Ordering food delivery is incredibly common and convenient in Korea, offering a vast array of options delivered right to your doorstep. This guide provides essential Korean phrases and cultural context to help you navigate the process smoothly, whether you’re using an app or calling a restaurant directly. Learn how to state your order, specify preferences, handle payment, and understand delivery etiquette.
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Core Expression
This is the fundamental phrase related to ordering food for delivery.
- Expression: 음식 배달 주문하기
Pronunciation: eum-sik bae-dal ju-mun-ha-gi
Meaning: Ordering food delivery (음식: food, 배달: delivery, 주문하기: to order)
Basic Ordering Phrases
Use these fundamental phrases when initiating and placing your food delivery order.
- Expression: 여보세요?
Pronunciation: yeo-bo-se-yo?
Meaning: Hello? (Used when answering or making a phone call) - Expression: 배달 되나요?
Pronunciation: bae-dal doe-na-yo?
Meaning: Do you deliver? - Expression: 주문하려고 하는데요.
Pronunciation: ju-mun-ha-ryeo-go ha-neun-de-yo.
Meaning: I’d like to place an order. - Expression: [음식 이름] 주문할게요.
Pronunciation: [eum-sik i-reum] ju-mun-hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll order [Food Name]. - Expression: 메뉴 좀 볼 수 있을까요? (앱/웹사이트)
Pronunciation: me-nyu jom bol su i-sseul-kka-yo? (aep/wep-sa-i-teu)
Meaning: Can I see the menu? (App/Website) - Expression: 배달 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: bae-dal ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is delivery possible? - Expression: 최소 주문 금액이 있나요?
Pronunciation: choe-so ju-mun geu-mae-gi in-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a minimum order amount? - Expression: 배달비는 얼마예요?
Pronunciation: bae-dal-bi-neun eol-ma-ye-yo?
Meaning: How much is the delivery fee? - Expression: 지금 주문하면 얼마나 걸릴까요?
Pronunciation: ji-geum ju-mun-ha-myeon eol-ma-na geol-lil-kka-yo?
Meaning: How long will it take if I order now? - Expression: 여기 주소는 [주소]입니다.
Pronunciation: yeo-gi ju-so-neun [ju-so] im-ni-da.
Meaning: The address here is [Address]. - Expression: 제 전화번호는 [번호]입니다.
Pronunciation: je jeon-hwa-beon-ho-neun [beon-ho] im-ni-da.
Meaning: My phone number is [Number]. - Expression: 주문 확인해 주세요.
Pronunciation: ju-mun hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please confirm the order.
Specifying Your Order
These phrases help you customize your order according to your preferences.
- Expression: [메뉴] 하나 주세요.
Pronunciation: [me-nyu] ha-na ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give me one [Menu Item]. (하나=one) - Expression: [메뉴] 두 개 주세요.
Pronunciation: [me-nyu] du gae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give me two [Menu Item]. (두 개=two items) - Expression: 덜 맵게 해 주세요.
Pronunciation: deol maep-ge hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please make it less spicy. - Expression: 안 맵게 해 주세요.
Pronunciation: an maep-ge hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please make it not spicy. - Expression: [재료] 빼 주세요.
Pronunciation: [jae-ryo] ppae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please remove [Ingredient]. (e.g., 오이 빼 주세요 – oi ppae ju-se-yo – Please remove cucumber.) - Expression: [재료] 추가해 주세요.
Pronunciation: [jae-ryo] chu-ga-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please add [Ingredient]. - Expression: 곱빼기로 주세요.
Pronunciation: gop-ppae-gi-ro ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give me a large/double portion. - Expression: 소스는 따로 주세요.
Pronunciation: so-seu-neun tta-ro ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give the sauce separately. - Expression: 밥 추가해 주세요.
Pronunciation: bap chu-ga-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please add rice. - Expression: 음료는 뭘로 드릴까요?
Pronunciation: eum-nyo-neun mwol-lo deu-ril-kka-yo?
Meaning: What would you like for a drink? (Asked by staff) - Expression: 콜라 하나 주세요.
Pronunciation: kol-la ha-na ju-se-yo.
Meaning: One cola, please. - Expression: 세트로 주문할게요.
Pronunciation: se-teu-ro ju-mun-hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll order it as a set/combo.
Payment and Delivery Details
Use these expressions to handle payment and provide specific delivery instructions.
- Expression: 총 얼마예요?
Pronunciation: chong eol-ma-ye-yo?
Meaning: How much is it in total? - Expression: 계산은 어떻게 할까요?
Pronunciation: gye-san-eun eo-tteo-ke hal-kka-yo?
Meaning: How should I pay? - Expression: 카드로 계산할게요.
Pronunciation: ka-deu-ro gye-san-hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll pay by card. - Expression: 현금으로 계산할게요.
Pronunciation: hyeon-geum-eu-ro gye-san-hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll pay with cash. - Expression: 계좌 이체할게요. (앱)
Pronunciation: gye-jwa i-che-hal-ge-yo. (aep)
Meaning: I’ll do a bank transfer. (App) - Expression: 만나서 결제할게요.
Pronunciation: man-na-seo gyeol-je-hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll pay upon delivery (in person). - Expression: 문 앞에 놓고 가 주세요.
Pronunciation: mun ap-e no-ko ga ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please leave it in front of the door. - Expression: 도착하면 전화 주세요.
Pronunciation: do-cha-ka-myeon jeon-hwa ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please call me when you arrive. - Expression: 공동현관 비밀번호는 [번호]입니다.
Pronunciation: gong-dong-hyeon-gwan bi-mil-beon-ho-neun [beon-ho] im-ni-da.
Meaning: The building entrance code is [Number]. - Expression: 영수증 주세요.
Pronunciation: yeong-su-jeung ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give me a receipt. - Expression: 맛있게 드세요! (배달원)
Pronunciation: ma-sit-ge deu-se-yo! (bae-da-rwon)
Meaning: Enjoy your meal! (Said by the delivery person) - Expression: 감사합니다. 수고하세요!
Pronunciation: gam-sa-ham-ni-da. su-go-ha-se-yo!
Meaning: Thank you. Keep up the good work! (Said to the delivery person)
Korean Culture Notes
Understanding these cultural points can enhance your food delivery experience in Korea.
- Delivery Apps Reign Supreme: While calling is possible, most Koreans use delivery apps like Baemin (배달의민족), Yogiyo (요기요), or Coupang Eats (쿠팡이츠). These apps offer menus, reviews, real-time tracking, and various payment options.
- Incredible Speed: Korean delivery (‘baedal’ – 배달) is famous for its speed. Often, food arrives within 30-40 minutes, though times can vary depending on distance, restaurant busyness, and weather.
- No Tipping Required: Tipping delivery drivers is not customary or expected in Korea. The delivery fee is usually included in the total cost or listed separately. A simple “감사합니다” (Thank you) is sufficient.
- Wide Variety: You can get almost anything delivered: Korean staples (bibimbap, jjigae), fried chicken (a national obsession), pizza, burgers, Chinese food, Japanese food, desserts, and even groceries.
- “Service” Items: Restaurants often include small complimentary side dishes or drinks called ‘서비스’ (seo-bi-seu – service) as a gesture of goodwill, especially with larger orders.
Real Conversation Example
This example demonstrates ordering fried chicken over the phone.
Situation: A customer calls a chicken restaurant to order delivery. Roles: A: Customer, B: Restaurant Staff
- Expression: B: 네, [치킨집 이름]입니다.
Pronunciation: ne, [chi-kin-jip i-reum] im-ni-da.
Meaning: B: Yes, this is [Chicken Place Name]. - Expression: A: 여보세요? 치킨 배달 주문하려고 하는데요.
Pronunciation: yeo-bo-se-yo? chi-kin bae-dal ju-mun-ha-ryeo-go ha-neun-de-yo.
Meaning: A: Hello? I’d like to order chicken for delivery. - Expression: B: 네, 어떤 걸로 드릴까요?
Pronunciation: ne, eo-tteon geol-lo deu-ril-kka-yo?
Meaning: B: Yes, what would you like? - Expression: A: 후라이드 치킨 한 마리랑 양념 치킨 한 마리 주세요. 그리고 콜라 큰 거 하나요.
Pronunciation: hu-ra-i-deu chi-kin han ma-ri-rang yang-nyeom chi-kin han ma-ri ju-se-yo. geu-ri-go kol-la keun geo ha-na-yo.
Meaning: A: One fried chicken and one seasoned (yangnyeom) chicken, please. And one large cola. - Expression: B: 네, 후라이드 하나, 양념 하나, 콜라 큰 거 맞으시죠? 주소 알려주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: ne, hu-ra-i-deu ha-na, yang-nyeom ha-na, kol-la keun geo ma-jeu-si-jyo? ju-so al-lyeo-ju-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: B: Okay, one fried, one seasoned, and one large cola, correct? Could you please tell me the address? - Expression: A: 네, 주소는 서울시 강남구 테헤란로 123, 405호입니다.
Pronunciation: ne, ju-so-neun seo-ul-si gang-nam-gu te-he-ran-ro il-i-sam, sa-baek-o-ho im-ni-da.
Meaning: A: Yes, the address is Apt 405, 123 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. - Expression: B: 전화번호도 부탁드립니다.
Pronunciation: jeon-hwa-beon-ho-do bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da.
Meaning: B: And your phone number, please. - Expression: A: 010-1234-5678 입니다.
Pronunciation: gong-il-gong il-i-sam-sa o-yuk-chil-pal im-ni-da.
Meaning: A: It’s 010-1234-5678. - Expression: B: 총 45,000원입니다. 결제는 어떻게 하시겠어요?
Pronunciation: chong sa-man-o-cheon-won im-ni-da. gyeol-je-neun eo-tteo-ke ha-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: B: The total is 45,000 won. How would you like to pay? - Expression: A: 카드로 계산할게요.
Pronunciation: ka-deu-ro gye-san-hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: A: I’ll pay by card. - Expression: B: 알겠습니다. 약 40분 정도 걸릴 예정입니다.
Pronunciation: al-get-sseum-ni-da. yak sa-sip-bun jeong-do geol-lil ye-jeong im-ni-da.
Meaning: B: Understood. It will take about 40 minutes. - Expression: A: 네, 감사합니다.
Pronunciation: ne, gam-sa-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: A: Okay, thank you.
Practice Tips
The best way to master these phrases is through practice~! Try using Korean delivery apps – even browsing menus helps you learn food names. Role-play ordering scenarios with a friend or language partner. Listen carefully when delivery drivers arrive or when you hear others ordering. Don’t be afraid to try calling a local restaurant for a simple order! 화이팅! (Fighting!) You can do it!
