Bulgogi
Best wine varietals
Barbera
Barbera's bright acidity balances Bulgogi's sweet and savory flavors.
Blend
Blend wines offer complexity that complements Bulgogi's rich marinade.
Carmenere
Carmenere's soft tannins and fruitiness match the dish's smoky notes.
Syrah
Syrah's boldness and spice enhance Bulgogi's grilled and spicy elements.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, cuts fat and complements caramelized sweet-savory bulgogi
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/umami/savory/heat — savory, spicy and umami-forward; echoes Bulgogi's soy-garlic and cuts richness
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
ginger spice and lime—bright, cleansing bubbles and spice to balance fat
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/sweet/fat — bright lime acidity and tequila freshness balance sweet-salty beef
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/sweet/heat/ginger — lemon + ginger spice cuts fat and plays with honeyed marinade
Highball • Easy • 5 min
herbal/acid with soda—light, floral lift and effervescence to refresh palate
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
smoke/sweet/acid — mezcal smoke complements grilled notes, honey softens and lemon adds lift
Cocktail glass • Medium • 10 min
herbal/acid—elderflower and lemon add fragrant brightness to rich meat
Wine Glass • Easy • 5 min
bitter/sweet/bubbles/acid — bitter-aperitif and effervescence refresh palate between bites
Highball glass • Easy • 10 min
bubbles, mint and lime—cooling, refreshing contrast to savory-sweet flavors