KOREAN BARBECUE BEEFBUNS
Korean Barbecue Beef buns at Wagamama
Craving a bold, flavorful bite? Wagamama’s Korean Barbecue Beef Buns are a must-try side dish! These hirata steamed buns are stuffed with tender Korean BBQ beef and red onion, drizzled with Korean BBQ sauce for a smoky, spicy kick. Available across Wagamama UK locations, this Wagamama menu favorite packs just 281 calories. Perfect for fans of Korean cuisine and Asian-inspired flavors, these side dishes bring a unique twist to your meal. Want to know about their calorie burn time or why they’re so popular? Let’s explore what makes these buns a standout at Wagamama!
Important Ingredients to make this Dish
- Steamed Hirata Buns
- Korean Barbecue Beef (sliced and marinated)
- Red Onion (thinly sliced)
- Korean BBQ Sauce (sweet, smoky, and spicy)
- Fresh Coriander (for garnish)
- Cucumber Slices or Pickles (optional in some versions)
- Sesame Seeds (for topping)
Calories
An average of 2100 kcal (8600 kJ) is required for normal weight maintenance. Calculated for the UK.
PER SERVING | |
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332 kcal | 1,172 kJ |
PER 100 G | |
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216 kcal | 900 kJ |
Calorie Burn Time
A serving of this dish contains approximately 280 calories.
To burn these calories, you’d need:
- 29 minutes of jogging
- 38 minutes of cycling
- 44 minutes of brisk walking
- 24 minutes of swimming
- 44 minutes of yoga
- 21 minutes of jump rope
Activity-wise Calorie Burn Table
Activity |
Calories Burned (Approx.) 2623_a44d8a-e5> |
Time Required to Burn 2623_8e7698-2d> |
Jogging |
280 calories 2623_15b20c-b3> |
29 minutes 2623_17ac8c-6a> |
Cycling |
280 calories 2623_60bc7b-f9> |
38 minutes 2623_3d1f60-c0> |
Brisk Walking |
280 calories 2623_258ffd-e0> |
44 minutes 2623_b4cadb-f2> |
Swimming |
280 calories 2623_656565-da> |
24 minutes 2623_a9f4b6-fa> |
Yoga |
280 calories 2623_efcff6-99> |
44 minutes 2623_989687-13> |
Jump Rope |
280 calories 2623_c982f1-5e> |
21 minutes 2623_39dd93-9a> |
Weight Training |
280 calories 2623_55332b-ba> |
33 minutes 2623_098f12-1e> |
Hiking |
280 calories 2623_903707-84> |
34 minutes 2623_cd5d1d-c3> |
Aerobics |
280 calories 2623_c73651-ef> |
39 minutes 2623_11ba7f-05> |
Dancing |
280 calories 2623_380e16-4d> |
32 minutes 2623_3cd27b-20> |
Pros and Cons
Wagamama’s Korean Barbecue Beef Buns are a flavorful and popular side dish that showcases tender Korean BBQ beef wrapped in soft steamed buns with a smoky, spicy sauce. This dish offers a satisfying taste of Korean-inspired street food with a modern twist. Like any dish, it has its strengths and weaknesses. Here’s a closer look:
Pros
- Bold, savory flavor with smoky, spicy Korean BBQ beef that appeals to fans of rich, umami tastes.
- Soft, fluffy hirata steamed buns provide a satisfying contrast in texture.
- Moderate calorie count (~280 kcal per serving) makes it a lighter indulgence compared to heavier mains.
- Made fresh to order, ensuring quality and freshness.
- Widely available across Wagamama UK locations, convenient for fans of Korean cuisine and Asian-inspired flavors.
- Perfect as a shareable side or light meal, offering versatility in dining occasions.
Cons
- Relatively low in protein compared to other meat-based dishes, which may not satisfy those needing a high-protein meal.
- Contains allergens such as gluten (in the buns) and soy (in the BBQ sauce), which may limit accessibility.
- Spicy flavor may not suit everyone’s palate, especially those sensitive to heat.
- Portion size may feel small for some, particularly as a main dish.
- Sauce ingredients and preparation can vary by location, potentially affecting consistency.
Nutrition
Eating well is key to staying healthy every day, and the foods you choose have a big impact on how you feel and function. To fuel your body properly, focus on picking meals with a good mix of vitamins, minerals, and other essentials. See how this dish stacks up in the chart below (amounts in grams).
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Per serving (g) |
Per 100 g 2623_7c0b3a-f7> |
Protein 2623_353ace-b1> |
7.3 g |
5.6 g 2623_5832d0-0b> |
Carb 2623_4f6f81-f2> |
43 g |
33 g 2623_8ea9c8-56> |
Sugars 2623_f799a7-d0> |
7.5 g |
8.5 g 2623_62b0ae-cf> |
Salt 2623_197590-bf> |
1.3 g |
1.0 g 2623_1a87b4-6d> |
Fat 2623_d5252b-de> |
10.2 g |
7.8 g 2623_04c8fb-6d> |
Saturates 2623_872a44-5b> |
2.5 g |
1.9 g 2623_d9728c-ae> |
Allergies
For those who suffer from allergies, you need to take all precautions and it is important to scrutinize the composition of the dish. Read below for a list of allergenic foods found in the dish
- Gluten
- Soy
- Sesame
- Mustard (possible)
- Sulphites (possible)
Price
£8.00