Ordering Food in Korea: A Simple Restaurant Guide
Editorial illustration by KEYWORD_WORLD; not a photograph of an actual restaurant or its menu. LIVING IN KOREA · GUIDE 09 Your first meal at a Korean restaurant does not need a long conversation. A few words, a menu photo and a clear order can help. Start by checking the number of people, the amount of food and any ingredients you need to avoid. 1. Say how many people are eating At the entrance, tell the staff how many people are with you. 혼자예요 means you are alone. 두 명이에요 means there are two people. Wait for the staff to show you a table if you are unsure where to sit. Before you sit down, check the menu and any posted rules. If you are eating alone, ask whether you can order one serving of the dish you want. 2. Check the portion before the price 인분 means a serving. A price marked 1인분 is for one serving, not necessarily for the whole shared dish. A menu marked 2인분 이상 means an order of at least two servings. Some dishes have a minimum order. VISITKOREA restaurant listings include exampl...