bulgogi
/bʊlˈɡoʊ.ɡi/
Korean Origin
Food & Drink
Original Word
불고기
Hangul (bulgogi)
Entered English
1990s
First recorded usage in English
The Story Behind "bulgogi"
From Korean 'bulgogi' (불고기), literally 'fire meat', referring to marinated grilled beef. One of the most well-known Korean dishes internationally.
Example Usage
"The bulgogi was marinated in a sweet soy sauce and grilled to perfection."