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Want to impress locals and make dining out in Korea easier? Learn these essential Korean phrases for ordering food — even a little effort goes a long way in earning smiles and better service!
📞 Getting the Server’s Attention
- 저기요! (Jeo-gi-yo!) – Excuse me!
- 이모! (I-mo!) – Auntie! (casual, used in local diners, mostly by Koreans)
Use a hand wave or press the call button if available on your table.
🍽️ Ordering Food
- 이거 주세요 (I-geo ju-se-yo) – I’ll have this one, please (pointing to the menu)
- OO 하나 주세요 (OO ha-na ju-se-yo) – One [dish name], please
- 두 개 주세요 (Du-gae ju-se-yo) – Two, please
- 추천해 주세요 (Chu-cheon-hae ju-se-yo) – Please recommend something
Replace "OO" with a dish name you read or recognize.
🥗 Making Requests
- 덜 맵게 해 주세요 (Deol maep-gae hae ju-se-yo) – Please make it less spicy
- 고기 빼 주세요 (Go-gi bbae ju-se-yo) – Please remove the meat
- 알레르기가 있어요 (Allergy-ga isseo-yo) – I have an allergy
- 반찬 더 주세요 (Ban-chan deo ju-se-yo) – Please give more side dishes
- 물 주세요 (Mul ju-se-yo) – Water, please
💳 Paying the Bill
- 계산이요 (Gye-san i-yo) – I'd like to pay
- 카드 돼요? (Ka-deu dwae-yo?) – Do you take card?
- 영수증 주세요 (Yeong-su-jeung ju-se-yo) – Receipt, please
Note: In most Korean restaurants, you pay at the front counter, not at the table.
🧠 Bonus Tips
- Use polite speech – “주세요” is your go-to phrase!
- If unsure, use gestures or show a photo from the menu or Google
- Practice a few lines out loud before entering a restaurant
💬 Final Thoughts
Learning a few simple Korean phrases can make your food adventures in Korea smoother and more enjoyable. Locals always appreciate the effort, and you’ll feel more confident ordering delicious dishes on your own!
Stay tuned for more practical Korean travel tips — up next: “Korean Food Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts at the Table.”
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