Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dolsot Bibimbap" in Korean
“Dolsot Bibimbap” in Korean is 돌솥비빔밥 (pronounced "dolsot bibimbap").
돌솥비빔밥
dolsot bibimbap
Usage & Context
Dolsot bibimbap is bibimbap served in a hot stone pot that creates a crispy rice crust at the bottom. The sizzling sound of the pot and the crispy nurungji are prized aspects of the dish.
Example Sentence
돌솥비빔밥은 바닥의 누룽지가 고소해서 더 맛있다.
Dolsot bibimbap is even more delicious because of the savory nurungji at the bottom.
How to use 돌솥비빔밥 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dolsot Bibimbap” is 돌솥비빔밥, romanized as dolsot bibimbap.
Usage tip
Use this word with ordering phrases, taste descriptions, and polite requests when speaking in a restaurant.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 돌솥비빔밥.
Pronunciation Guide
Say "Dol-sot Bi-bim-bap." "Dol" sounds like "dole." "Sot" is like "sought," with the 'o' like the 'o' in "pot." "Bi" is like "bee." "Bim" is like "bim" (as in "bimbo"). "Bap" is like "bop."
More Example Sentences
Describing a favorite part of the dish.
돌솥비빔밥은 바닥에 눌어붙은 누룽지가 정말 별미예요.
The crispy rice crust at the bottom of dolsot bibimbap is a real delicacy.
Enjoying a meal at a restaurant.
뜨거운 돌솥비빔밥에 고추장을 듬뿍 넣고 비벼 먹었어.
I put a lot of gochujang in the hot dolsot bibimbap and mixed it to eat.
Observing reactions to Korean food.
외국인 친구들이 돌솥비빔밥의 지글거리는 소리를 신기해했어요.
My foreign friends found the sizzling sound of dolsot bibimbap fascinating.
Cultural Context
Dolsot bibimbap is a beloved Korean dish where bibimbap (mixed rice) is served in a super-heated stone pot (dolsot). The magic happens as the rice at the bottom cooks further, forming a crispy, slightly burnt crust called nurungji, which is highly prized. The sizzling sound and aroma as it arrives at the table are part of the experience. It's often mixed at the table with gochujang (chili paste) to taste, offering a delightful textural and flavorful journey.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 돌솥비빔밥 inside ordering situations, because the natural Korean phrase often includes a polite request ending.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
돌솥비빔밥 하나 주세요
Please give me one dolsot bibimbap (ordering)
누룽지 긁어 먹다
to scrape and eat the nurungji
지글지글 돌솥비빔밥
sizzling dolsot bibimbap
Related Expressions
비빔밥
bibimbap
mixed rice (the base dish)
누룽지
nurungji
crispy rice crust (the prized part of dolsot bibimbap)
고추장
gochujang
Korean chili paste (essential condiment)
돌솥
dolsot
stone pot (the serving vessel)
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