Ordering Food in Korean

The most common Korean phrases for ordering food and drinks are “두 명 자리 필요해요.” (I need a table for two.), “메뉴판 주세요.” (The menu, please.), “목말라요.” (I'm thirsty.), “채식주의자예요.” (I'm vegetarian.), “맛있어요.” (This is delicious.), “계산서 주세요.” (Check, please.) and “배고파요.” (I'm hungry.). Below are all 50, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

50 phrases · 7 situations · #126–175 of 333 · Updated

Getting a table

Ask for a table, or say you have a reservation.

  1. #154 두 명 자리 필요해요. I need a table for two.
  2. #155 예약하셨어요? Do you have a reservation?
  3. #156 예약했어요. I have a reservation.
  4. #157 이 자리 있어요? Is this seat taken?
  5. #158 밖에 앉을 수 있어요? Can we sit outside?
  6. #175 한 명 자리 주세요. A table for one, please.

Ordering

Ask for the menu, ask what is good, and order.

  1. #131 메뉴판 주세요. The menu, please.
  2. #132 뭐 추천해요? What do you recommend?
  3. #133 주문할게요. We're ready to order.
  4. #134 치킨으로 할게요. I'll have the chicken.
  5. #161 아침 식사 돼요? Do you serve breakfast?
  6. #162 계란 주세요. I'd like eggs.
  7. #169 지금 주문해도 돼요? Can we order now?
  8. #173 신선한 과일 있어요? Do you have fresh fruit?
  9. #174 디저트 주세요. I'd like dessert.

Drinks

Water, coffee and tea the way you like them.

  1. #127 목말라요. I'm thirsty.
  2. #128 물 좀 주세요. I'd like some water.
  3. #129 커피 주세요. A coffee, please.
  4. #130 차 주세요. A tea, please.
  5. #137 설탕 빼 주세요. No sugar, please.
  6. #138 얼음 빼 주세요. Without ice, please.
  7. #167 물 한 병 주세요. A bottle of water, please.
  8. #168 커피 한 잔 더 주세요. Another coffee, please.

Special requests

Allergies, no meat, and the things missing from the table.

  1. #135 채식주의자예요. I'm vegetarian.
  2. #136 견과류 알레르기가 있어요. I'm allergic to nuts.
  3. #145 빵 더 주세요. More bread, please.
  4. #146 소금 좀 주세요. Can I have the salt?
  5. #163 고기 빼 주세요. No meat, please.
  6. #164 이 요리 매워요? Is this dish spicy?
  7. #165 숟가락이 필요해요. I need a spoon.
  8. #166 포크 하나 주세요. Can I have a fork?
  9. #171 이거 데워 주세요. Please heat this up.
  10. #172 치즈 빼 주세요. No cheese, please.

Talking about the food

Say what you like, and what is wrong with the dish.

  1. #141 맛있어요. This is delicious.
  2. #142 별로예요. I don't like it.
  3. #143 너무 매워요. It's too spicy.
  4. #144 너무 짜요. It's too salty.
  5. #159 음식이 차가워요. The food is cold.
  6. #170 이건 제가 주문한 게 아니에요. This isn't what I ordered.

Paying and leaving

Ask for the check and take the rest with you.

  1. #139 계산서 주세요. Check, please.
  2. #140 팁 포함이에요? Is the tip included?
  3. #160 포장해 주세요. Can I take this to go?

Eating at home

Mealtimes with family and friends.

  1. #126 배고파요. I'm hungry.
  2. #147 아침 준비됐어요. Breakfast is ready.
  3. #148 점심은 몇 시예요? What time is lunch?
  4. #149 먹자. Let's eat.
  5. #150 배불러요. I'm full.
  6. #151 조금 먹을래? Do you want some?
  7. #152 마음대로 드세요. Help yourself.
  8. #153 맛있게 드세요. Enjoy your meal.

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What are the most common Korean phrases for ordering food and drinks?

The most common Korean phrases for ordering food and drinks are “두 명 자리 필요해요.” (I need a table for two.), “메뉴판 주세요.” (The menu, please.), “목말라요.” (I'm thirsty.), “채식주의자예요.” (I'm vegetarian.), “맛있어요.” (This is delicious.), “계산서 주세요.” (Check, please.) and “배고파요.” (I'm hungry.). All 50 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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