Level 1 · Survival Korean
Learn essential food vocabulary and how to order at a Korean restaurant like a local.
14 words · tap 🔊 to hear native-speaker pronunciation
rice / meal
밥 먹었어요?Have you eaten? (Common greeting!)
kimchi (fermented vegetables)
김치가 맵지만 맛있어요.Kimchi is spicy but delicious.
bulgogi (marinated grilled beef)
불고기 일 인분 주세요.One serving of bulgogi, please.
bibimbap (mixed rice bowl)
돌솥 비빔밥이 유명해요.Stone pot bibimbap is famous.
ramen / instant noodles
라면 먹을래요?Do you want to eat ramen?
fried chicken
치킨이랑 콜라 시킬까요?Shall we order chicken and cola?
water
물 좀 주세요.Some water, please.
beverage / drink
음료수 뭐 드실래요?What would you like to drink?
menu
메뉴 좀 보여 주세요.Please show me the menu.
order (noun)
주문하시겠어요?Would you like to order?
bill / check
계산서 주세요.The bill, please.
side dishes
반찬 더 주세요.More side dishes, please.
to be delicious
이 음식 정말 맛있어요!This food is really delicious!
to be hungry
배고파요. 밥 먹어요!I'm hungry. Let's eat!
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