Knowing how to order more food or drinks smoothly is essential for a pleasant dining experience in Korea. This guide provides key Korean phrases and cultural context for placing additional orders (추가 주문하기 – chu-ga ju-mun-ha-gi) at restaurants, ensuring you can easily ask for more of what you enjoy without hesitation.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 추가 주문할게요.
Pronunciation: chu-ga ju-mun-hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’d like to place an additional order. / I’ll order more.
Getting the Staff’s Attention
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Expression: 저기요!
Pronunciation: jeo-gi-yo!
Meaning: Excuse me! (Used to call staff from a distance) -
Expression: 여기요!
Pronunciation: yeo-gi-yo!
Meaning: Over here! / Excuse me! (Used when staff is closer) -
Expression: 사장님!
Pronunciation: sa-jang-nim!
Meaning: Owner! / Sir/Ma’am! (Common way to call older staff/owner) -
Expression: 이모님!
Pronunciation: i-mo-nim!
Meaning: Auntie! (Affectionate term often used for middle-aged female staff in casual eateries) -
Expression: 주문 좀 할게요.
Pronunciation: ju-mun jom hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’d like to order, please. (Slightly softer than 주문할게요) -
Expression: 잠시만요.
Pronunciation: jam-si-man-yo.
Meaning: Just a moment, please. (Can be used to politely get attention) -
Expression: 여기 주문 받아주세요.
Pronunciation: yeo-gi ju-mun ba-da-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please take our order here. -
Expression: 바쁘신데 죄송합니다.
Pronunciation: ba-ppeu-sin-de joe-song-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Sorry to bother you when you’re busy. (Very polite way to preface a request) -
Expression: 네, 잠시만 기다려 주세요.
Pronunciation: ne, jam-si-man gi-da-ryeo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Yes, please wait just a moment. (What staff might say)
Requesting More Items
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Expression: 이거 하나 더 주세요.
Pronunciation: i-geo ha-na deo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give me one more of this. -
Expression: [음식 이름] 좀 더 주세요.
Pronunciation: [eum-sik i-reum] jom deo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give me a little more [Food Name]. -
Expression: 반찬 좀 더 주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: ban-chan jom deo ju-sil su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I get some more side dishes? -
Expression: 물 좀 더 주세요.
Pronunciation: mul jom deo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give me some more water. -
Expression: 앞접시 하나 더 주세요.
Pronunciation: ap-jeop-si ha-na deo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give me one more small plate (for sharing). -
Expression: 숟가락/젓가락 좀 더 주세요.
Pronunciation: sut-ga-rak/jeot-ga-rak jom deo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give me more spoons/chopsticks. -
Expression: 맥주 한 병 더 주세요.
Pronunciation: maek-ju han byeong deo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give me one more bottle of beer. -
Expression: 공기밥 하나 추가요.
Pronunciation: gong-gi-bap ha-na chu-ga-yo.
Meaning: Add one bowl of rice, please. (Slightly casual ending ‘yo’) -
Expression: 김치 좀 더 리필해 주세요.
Pronunciation: gim-chi jom deo ri-pil-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please refill the kimchi. (‘Refill’ is commonly used) -
Expression: 이거랑 똑같은 걸로 주세요.
Pronunciation: i-geo-rang ttok-ga-teun geol-lo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give me the same thing as this. -
Expression: 소스 좀 더 주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: so-seu jom deo ju-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Could you give me some more sauce?
Confirming and Checking the Order
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Expression: 주문 확인 좀 할게요.
Pronunciation: ju-mun hwa-gin jom hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: I’ll just confirm the order. (Staff might say this) -
Expression: 네, 맞아요.
Pronunciation: ne, ma-ja-yo.
Meaning: Yes, that’s correct. -
Expression: 아니요, 그게 아니고요…
Pronunciation: a-ni-yo, geu-ge a-ni-go-yo…
Meaning: No, that’s not it… (Use to correct a misunderstanding) -
Expression: 음식은 언제쯤 나오나요?
Pronunciation: eum-si-geun eon-je-jjeum na-o-na-yo?
Meaning: About when will the food come out? -
Expression: 추가 주문한 거 같이 계산해 주세요.
Pronunciation: chu-ga ju-mun-han geo ga-chi gye-san-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please include the additional order in the bill. -
Expression: 이거 추가 비용 있나요?
Pronunciation: i-geo chu-ga bi-yong in-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there an extra charge for this? (e.g., for certain side dishes) -
Expression: 저희가 주문한 거 다 나왔나요?
Pronunciation: jeo-hui-ga ju-mun-han geo da na-wan-na-yo?
Meaning: Has everything we ordered come out? -
Expression: 이거 저희가 주문한 거 아닌데요.
Pronunciation: i-geo jeo-hui-ga ju-mun-han geo a-nin-de-yo.
Meaning: This isn’t what we ordered. -
Expression: 혹시 누락된 거 없나요?
Pronunciation: hok-si nu-rak-doen geo eom-na-yo?
Meaning: Is anything missing (from the order)? -
Expression: 주문 변경 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: ju-mun byeon-gyeong ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is it possible to change the order?
Korean Culture Notes
Calling Staff: In many Korean restaurants, especially casual ones, it’s common to call out “저기요!” (jeo-gi-yo!) or “여기요!” (yeo-gi-yo!) to get the staff’s attention. In smaller, family-run places, calling “사장님!” (sa-jang-nim! – owner) or “이모님!” (i-mo-nim! – auntie, for female staff) is also frequent and considered friendly.
Side Dish Refills (반찬 리필 – Banchan Ripil): Most Korean restaurants offer free refills of basic side dishes (반찬 – banchan). Don’t hesitate to ask for more using “반찬 좀 더 주세요” (ban-chan jom deo ju-se-yo). However, be aware that some special side dishes might incur an extra charge.
Bell Buttons: Many modern restaurants have call buttons (호출 벨 – ho-chul bel) on the table. Pressing this button will alert the staff, eliminating the need to call out loud. Look for a small button often labeled “호출” (ho-chul) or “벨” (bel).
Water is Usually Self-Serve: While you can ask for water (물 좀 더 주세요 – mul jom deo ju-se-yo), many places have a self-service water station with cups and a dispenser. Check for this first before asking.
Ordering Pace: It’s common to order main dishes first and then add drinks, rice, or other items later as needed during the meal. Placing additional orders is perfectly normal and expected.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: Two friends are eating at a Korean BBQ restaurant and want to order more meat and drinks.
Roles:
A: Customer 1
B: Restaurant Staff
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Expression: A: 저기요! 추가 주문 좀 할게요.
Pronunciation: jeo-gi-yo! chu-ga ju-mun jom hal-ge-yo.
Meaning: Excuse me! I’d like to place an additional order. -
Expression: B: 네, 손님. 뭐 드릴까요?
Pronunciation: ne, son-nim. mwo deu-ril-kka-yo?
Meaning: Yes, customer. What would you like? -
Expression: A: 여기 삼겹살 1인분 더 주시고요, 맥주도 한 병 더 주세요.
Pronunciation: yeo-gi sam-gyeop-sal il-in-bun deo ju-si-go-yo, maek-ju-do han byeong deo ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please give us one more serving of pork belly here, and also one more bottle of beer. -
Expression: B: 네, 삼겹살 1인분하고 맥주 한 병 추가해 드릴게요. 반찬 더 필요하신 거 있으세요?
Pronunciation: ne, sam-gyeop-sal il-in-bun-ha-go maek-ju han byeong chu-ga-hae deu-ril-ge-yo. ban-chan deo pil-yo-ha-sin geo i-sseu-se-yo?
Meaning: Okay, I’ll add one serving of pork belly and one bottle of beer. Do you need any more side dishes? -
Expression: A: 아, 네. 김치 좀 더 주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: a, ne. gim-chi jom deo ju-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Ah, yes. Could we get some more kimchi? -
Expression: B: 네, 알겠습니다. 금방 가져다 드릴게요.
Pronunciation: ne, al-ge-sseum-ni-da. geum-bang ga-jyeo-da deu-ril-ge-yo.
Meaning: Yes, understood. I’ll bring them right away.
Practice Tips
Feeling more confident about ordering extras now? Great! The best way to master these phrases is to use them~ Try role-playing with a friend or practice saying the phrases out loud when you’re at a Korean restaurant (even if you just order water!).
Pay attention to how Koreans interact with staff and listen for these expressions. Don’t be afraid to point (이거 – i-geo) if you forget the name of a dish! Staff are usually very helpful. Keep practicing, and soon ordering more will feel completely natural! 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!/You can do it!)
