🍢 Korean Street Food You Must Try (떡볶이, 핫도그, 김밥 등)
🍢 Street Food in Korea — What to Eat, How to Order, Prices & Tips
Street food is fast, tasty, and social. This quick guide shows what to order, how much to pay, and exact phrases to sound polite—so you enjoy more and hesitate less.
Free travel pack (PDF + phrase cards + mini price list)
▸ Open Contents (Must-try • Prices • How to Order • Etiquette • Drills • Tips • FAQ)
Must-try Items short list
spicy rice cakes
sweet-spicy
fish cake skewers
light broth
K-corn dog
mozzarella
sugar pancake
cinnamon
rice roll
to-go
dumplings
steam/fry
Quick Price Guide typical ranges
Prices vary by area/event. Some stalls are cash-only—carry small bills.
How to Order (Phrases) polite & fast
“사장님, 여기요.” / “저기요.”
“떡볶이 하나 주세요.”
“어묵 두 개도 주세요.”
“덜 맵게 해 주세요.”
“포장해 주세요.”
“카드 결제할게요.” / “현금으로요.”
Hygiene & Etiquette do & don’t
줄 서기 · 카드/현금 준비 · 쓰레기 분리
소스 통 공유 시 젓가락 사용
소스에 직접 찍기 · 통로 막기
Popular spots get crowded—order fast, step aside, then eat.
Mini Drills 1-minute practice
- Fill-in: “호떡 ___ 주세요.” (one)
- Transform: “맵게” → make “less spicy”
- Make: Ask for to-go (one sentence)
- Choose: Cash-only stall → (현금 / 카드)
- Polite call: choose all that are polite → (사장님 / 저기요)
Show answers
1) 하나 · 2) 덜 맵게 해 주세요 · 3) 포장해 주세요 · 4) 현금 · 5) 사장님, 저기요
👩🏫 Teacher’s Tips — order naturally
1) Count out loud.
Practice “하나, 둘, 셋…” before you order—numbers + food = smooth ordering.
주문 전에 “하나, 둘, 셋…”을 짧게 연습하세요. 숫자와 음식을 함께 말하면 주문이 쉬워져요.
2) ‘덜 맵게’ is your friend.
If unsure, say “덜 맵게 해 주세요.” It’s common and polite.
맵기 걱정이면 “덜 맵게 해 주세요.”라고 말해 보세요. 흔하고 공손해요.
3) One micro-line.
Build a 10-second line with item + quantity + pay method.
음식 + 개수 + 결제 방식을 넣어 10초 문장을 만들어 보세요.
❓ FAQ
Can I pay by card?
Many stalls accept cards, but small ones may be cash-only.
카드 가능한 곳이 많지만, 작은 노점은 현금만 받을 수 있어요.
Is it okay to ask for less spicy?
Yes—“덜 맵게 해 주세요” is common and polite.
괜찮아요. “덜 맵게 해 주세요”라고 자연스럽게 말하세요.
Where to find stalls?
Markets, university streets, and night spots near stations.
전통시장, 대학가, 역 근처 야간 상권에 많아요.
👋 Practice with me: make your own 10-second order line with real menu photos. italki → teacher/7916559
We’ll fix numbers, counters, and polite endings.
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