that respect, so check the menu code before you order if you’re not sure. But all the bulgogi burgers in our testing were beef.

By: chirp

chirp — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:23:18 +0000

In Korea, fastfood Bulgogi burgers usually use Pork instead of beef. No wonder the “hanwoo” burger came out first.

By: Quick Bites From A Lotteria Bulgogi Burger

Quick Bites From A Lotteria Bulgogi Burger — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:20:50 +0000

[...] have bought our bulgogi burger at the same airport stand as I did. She also links to a site called FatManSeoul that compares not one, not two, but four bulgogi burgers: two produced by Lotteria, and one each [...]

By: Galbijim

Galbijim — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:10:10 +0000

We have a bilingual magazine down in Daegu where we occassionally pick out and publish some really good blog articles written by expats in the country. Would it be possible for us to use this article for our next edition, while giving you credit?

By: fatmanseoul

fatmanseoul — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:33:17 +0000

That’s something Fatman will have to try! Thanks for the idea, and watch this space for a bulgogi flatbread review!

By: 3gyupsal

3gyupsal — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:41:06 +0000

Hey, has anyone tried the Dunkin Donuts bulgogi flat bread? I know that it isn’t a burger, but it uses actual bulgogi style of meat instead of ground beef. That kind of meat when used in the sandwich context is kind of phillysteakesque. I feel that when so called fusion is attempted the natural fault lines where food analogies fall make for better results. Ie, bulgogi meat is kind of like phillysteak meat, therefore they make a nice pairing.

By: fatmanseoul

fatmanseoul — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:56:20 +0000

Absolutely! Although they’re both very sweet, the teriyaki sauce is still sweeter, thicker, and lacks the very slight smokiness of the bulgogi version. Also, the bulgogi version is very similar to the Big Mac in terms of condiments and construction, and was even available as a Big Mac double -stacked burger for a while. Meanwhile, the teriyaki burger is a thicker patty with leaf lettuce, not shredded. Of the two, Fatman definitely prefers the bulgogi burger.

By: 3gyupsal

3gyupsal — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:44:30 +0000

This was very informative. Thank you? I have a question though. Is the McDonalds Bulgogi burger any different than the McDonalds terriaki burger? I’d like to know if there is a difference.

By: Ian

Ian — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:30:02 +0000

I went out and tried the Lotteria Hanwoo Bulgogi Burger after I first read this article, and I have to say that I totally agree. It was a pretty tasty lunch… Maybe I’ll go get another one tomorrow. heh

By: fatmanseoul

fatmanseoul — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:45:33 +0000

You’ll be super-happy with any of these burgers then ~ they’re mayo-lover’s heaven!
Those who don’t care for the creamy condiment can ask for a burger without, if you’re willing to wait a big. Most of the fast food joints are happy to accommodate small requests like that.