Bibimbap
비빔밥
Rice with mixed toppings. Ask for gochujang on the side; toppings and sauces vary.
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Gimbap
김밥
Rice rolls with assorted fillings. Check the filling before ordering; some versions are spicy.
Find a phrase to ask ↘Bulgogi
불고기
Marinated meat, commonly beef. Check the meat and whether the menu requires two portions.
Find a phrase to ask ↘Samgyeopsal
삼겹살
Pork belly for grilling. Confirm minimum portions and whether staff help with the grill.
Find a phrase to ask ↘Kimchi jjigae
김치찌개
Kimchi stew. Meat, seafood and serving size vary; check whether rice is included.
Find a phrase to ask ↘Sundubu jjigae
순두부찌개
Soft-tofu stew, often spicy. Tofu does not mean vegetarian: broth and toppings vary.
Find a phrase to ask ↘Seolleongtang
설렁탕
Beef-bone soup. Taste before adding table seasonings and check whether rice is included.
Find a phrase to ask ↘Kalguksu
칼국수
Knife-cut noodles in broth. The broth may contain seafood or meat; ask the restaurant.
Find a phrase to ask ↘Mul naengmyeon
물냉면
Cold noodles in broth. Mustard, vinegar and spicy seasoning may be served separately.
Find a phrase to ask ↘Jajangmyeon
짜장면
Noodles with dark bean sauce. The sauce commonly contains pork; check the actual recipe.
Find a phrase to ask ↘Tteokbokki
떡볶이
Rice cakes in sauce, commonly spicy. Check portion size and added fish cakes or other ingredients.
Find a phrase to ask ↘Mandu
만두
Dumplings with varied fillings. Kimchi versions can be spicy; ask what is inside.
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이거 하나 주세요.
One of these, please.
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혼자 왔는데 식사 가능할까요?
Can I dine here alone?
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1인분만 주문할 수 있나요?
Can I order just one portion?
Useful at barbecue and shared-dish restaurants.
맵나요?
Is it spicy?
Ask about the actual dish, not just its name.
소스를 따로 주실 수 있나요?
Could you serve the sauce separately?
This may not be possible for a premade dish.
고기나 해산물이 들어가나요?
Does it contain meat or seafood?
This is an ingredient question, not a guarantee about broth or cross-contact.
포장해 주세요.
Please make it takeaway.
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계산할게요.
I would like to pay.
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A short editorial menu companion for choosing and ordering a meal. It is not a restaurant recommendation, live menu or product test. Dish descriptions are starting points; the restaurant’s actual ingredients and ordering rules take priority.