Bonchon Steamed Rice
Price & Calories 2026
Bonchon Steamed Rice is fluffy white jasmine rice — the same rice included with the Bulgogi, Buldak, and Chicken K...
Steamed Rice at Bonchon
Bonchon Steamed Rice is fluffy white jasmine rice — the same rice included with the Bulgogi, Buldak, and Chicken Katsu main dishes, now available as a standalone side. It is one of the most neutral and allergy-friendly items on the entire Bonchon menu.
At $2.99 and 398 calories, Steamed Rice is the most affordable paid side at Bonchon (tied with Coleslaw) and one of the most practical. Plain rice absorbs sauce and moderates heat — making it an excellent companion to any spicy dish on the menu.
In Korean dining culture, rice is not optional — it is the foundation of the meal. Eating Bonchon chicken or main dishes without rice is perfectly fine for a Western dining approach, but adding steamed rice gives the meal a more complete, traditional Korean character.
Steamed Rice Price
* Prices may vary by location. Delivery prices on DoorDash and Uber Eats may be higher.
Steamed Rice Nutrition Facts
For complete macronutrient breakdown, refer to the official Bonchon nutrition PDF at bonchon.com/downloads/nutritional-information
The most versatile side on the menu
Plain rice has two properties that make it uniquely useful alongside Bonchon food: it absorbs excess sauce (so the last few bites of chicken are not swimming in unabsorbed sauce), and it moderates capsaicin heat (starch absorbs and dilutes the chili compound in Spicy sauce). Neither coleslaw nor kimchi does both of these things simultaneously. For people who enjoy Spicy chicken but find it slightly too intense, adding steamed rice and alternating bites is the most effective heat management strategy.
How Steamed Rice Compares to Other Sides
Bonchon Steamed Rice FAQ
Bonchon Steamed Rice costs approximately $2.99 at most US locations — one of the most affordable sides on the menu. Note that Bulgogi, Buldak, and Chicken Katsu already include rice in their price.
Bonchon Steamed Rice contains approximately 398 calories per serving. This is plain white jasmine rice — a moderate calorie side that is substantially filling.
Bonchon Steamed Rice contains no major allergens — no wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, nuts, or shellfish. It is the most allergy-friendly paid side on the Bonchon menu, suitable for virtually all dietary restrictions.
Yes — Steamed Rice is included with Bulgogi, Buldak, and Chicken Katsu at no extra charge. If you are ordering one of these dishes, you do not need to order additional rice.
Yes — plain starch absorbs and dilutes capsaicin. Eating rice between bites of Spicy chicken or Tteokbokki genuinely moderates the cumulative heat. It is less immediately effective than dairy (coleslaw) but works over the course of a meal.
Yes — plain steamed jasmine rice is naturally gluten-free. Bonchon Steamed Rice is one of the only items on the Bonchon menu with no gluten-containing ingredients. Confirm with your specific location for cross-contamination concerns.
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