Level 1 · Survival Korean

Korean Food & Ordering Vocabulary음식과 주문

Learn essential food vocabulary and how to order at a Korean restaurant like a local.

14 words · tap 🔊 to hear native-speaker pronunciation

  1. [bap]noun

    rice / meal

    밥 먹었어요?Have you eaten? (Common greeting!)

  2. 김치[gimchi]noun

    kimchi (fermented vegetables)

    김치가 맵지만 맛있어요.Kimchi is spicy but delicious.

  3. 불고기[bulgogi]noun

    bulgogi (marinated grilled beef)

    불고기 일 인분 주세요.One serving of bulgogi, please.

  4. 비빔밥[bibimbap]noun

    bibimbap (mixed rice bowl)

    돌솥 비빔밥이 유명해요.Stone pot bibimbap is famous.

  5. 라면[ramyeon]noun

    ramen / instant noodles

    라면 먹을래요?Do you want to eat ramen?

  6. 치킨[chikin]noun

    fried chicken

    치킨이랑 콜라 시킬까요?Shall we order chicken and cola?

  7. [mul]noun

    water

    물 좀 주세요.Some water, please.

  8. 음료수[eumryosu]noun

    beverage / drink

    음료수 뭐 드실래요?What would you like to drink?

  9. 메뉴[menyu]noun

    menu

    메뉴 좀 보여 주세요.Please show me the menu.

  10. 주문[jumun]noun

    order (noun)

    주문하시겠어요?Would you like to order?

  11. 계산서[gyesanseo]noun

    bill / check

    계산서 주세요.The bill, please.

  12. 반찬[banchan]noun

    side dishes

    반찬 더 주세요.More side dishes, please.

  13. 맛있다[masitda]adjective

    to be delicious

    이 음식 정말 맛있어요!This food is really delicious!

  14. 배고프다[baegopeuda]adjective

    to be hungry

    배고파요. 밥 먹어요!I'm hungry. Let's eat!

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