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Korean Phrase Guide

Essential Korean phrases for travelers. Tap to copy, point and speak!

10 phrases in Restaurant

메뉴판 주세요

me-nyu-pan ju-se-yo

Menu, please

Use when you sit down at your table

이거 주세요

i-geo ju-se-yo

This one, please

Point at the menu and say this

계산이요

gye-san-i-yo

Check, please

When you're ready to pay

맵나요?

maeng-na-yo?

Is it spicy?

Ask before ordering if you're unsure

안 맵게 해주세요

an maep-ge hae-ju-se-yo

Not spicy, please

Request mild version of a dish

물 주세요

mul ju-se-yo

Water, please

Most restaurants offer free water

맛있어요!

ma-si-sseo-yo!

It's delicious!

Compliment the chef — they'll love it

잘 먹겠습니다

jal meok-ge-sseum-ni-da

I'll eat well (thank you for the food)

Say before you start eating — it's polite

잘 먹었습니다

jal meo-geo-sseum-ni-da

I ate well (thanks for the meal)

Say when you finish eating or when leaving