Ordering Food in Korean – Essential Phrases for Restaurants

Ordering Food in Korean – Essential Phrases for Restaurants

Ordering Food in Korean – Essential Phrases for Restaurants

If you're traveling or living in Korea, knowing how to order food in Korean will make your dining experience smoother and more enjoyable. Let's learn the most useful expressions you can use at restaurants in Korea.

1. Getting the Waiter’s Attention

In Korea, it’s common to call the waiter or waitress instead of waiting for them to come to your table. You can say:

  • 저기요! (jeo-gi-yo) – Excuse me!
  • 이모! (i-mo) – Auntie! (casual, used in some restaurants)
Tip: Use 저기요 in all situations for politeness.

2. Placing Your Order

Korean Pronunciation Meaning
이거 주세요. i-geo ju-se-yo Please give me this.
김치찌개 하나 주세요. kim-chi-jji-gae ha-na ju-se-yo Please give me one kimchi stew.
같이 먹을게요. ga-chi meo-geul-ge-yo We’ll share.

3. Asking for Recommendations

  • 추천해 주세요. (chu-cheon-hae ju-se-yo) – Please recommend something.
  • 뭐가 맛있어요? (mwo-ga ma-si-sseo-yo?) – What’s tasty here?

4. Ordering Drinks

  • 물 주세요. (mul ju-se-yo) – Please give me water.
  • 맥주 두 병 주세요. (maek-ju du byeong ju-se-yo) – Please give me two beers.

5. Asking for the Bill

  • 계산서 주세요. (gye-san-seo ju-se-yo) – Please give me the bill.
  • 카드 돼요? (ka-deu dwae-yo?) – Can I pay by card?

Cultural Tip

In Korea, it's common to pay at the counter near the entrance, not at the table. After finishing your meal, bring the bill to the cashier.

Now you’re ready to enjoy delicious Korean food with confidence! 저기요! 김치찌개 하나 주세요!

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