Korean for travellers
Only the phrases you'll actually use — collected from every place on this site. Tap any phrase to copy the Korean, then show your phone.
Food
- Extra-large portion, please It costs nothing extra here — but the regular size is already huge. Used at: Neungso Bibim Guksu, Jeju: Free Extra-Large Portions in Aewol
- Less spicy, please Say it when you order, not after the food arrives. Used at: Neungso Bibim Guksu, Jeju: Free Extra-Large Portions in Aewol
- Is this spicy? Point at the menu while you say it. Used at: Neungso Bibim Guksu, Jeju: Free Extra-Large Portions in Aewol
- Just one person Said at the door. Solo diners are welcome here — there's a window counter. Used at: Neungso Bibim Guksu, Jeju: Free Extra-Large Portions in Aewol
- I'll have this one The single most useful sentence in Korea. Point and say it. Used at: Neungso Bibim Guksu, Jeju: Free Extra-Large Portions in Aewol
- More broth, please It's self-serve and unlimited — the urn is by the side bar. Used at: Neungso Bibim Guksu, Jeju: Free Extra-Large Portions in Aewol
- Do you take cards? Worth asking before you eat at smaller places. Used at: Neungso Bibim Guksu, Jeju: Free Extra-Large Portions in Aewol
- Three, please The default order. ₩2,500. Used at: Hagwi Smile, Aewol: Chewy Rice Twists, Three for ₩2,500
- With soybean powder, please The topping worth asking for by name. Used at: Hagwi Smile, Aewol: Chewy Rice Twists, Three for ₩2,500
- Without sugar, please If you'd rather taste the dough. Used at: Hagwi Smile, Aewol: Chewy Rice Twists, Three for ₩2,500
- What do you have right now? Useful late in the day, when they're running out. Used at: Hagwi Smile, Aewol: Chewy Rice Twists, Three for ₩2,500
- Is this still warm? They're much better warm — worth asking. Used at: Hagwi Smile, Aewol: Chewy Rice Twists, Three for ₩2,500
- One more bag, please For splitting the order. Used at: Hagwi Smile, Aewol: Chewy Rice Twists, Three for ₩2,500
- One mom-guk, please The whole reason you came. Used at: Mom-guk at Suyeong Bapsang: Jeju Breakfast Near the Airport
- Just me Said at the door. Eating alone is completely normal here. Used at: Mom-guk at Suyeong Bapsang: Jeju Breakfast Near the Airport
- This isn't spicy, right? Mom-guk isn't. Gosari yukgaejang is mildly so. Used at: Mom-guk at Suyeong Bapsang: Jeju Breakfast Near the Airport
- More side dishes, please Refills are free. Ask without hesitating. Used at: Mom-guk at Suyeong Bapsang: Jeju Breakfast Near the Airport
- Can I get it to take away? Two portions minimum for the frozen packs. Used at: Mom-guk at Suyeong Bapsang: Jeju Breakfast Near the Airport
- Can I take this on the plane? They say yes for the frozen packs — worth confirming on the day. Used at: Mom-guk at Suyeong Bapsang: Jeju Breakfast Near the Airport
- The small mak-hoe set, please Enough for two. Say 소 (so) for small. Used at: Bada Hansang, Jeju: A Full Seafood Spread the Locals Fill Up
- Two of us At the door. Used at: Bada Hansang, Jeju: A Full Seafood Spread the Locals Fill Up
- How do I eat this? Genuinely useful here — they'll show you the seaweed and rice combinations. Used at: Bada Hansang, Jeju: A Full Seafood Spread the Locals Fill Up
- Rice, please To turn the leftover mak-hoe into a rice bowl. Used at: Bada Hansang, Jeju: A Full Seafood Spread the Locals Fill Up
- More rice, please Or take it from the self-service bar yourself. Used at: Dongbaek Kitchen: A 12-Dish Jeju Home Meal Near the Airport
- Can I get a refill of this? Most things yes. The hairtail, no. Used at: Dongbaek Kitchen: A 12-Dish Jeju Home Meal Near the Airport
- Do you have floor seating? They do — ask if you'd like it. Used at: Dongbaek Kitchen: A 12-Dish Jeju Home Meal Near the Airport
- One gogi-guksu, please The safe order. Not spicy. Used at: Modern Dombe, Jeju: Gogi-guksu Five Minutes from the Airport
- Is this very spicy? Ask this before ordering the bibim gogi-guksu. It is. Used at: Modern Dombe, Jeju: Gogi-guksu Five Minutes from the Airport
- How long is the wait? Asked at the door when there's a queue. Used at: Modern Dombe, Jeju: Gogi-guksu Five Minutes from the Airport
- Do you have a high chair? They do. Used at: Modern Dombe, Jeju: Gogi-guksu Five Minutes from the Airport
- The kelp vinegar, please If it isn't already on your table. Used at: Modern Dombe, Jeju: Gogi-guksu Five Minutes from the Airport
Places
- What time is sunset today? Ask at the convenience store on the way in. Used at: Chagwido Sunset at Jagunae Port: Jeju's Westernmost Viewpoint
- Where's the toilet? It's left of the lawn, but useful anywhere. Used at: Chagwido Sunset at Jagunae Port: Jeju's Westernmost Viewpoint
- Can I park here? The lot here is free, but worth having elsewhere on Jeju. Used at: Chagwido Sunset at Jagunae Port: Jeju's Westernmost Viewpoint
- Could you take one photo of us? Hand over your phone with the camera already open. Used at: Chagwido Sunset at Jagunae Port: Jeju's Westernmost Viewpoint
- How much is the squid? At the shops by the breakwater — prices aren't always displayed. Used at: Chagwido Sunset at Jagunae Port: Jeju's Westernmost Viewpoint
- Cash only? Ask before they start grilling. Used at: Chagwido Sunset at Jagunae Port: Jeju's Westernmost Viewpoint
- Can I lay a mat down here? The lawn is open to everyone, but polite to ask if it looks set up. Used at: Chagwido Sunset at Jagunae Port: Jeju's Westernmost Viewpoint
- Where is this? Show a photo on your phone and say it. Works everywhere. Used at: Korean Daiso on Jeju: What to Buy, and Which Aewol Branch to Use
- Where's the cosmetics section? First floor here, but branches differ. Used at: Korean Daiso on Jeju: What to Buy, and Which Aewol Branch to Use
- Is this sold out? Popular items go fast nationally. Used at: Korean Daiso on Jeju: What to Buy, and Which Aewol Branch to Use
- A bag, please Bags cost extra in Korea and aren't given automatically. Used at: Korean Daiso on Jeju: What to Buy, and Which Aewol Branch to Use
- How much is this? Not everything is ₩1,000 — prices go up to ₩5,000. Used at: Korean Daiso on Jeju: What to Buy, and Which Aewol Branch to Use
- Is it on the second floor? Kitchen, storage and food are all upstairs. Used at: Korean Daiso on Jeju: What to Buy, and Which Aewol Branch to Use
Guides
- Can I bring my dog in? The single most useful sentence in this guide. Ask at the door. Used at: East Jeju's Quiet Side: Food, Cafés and Coast Walks in Gujwa
- Is inside OK too? Follow-up when they say yes — plenty of places mean the terrace only. Used at: East Jeju's Quiet Side: Food, Cafés and Coast Walks in Gujwa
- Terrace only? Worth confirming before you sit down in winter. Used at: East Jeju's Quiet Side: Food, Cafés and Coast Walks in Gujwa
- Are large dogs OK? Many Korean cafés quietly mean small dogs only. Used at: East Jeju's Quiet Side: Food, Cafés and Coast Walks in Gujwa
- Does he need to be on a lead? Some places also require a carrier — ask both. Used at: East Jeju's Quiet Side: Food, Cafés and Coast Walks in Gujwa
- Could I get a water bowl? Most dog-friendly cafés here have one behind the counter. Used at: East Jeju's Quiet Side: Food, Cafés and Coast Walks in Gujwa
- Do I need to book? Yes, for Gimnyeong Restaurant. Usually no elsewhere. Used at: East Jeju's Quiet Side: Food, Cafés and Coast Walks in Gujwa