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...