Bonchon Bibimbap
Price & Calories 2026
Rice with scrambled egg, lettuce, carrots, sautéed onions, spinach, and mushrooms — served with your choice of Bulgogi, Soy Garlic Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Tofu, or plain. One of the lightest main dishes on the Bonchon menu — second only to the Udon Noodle Soup.
Korea's Most Famous Rice Bowl — One of the Lightest Mains
Bibimbap literally means “mixed rice” in Korean — and the name describes both the dish and how you eat it. It is a bowl of steamed rice topped with a colorful arrangement of vegetables, a scrambled egg, and your choice of protein, all meant to be mixed together before eating. The result is a single, unified flavor that combines every element in every bite.
At Bonchon, Bibimbap is made with steamed jasmine rice topped with scrambled egg, fresh lettuce, carrots, sautéed onions, spinach, and mushrooms. You choose your protein: Bulgogi, Soy Garlic Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Tofu, or plain with no protein. The dish is finished with sesame oil and served with sesame seeds.
The base Bibimbap (plain, no protein) starts at just 785 calories — one of the lightest mains on the menu, behind only the Udon Noodle Soup (from 480 cal). Even loaded with a protein it tops out around 970 calories. For anyone watching their intake, Bibimbap is one of the best balanced choices among Bonchon’s main dishes.
All Protein Options — Prices & Calories
| Protein Option | Price | Calories | Protein | Heat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain (no protein) | $12.95 | 785 ✓ | 11g | None |
| + Tofu | $13.45 | 800 | 19g | None |
| + Soy Garlic Chicken | $14.95 | 919 | 33g | None |
| + Spicy Chicken | $14.95 | 970 | 33g | Medium 🌶 |
| + Bulgogi | $15.95 | 949 | 31g | None |
| + Seafood | $15.95 | 885 | 31g | None |
* Prices may vary by location. Delivery apps (DoorDash, Uber Eats) price 30–60% higher. Calorie data from Official Bonchon Nutrition Facts 2026.
Full Nutrition — Plain vs With Protein
Source: Calories from Official Bonchon Nutrition Facts 2026. Other nutrition values are estimates and may vary by location. Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Which Protein Option Is Right for You?
The protein you choose defines the flavor of your Bibimbap. Each option changes the dish significantly — not just in nutrition but in the overall eating experience:
How It Compares
| Dish | Price | Calories | Protein | Heat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibimbap (plain) ← You Are Here | $12.95 | 785 ✓ | 11g | None |
| Bibimbap + Soy Garlic Chicken | $14.95 | 919 | 33g | None |
| Japchae | $13.75 | 887 | 28g | None |
| Chicken Katsu | $12.95 | 1,319 | 65g | None |
| Bulgogi | $18.35 | 1,940 | 82g ✓ | None |
| Tteokbokki | $12.95 | 980 | 32g | High 🌶 |
| Buldak | $15.95 | 2,610 | 99g | Very High 🌶🌶 |
Bonchon Bibimbap FAQ
Bonchon Bibimbap starts at approximately $12.95 for the plain version. Adding a protein increases the price: Tofu (~$13.45), Soy Garlic or Spicy Chicken (~$14.95), Bulgogi or Seafood (~$15.95). Prices may vary by location and are higher on delivery apps.
Plain Bibimbap contains 785 calories — one of the lightest mains, behind only the Udon Noodle Soup (from 480). Adding a protein: Tofu 800, Seafood 885, Soy Garlic Chicken 919, Bulgogi 949, and Spicy Chicken 970 calories. Every option stays under 1,000 calories.
Most Bibimbap options have zero heat — Plain, Tofu, Soy Garlic Chicken, Bulgogi, and Seafood are all spice-free. Only the Spicy Chicken version has heat, and it is medium-level since the rice moderates the spice when mixed. Bibimbap is one of the safest spice-free choices on the menu.
All Bibimbap options contain Eggs (scrambled egg topping) and Sesame (sesame oil finish). Adding Soy Garlic or Spicy Chicken adds Soy and Wheat allergens from the sauce. The official menu notes it contains sesame seeds or sesame seed oil. Always confirm with your specific location.
Mix everything together before eating — this is how bibimbap is meant to be eaten. Use a spoon to combine the rice, vegetables, egg, and protein until evenly blended. The scrambled egg breaks apart and coats the rice, and every bite becomes a unified flavor. Eating it unmixed misses the point of the dish.
At 785 calories plain, Bibimbap is one of the lighter mains at Bonchon — second only to the Udon Noodle Soup (from 480 cal). Adding a protein keeps it moderate: about 800 calories with Tofu, 885 with Seafood, 919 with Soy Garlic Chicken, 949 with Bulgogi, and 970 with Spicy Chicken. It is also one of the more nutritionally balanced options — vegetables, egg, rice, and lean protein in one bowl. For calorie-conscious diners, Plain or Tofu is the lightest pick, while Soy Garlic Chicken adds the most protein (33g) at a still-reasonable 919 calories.
First time: Soy Garlic Chicken — the most popular option, adds 33g protein and familiar Bonchon flavor. Want maximum protein: Soy Garlic Chicken (33g). Want most filling: Bulgogi (richest flavor). Watching calories strictly: Plain or Tofu. Enjoy spice: Spicy Chicken.
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