Pepper Lab — Korean Sauces for Hot Pot, Korean BBQ & Bibimbap
Pepper Lab is a Korean sauce brand created specifically for the U.S. market. Its sauces are made in Korea by Dongbang Food Master, a sauce maker founded in 1979 that has produced sauces for major Korean food brands for more than 40 years.
Now available on Amazon and at H Mart. Pepper Lab can be ordered nationwide through the official Pepper Lab Brand Store on Amazon.
The Pepper Lab lineup
- Hot pot & shabu-shabu dipping sauces: Goma Shabu Sauce (roasted sesame), Ponzu Soy Citrus Sauce, Mala Shabu Sauce
- Korean BBQ & spicy sauces: K.BBQ Brisket Dipping Sauce, Hot Bul Sauce
- Korean home cooking sauces: Matdashi Fresh (bibimjang), Kimchi Sauce, Japchae Sauce, Tteokbokki Sauce, Unagi Sushi Sauce
- Ready-to-eat soup: Witch Soup Original and Witch Soup Spicy
See every Pepper Lab product with details and Amazon links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pepper Lab?
Pepper Lab is a Korean sauce brand created specifically for the U.S. market. It brings authentic Korean flavors to American home cooks in ready-to-use sauces for hot pot, Korean BBQ and everyday Korean dishes.
Who makes Pepper Lab sauces?
Pepper Lab sauces are made in Korea by Dongbang Food Master, a Korean sauce maker founded in 1979 that has produced sauces for major Korean food brands for more than 40 years. Pepper Lab was developed together with Themes East Inc. of Long Beach, California, which distributes the brand in the United States.
Where can I buy Pepper Lab in the United States?
Pepper Lab is sold nationwide on Amazon through the official Pepper Lab Brand Store, and at H Mart.
Which Pepper Lab sauce is best for shabu-shabu or hot pot?
Goma Shabu Sauce (creamy roasted sesame) and Ponzu Soy Citrus Sauce (bright and tangy) are the classic pair. For a spicy option, try Mala Shabu Sauce.
Which sauce is best for Korean BBQ or brisket?
The K.BBQ Brisket Dipping Sauce, a sweet soy umami dipping sauce made for brisket, steak and grilled beef. Goma Shabu Sauce is also an excellent dip for grilled meat.
What is the spiciest Pepper Lab sauce?
Hot Bul Sauce, a very spicy buldak-style Korean hot sauce. It is best with chicken and noodles.
What is Matdashi Fresh?
Matdashi Fresh is a spicy Korean bibimjang (bibim sauce). Mix it into rice for bibimbap or into noodles for bibim guksu, use it as a spicy dip for vegetables and chicken, or season namul with it.
What is Witch Soup?
Witch Soup is a ready-to-eat, plant-based tomato vegetable soup from Pepper Lab, available in Original and Spicy. Enjoy it warm, as a bread dip, or as a pasta or stew base.
How should I store Pepper Lab sauces?
Unopened bottles are shelf-stable. Refrigerate after opening.