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Low FODMAP at Jungsik - Fine Dining Guide

Navigate low FODMAP dining at Jungsik in New York. Tips for this Michelin-starred Korean restaurant.

Last verified: January 1, 2025

Safe Items to Order

ItemNotesModifications
Grilled ProteinsContemporary KoreanRequest no gochujang, garlic, or soy
RiceKorean riceFODMAP-safe
Fresh SeafoodSimply preparedRequest no Korean sauces

Items to Avoid

  • Gochujang (may contain garlic)
  • Soy sauce (contains wheat)
  • Kimchi (fermented, contains garlic)
  • Doenjang (fermented soybean paste)
  • Garlic preparations

Example Orders

Contemporary Korean

  • Contact restaurant 48+ hours in advance
  • Request modified tasting menu
  • Focus on simply prepared courses

Tip: Korean cuisine requires significant modifications

About Jungsik

Jungsik is a two-Michelin-starred New York restaurant offering contemporary Korean cuisine in an elegant setting.

Quick Summary

Honest assessment: Korean cuisine relies on fermented pastes, soy sauce, and garlic. The contemporary approach may allow for more modifications than traditional Korean.

Best approach: Contact the restaurant well in advance to discuss possible modifications.


This guide provides general FODMAP guidance for fine dining. Menu items change seasonally. Always confirm ingredients directly with the restaurant.