여행 식사 꿀팁
Dining in Korea 101
The unwritten rules, what surprises foreigners, and phrases that'll get you fed.
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Table etiquette
- • No tipping — it's not expected anywhere.
- • Banchan (side dishes) are free and refillable.
- • Use two hands when pouring drinks for elders.
- • Don't lift rice/soup bowls — eat with a spoon.
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Paying & tipping
- • Most places take cards, even small ones.
- • Foreign cards usually work; carry some cash for markets.
- • No tipping. The price you see is the price you pay.
- • T-money card works at convenience stores too.
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Dietary needs
- • Halal: look for the ☪️ tag — Itaewon has the most options.
- • Vegetarian/Vegan is growing; temple cuisine is fully veg.
- • Many soups use anchovy/beef stock — ask if strict veg.
- • Say 돼지고기 빼주세요 (no pork) for pork-free.
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Phrases that work
- 여기요!Yeo-gi-yo!Excuse me! (to call staff)
- 이거 주세요I-geo ju-se-yoThis one, please
- 맵지 않게 해주세요Maep-ji an-ke hae-ju-se-yoPlease make it not spicy
- 계산해 주세요Gye-san-hae ju-se-yoCheck, please
- 맛있어요!Ma-shi-sseo-yo!It's delicious!
- 카드 되나요?Ka-deu doe-na-yo?Do you take card?
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