Don’t speak Korean? No problem. With these 25 essential food-ordering phrases, you can navigate any Korean restaurant like a pro.
Basic Ordering
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 메뉴판 주세요 | Me-nyu-pan ju-se-yo | Menu, please |
| 이거 주세요 | I-geo ju-se-yo | This one, please (while pointing) |
| 뭐가 맛있어요? | Mwo-ga ma-shi-sseo-yo? | What’s good here? |
| 추천해주세요 | Chu-cheon-hae-ju-se-yo | Please recommend something |
| 하나 더 주세요 | Ha-na deo ju-se-yo | One more, please |
Dietary Needs
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 안 매운 거 있어요? | An mae-un geo i-sseo-yo? | Do you have non-spicy options? |
| 고기 안 들어간 거요 | Go-gi an deu-reo-gan geo-yo | Without meat, please |
| 알레르기가 있어요 | Al-le-reu-gi-ga i-sseo-yo | I have allergies |
At the Table
| Korean | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 저기요! | Jeo-gi-yo! | Excuse me! (to call staff) |
| 물 좀 주세요 | Mul jom ju-se-yo | Water, please |
| 반찬 더 주세요 | Ban-chan deo ju-se-yo | More side dishes, please (FREE!) |
| 계산이요 | Gye-san-i-yo | Check, please |
| 카드 돼요? | Ka-deu dwae-yo? | Do you accept cards? |
💡 Pro Tip: In Korea, you almost never need cash. Even tiny street food stalls often accept credit/debit cards and Samsung/Apple Pay.
🗣️ Save this guide to your phone — you’ll use these phrases every single day in Korea!