Emart24 Sichuan Dakgalbi Dosirak Chef Collab Review [Korean Food]

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Hello. Today’s new lunchbox menu from Emart24 is the Sichuan-Style Dakgalbi Lunchbox, a collaboration with Chef Park Eun-young. It is not a direct collaboration with the “Black-and-White Chef,” but Emart24 is clearly serious about chef-driven menus. Not only the chef’s signature items, but even the core lunchbox lineup now seems to be filled with chef collaborations. Today’s pick is the most basic set-meal style option among Chef Park Eun-young’s collab items. Still, the mildly spicy sauce felt quite distinctive. So, shall we take a closer look?

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📋 At a Glance

Product name: Sichuan-Style Dakgalbi Lunchbox
Brand: Emart24 (Chef Park Eun-young collaboration)
Price: KRW 6,400
Weight: 427 g
Calories: 687 kcal
Main components: Sichuan-style dakgalbi (doubanjiang + Sichuan pepper oil sauce), egg noodle stir-fry, sweet-and-sour mini dumplings, roasted garlic rice, bok choy namul, pickled radish, shredded cucumber, stir-fried fish cake — 7 sides total
Overall: ★3.5 — The spicy, numbing Sichuan vibe from doubanjiang and Sichuan pepper is unique, and the egg noodles plus roasted garlic rice make it feel fresh.

Sichuan-Style Dakgalbi Lunchbox Price & Highlights

The Sichuan-Style Dakgalbi Lunchbox is Emart24’s first set-meal collaboration with Chef Park Eun-young, who is better known by her nickname, “the Chinese cuisine goddess.” This one is close to a standard, core-line lunchbox. However, since it is a chef collaboration, it still keeps that signature “kick.” For this menu, the kick is said to be the Sichuan-style sauce. The price is KRW 6,400, which feels a bit on the expensive side.

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Nutrition Facts & Ingredients

This lunchbox has a total weight of 427 g and 687 kcal. Sodium is around 100% of the recommended daily intake. Considering the price, it does not feel especially generous in either portion size or calories. Still, it is enough to leave you comfortably full. So, rather than value for money, you may want to choose it for the uniqueness of the lineup. The chicken used in the seasoned meat is listed as product of Brazil.

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Sichuan-Style Dakgalbi Lunchbox Components

Now, let’s quickly check what comes in this lunchbox. It includes 7 side dishes in total: the main Sichuan-style dakgalbi, two side items, and four simple accompanying banchan. Overall, the layout is similar to a typical Korean set-meal lunchbox.

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Accompaniments: Four Veggie-Focused Sides

Starting from the top section, the accompaniments are (from left) bok choy namul, white pickled radish, shredded cucumber, and a simple stir-fried fish cake. Since the main dish is fairly salty and strongly seasoned, these lighter veggie sides seem like a good match rather than something like zha cai.

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Sides: Egg Noodle Stir-Fry & Sweet-and-Sour Mini Dumplings

Of the two side items, one is an egg noodle stir-fry made with egg noodles. The other is sweet-and-sour mini dumplings made by frying boiled dumplings. Sweet-and-sour dumplings are common, but the egg noodle stir-fry is a bit unexpected.

Main: Sichuan-Style Dakgalbi & Roasted Garlic Rice

The main dish here is Sichuan-style dakgalbi. Looking at the ingredient list to see what makes it “Sichuan,” it is only described in broad terms like flavored oil and sauce. You can guess a bit from the aroma, but you will probably know more clearly once you taste it.

How white rice pairs with Sichuan-style dakgalbi

The rice is also pretty unique. They could have used plain steamed rice, but instead it looks lightly stir-fried, then topped with roasted garlic. With roasted garlic, the rice should taste slightly sweet yet pungent. Moreover, it seems like a combination that pairs well with Chinese-style flavors. Since it feels a bit different from typical convenience store lunchboxes, I am quietly looking forward to it.

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A convenience store experience with Sichuan-style dakgalbi

Sichuan-Style Dakgalbi Lunchbox Taste Test

Let’s dig in. I will start with the main dish, the Sichuan-style dakgalbi. Since it is “Sichuan-style,” it should have some heat.

Key points that set this set-meal composition apart

Sichuan-Style Dakgalbi: Spicy, Numbing Heat from Doubanjiang and Sichuan Pepper

After the first bite, the spiciness was definitely strong. It starts with the savory, spicy depth that is typical of doubanjiang. Then, as you keep chewing, that signature mala-style numbing sensation builds. It did not feel like a simple mala sauce. Instead, it tasted more like a mix using doubanjiang and Sichuan pepper oil.

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It is not extremely hot, but it is salty and spicy enough to feel quite punchy. At this point, a spoonful of rice with a bite of the egg noodle stir-fry makes a surprisingly good combo. However, it is a bit disappointing that there are more vegetables than chicken in the dakgalbi.

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How the Veggie Sides and Rice Come Together

The veggie sides are also tasty as long as you eat them while they are still fresh. Overall, they are mild and high in moisture, so they pair well with the spicy dakgalbi. If you do not have strong likes or dislikes about vegetables, you should be able to enjoy them without any trouble.

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On top of that, the uniquely styled rice is very solid. There is quite a lot of rice, so you might end up with some left over.

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In that case, grab a spoon and mix the remaining rice into the leftover dakgalbi sauce. That should hit the spot. The sauce itself has great umami, so it is quietly satisfying.

A reasonably priced Sichuan-style set meal

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Final Verdict

Personally, I think this menu captures Chef Park Eun-young’s Chinese-food sensibility well. The spicy, numbing flavor that feels like it uses doubanjiang and Sichuan pepper oil brings out a clear Sichuan-style character. Also, the unique additions, like the egg noodle stir-fry and the roasted garlic-topped rice, were a nice touch.

However, KRW 6,400 felt a bit pricey, and it was not especially filling for the cost. Still, if you like spicy, Chinese-style dakgalbi, you will likely be satisfied. I recommend it to fans of Chef Park Eun-young or anyone who enjoys Sichuan flavors.

Sichuan-style dakgalbi convenience store lunchbox

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How much does the Emart24 Sichuan-Style Dakgalbi Lunchbox cost?

It costs KRW 6,400. It weighs 427 g and has 687 kcal, and it is a 7-side set-meal lunchbox made in collaboration with Chef Park Eun-young.

Q. What does the Sichuan-Style Dakgalbi Lunchbox taste like?

Its key feature is a spicy, numbing Sichuan-style sauce that tastes like it uses doubanjiang and Sichuan pepper oil. It is not extremely hot, but it is salty and quite punchy. It also pairs well with the egg noodle stir-fry and the roasted garlic rice.

Q. What comes in the Sichuan-Style Dakgalbi Lunchbox?

The main dish is Sichuan-style dakgalbi, with egg noodle stir-fry and sweet-and-sour mini dumplings as sides. It also includes bok choy namul, pickled radish, shredded cucumber, and stir-fried fish cake, plus rice topped with roasted garlic. That makes 7 sides in total.

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