Ordering food through delivery apps is incredibly common and convenient in Korea. This guide provides essential Korean vocabulary and phrases you’ll need to navigate popular delivery apps like Baemin (배달의민족) or Yogiyo (요기요), from searching for restaurants to confirming your order and tracking delivery.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 배달앱 사용하기
Pronunciation: bae-dal-aep sa-yong-ha-gi
Meaning: Using a delivery app
Essential Vocabulary
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Expression: 배달앱
Pronunciation: bae-dal-aep
Meaning: Delivery app -
Expression: 주문
Pronunciation: ju-mun
Meaning: Order -
Expression: 배달
Pronunciation: bae-dal
Meaning: Delivery -
Expression: 메뉴
Pronunciation: me-nyu
Meaning: Menu -
Expression: 음식
Pronunciation: eum-sik
Meaning: Food -
Expression: 식당 / 레스토랑
Pronunciation: sik-dang / re-seu-to-rang
Meaning: Restaurant -
Expression: 주소
Pronunciation: ju-so
Meaning: Address -
Expression: 결제
Pronunciation: gyeol-je
Meaning: Payment -
Expression: 장바구니
Pronunciation: jang-ba-gu-ni
Meaning: Shopping cart -
Expression: 최소주문금액
Pronunciation: choe-so-ju-mun-geum-aek
Meaning: Minimum order amount -
Expression: 배달팁 / 배달료
Pronunciation: bae-dal-tip / bae-dal-lyo
Meaning: Delivery fee -
Expression: 리뷰 / 후기
Pronunciation: ri-byu / hu-gi
Meaning: Review
Placing an Order
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Expression: 배달앱을 켜다
Pronunciation: bae-dal-aep-eul kyeo-da
Meaning: To open the delivery app -
Expression: 음식 종류를 선택하다
Pronunciation: eum-sik jong-nyu-reul seon-taek-ha-da
Meaning: To select the type of food -
Expression: 식당을 검색하다
Pronunciation: sik-dang-eul geom-saek-ha-da
Meaning: To search for a restaurant -
Expression: 메뉴를 보다
Pronunciation: me-nyu-reul bo-da
Meaning: To look at the menu -
Expression: 장바구니에 담다
Pronunciation: jang-ba-gu-ni-e dam-da
Meaning: To add to the cart -
Expression: 주문하기 버튼을 누르다
Pronunciation: ju-mun-ha-gi beo-teun-eul nu-reu-da
Meaning: To press the order button -
Expression: 수량을 선택하다
Pronunciation: su-ryang-eul seon-taek-ha-da
Meaning: To select the quantity -
Expression: 옵션을 선택하다
Pronunciation: op-syeon-eul seon-taek-ha-da
Meaning: To select options (e.g., spice level, side dishes) -
Expression: 주문을 확인하다
Pronunciation: ju-mun-eul hwak-in-ha-da
Meaning: To confirm the order -
Expression: 배달 주소를 입력하다
Pronunciation: bae-dal ju-so-reul im-nyeok-ha-da
Meaning: To enter the delivery address -
Expression: 요청사항을 적다
Pronunciation: yo-cheong-sa-hang-eul jeok-da
Meaning: To write down requests
Payment and Delivery Details
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Expression: 결제 방법을 선택하다
Pronunciation: gyeol-je bang-beop-eul seon-taek-ha-da
Meaning: To choose the payment method -
Expression: 카드로 결제하다
Pronunciation: ka-deu-ro gyeol-je-ha-da
Meaning: To pay by card -
Expression: 만나서 결제하다
Pronunciation: man-na-seo gyeol-je-ha-da
Meaning: To pay upon delivery (pay in person) -
Expression: 휴대폰 소액결제
Pronunciation: hyu-dae-pon so-aek-gyeol-je
Meaning: Mobile phone micropayment -
Expression: 총 금액
Pronunciation: chong geum-aek
Meaning: Total amount -
Expression: 예상 배달 시간
Pronunciation: ye-sang bae-dal si-gan
Meaning: Estimated delivery time -
Expression: 배달 현황 보기
Pronunciation: bae-dal hyeon-hwang bo-gi
Meaning: View delivery status -
Expression: 배달이 시작되었습니다.
Pronunciation: bae-dal-i si-jak-doe-eot-seum-ni-da
Meaning: Delivery has started. -
Expression: 배달이 완료되었습니다.
Pronunciation: bae-dal-i wan-lyo-doe-eot-seum-ni-da
Meaning: Delivery is complete. -
Expression: 문 앞에 놓고 가주세요.
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-chak-ha-myeon jeon-hwa ju-se-yo
Meaning: Please call me when you arrive.
Common Issues and Requests
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Expression: 주문이 잘못 왔어요.
Pronunciation: ju-mun-i jal-mot wat-seo-yo
Meaning: The order is wrong. -
Expression: 음식이 빠졌어요.
Pronunciation: eum-sik-i ppa-jyeot-seo-yo
Meaning: An item is missing. -
Expression: 배달이 너무 늦어요.
Pronunciation: bae-dal-i neo-mu neu-jeo-yo
Meaning: The delivery is too late. -
Expression: 주문을 취소하고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: ju-mun-eul chwi-so-ha-go sip-eo-yo
Meaning: I want to cancel the order. -
Expression: 환불해주세요.
Pronunciation: hwan-bul-hae-ju-se-yo
Meaning: Please give me a refund. -
Expression: 고객센터에 문의하다
Pronunciation: go-gaek-sen-teo-e mun-ui-ha-da
Meaning: To contact customer service -
Expression: 덜 맵게 해주세요.
Pronunciation: deol maep-ge hae-ju-se-yo
Meaning: Please make it less spicy. -
Expression: 견과류 빼주세요.
Pronunciation: gyeon-gwa-ryu ppae-ju-se-yo
Meaning: Please remove the nuts. -
Expression: 일회용품은 빼주세요.
Pronunciation: il-hoe-yong-pum-eun ppae-ju-se-yo
Meaning: Please exclude disposable items (cutlery, etc.). -
Expression: 영수증 주세요.
Pronunciation: yeong-su-jeung ju-se-yo
Meaning: Please give me a receipt.
Korean Culture Notes
Minimum Order Amount (최소주문금액): Many restaurants have a minimum order amount required for delivery. Be sure to check this before finalizing your order.
Delivery Fees (배달팁/배달료): Delivery fees are standard and often vary based on distance, time of day, or weather conditions. Some apps offer subscription services for reduced or free delivery fees.
No Tipping Culture: Tipping delivery drivers is not customary or expected in Korea. The delivery fee covers the service.
“Ppalli-Ppalli” (빨리빨리) Culture: Korea’s “hurry, hurry” culture extends to food delivery. Expect impressively fast delivery times, often within 30-40 minutes, though this can vary.
Popular Apps: The most dominant delivery apps are Baemin (배달의민족) and Yogiyo (요기요). Coupang Eats (쿠팡이츠) is also popular, known for its single-order delivery system which can sometimes be faster.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: User A is helping User B (new to Korea) order food using a delivery app for the first time.
Roles: A (Experienced User), B (New User)
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Expression: A: 배달앱으로 뭐 시킬까요?
Pronunciation: bae-dal-aep-eu-ro mwo si-kil-kka-yo?
Meaning: What should we order using the delivery app? -
Expression: B: 치킨 먹고 싶어요! 앱 사용법 좀 알려주세요.
Pronunciation: chi-kin meok-go sip-eo-yo! aep sa-yong-beop jom al-lyeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: I want to eat chicken! Please tell me how to use the app. -
Expression: A: 네. 먼저, 앱을 켜고 주소를 설정해야 해요.
Pronunciation: ne. meon-jeo, aep-eul kyeo-go ju-so-reul seol-jeong-hae-ya hae-yo.
Meaning: Okay. First, you need to open the app and set the address. -
Expression: B: 주소 입력했어요. 이제 치킨 식당을 검색하면 되나요?
Pronunciation: ju-so im-nyeok-haet-seo-yo. i-je chi-kin sik-dang-eul geom-saek-ha-myeon doe-na-yo?
Meaning: I entered the address. Should I search for chicken restaurants now? -
Expression: A: 맞아요. 검색하고 마음에 드는 식당 메뉴를 보세요. 리뷰도 확인하고요.
Pronunciation: maj-a-yo. geom-saek-ha-go ma-eum-e deu-neun sik-dang me-nyu-reul bo-se-yo. ri-byu-do hwak-in-ha-go-yo.
Meaning: That’s right. Search, and look at the menu of a restaurant you like. Check the reviews too. -
Expression: B: 이 식당 평점이 좋네요. 후라이드 치킨 하나 장바구니에 담았어요.
Pronunciation: i sik-dang pyeong-jeom-i jon-ne-yo. hu-ra-i-deu chi-kin ha-na jang-ba-gu-ni-e dam-at-seo-yo.
Meaning: This restaurant has good ratings. I added one fried chicken to the cart. -
Expression: A: 좋아요. 이제 ‘주문하기’ 누르고 결제 방법을 선택하세요. 카드로 할 거예요?
Pronunciation: jo-a-yo. i-je ‘ju-mun-ha-gi’ nu-reu-go gyeol-je bang-beop-eul seon-taek-ha-se-yo. ka-deu-ro hal geo-ye-yo?
Meaning: Great. Now press ‘Order’ and choose the payment method. Will you pay by card? -
Expression: B: 네, 카드로 결제할게요. 요청사항에 ‘문 앞에 놓고 가주세요’라고 적어도 될까요?
Pronunciation: ne, ka-deu-ro gyeol-je-hal-ge-yo. yo-cheong-sa-hang-e ‘mun ap-e no-ko ga-ju-se-yo’-ra-go jeok-eo-do doel-kka-yo?
Meaning: Yes, I’ll pay by card. Can I write ‘Please leave it in front of the door’ in the requests? -
Expression: A: 그럼요. 다 됐으면 결제 완료 버튼 누르면 끝이에요! 곧 맛있는 치킨이 올 거예요.
Pronunciation: geu-reom-yo. da dwaet-seu-myeon gyeol-je wan-lyo beo-teun nu-reu-myeon kkeut-i-e-yo! got mas-it-neun chi-kin-i ol geo-ye-yo.
Meaning: Of course. Once that’s done, just press the complete payment button and you’re finished! Delicious chicken will arrive soon.
Practice Tips
Using Korean delivery apps gets easier with practice! Start by ordering something simple from a nearby restaurant~ Check the reviews (리뷰/후기) to choose a reliable place. Don’t be afraid to use the request section (요청사항) for simple instructions like asking for no disposable cutlery (일회용품 빼주세요). Soon, you’ll be ordering like a local! Happy ordering!
