🥤 Speak Like a Real Korean #9 — Order Like a Local (Cafe · Convenience Store · Restaurant)
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Order like a Korean—fast, clear, and kind. Copy-ready lines for cafés, restaurants, and delivery (KR · romanization · EN), plus options(맵기/사이즈/덜 달게), allergies, dietary needs (vegan/halal/gluten-free), and payment tips.
📚 Series Overview — “Speak Like a Real Korean”
Real-life Korean phrasing for chats, errands, and daily life—copy, tweak, and use today.
- #6 Magic Words for Polite Requests
- #7 How to Say NO (Without Hurting the Relationship)
- #8 React Like a Korean — Micro-Replies & Intonation
- #9 Order Like a Korean — Café · Restaurant · Delivery (v2) ← you are here
🎯 Learning Goal
- Place orders with greeting → item → options → extra → payment flow.
- Use softeners (좀/혹시/가능하면) and option words (맵기/사이즈/덜 달게).
- Handle allergies & dietary needs (vegan/halal/gluten-free) clearly.
- 인사 → 품목 → 옵션 → 추가 요청 → 결제 순서를 몸에 익히기.
📑 Table of Contents
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- 1) Order Flow (One-Line Template)
- 2) Café Orders (+ v2 boosters)
- 3) Restaurant Orders (+ v2 boosters)
- 4) Delivery & Takeout (+ v2 boosters)
- 5) Allergies & Substitutions
- 6) Dietary Needs — Vegan · Halal · Gluten-Free
- 7) Payment & Receipts
- 8) Common Mistakes & Fixes
- Teacher’s Tips
- Quick Quiz
- FAQ — Ordering in Korean
- Labels (for this post)
- Update & Transparency
1) Order Flow (One-Line Template)
안녕하세요. 아메리카노 라지 아이스로 그냥 주세요. 샷 추가는 없이요.
annyeonghaseyo. amerikano laji aiseuro geunyang juseyo. syat chuga-neun eopsiyo. Hi. One iced Americano, large, regular strength, please—no extra shot.템플릿: 인사 + 품목(+수량) + 옵션(사이즈/온도/맵기/당도) + 추가/제외 + 마무리(끝 인사)
Template: Greeting + item(+quantity) + options (size/temp/spice/sweetness) + add/remove + close.2) Café Orders (+ v2 boosters)
라떼 따뜻하게 톨 사이즈로 연하게 부탁드려요.
latte ttatteutage tol saijeu-ro yeonhage butak-deuryeoyo. A latte, hot, tall, a bit mild please.비건 우유로 가능할까요? 오트나 아몬드 우유 있으면 그걸로 부탁드려요.
bigeon uyuro ganeunghalkkayo? oteuna amondeu uyu isseumyeon geugeollo butak-deuryeoyo. Could I have a vegan milk option? Oat or almond milk if available, please.시럽은 빼 주세요. 디카페인으로 바꿔 주실 수 있나요?
sireobeun bbae juseyo. dikapeineuro bakkwo jusil su innayo? Please skip the syrup. Could you make it decaf?3) Restaurant Orders (+ v2 boosters)
둘이서 왔고요, 김치찌개 2인분에 덜 맵게 해 주세요.
duri-seo watgoyo, gimchi-jjigae du inbun-e deol maepge hae juseyo. We’re two. Kimchi stew for two, please—less spicy.채식으로 먹고 있어요. 고기/해산물/육수 들어가지 않는 메뉴로 추천해 주실 수 있나요?
chaesikeuro meokgo isseoyo. gogi/haesanmul/yuksu deureogaji anneun menyuro chucheonhae jusil su innayo? I’m eating vegetarian. Could you recommend a dish without meat/seafood/broth?글루텐을 피하고 있어요. 간장/밀가루 들어가면 다른 메뉴로 부탁드릴게요.
geulluteneul pihago isseoyo. ganjang/milgaru deureogamyeon dareun menyuro butak-deurilgeyo. I’m avoiding gluten. If it contains soy sauce/flour, I’ll take another item.할랄 식사를 하고 있어요. 돼지고기와 술 들어간 소스는 제외 부탁드립니다.
hallal siksareul hago isseoyo. dwaejigogiwa sul deureogan soseuneun jeoe butak-deurimnida. I follow a halal diet. Please avoid pork and any alcohol-based sauces.4) Delivery & Takeout (+ v2 boosters)
배달인데요, 문 앞에 두고 가 주세요. 일회용 수저는 필요 없어요.
baedarineundeyo, mun ape dugo ga juseyo. il-hoeyong sujeoneun piryo eopseoyo. For delivery, please leave it at the door. No disposable cutlery needed.참고로 채식이에요. 기본 반찬 중 어묵은 빼 주세요.
chamgoro chaesikieyo. gibon banchan jung eomukeun bbae juseyo. By the way, I’m vegetarian. Please exclude fish cake from the sides.할랄 옵션으로 가능하면 돼지고기와 알코올 소스는 제외 부탁드려요.
hallal opsiuneuro ganeumyeon dwaejigogiwa alko-ol soseuneun jeoe butak-deuryeoyo. If possible, a halal option—please exclude pork and alcohol sauces.글루텐 프리로 먹고 있어요. 간장/튀김옷은 빼 주세요. 소스는 따로 부탁드려요.
geulluten peuriro meokgo isseoyo. ganjang/twigimoteun bbae juseyo. soseuneun ttaro butak-deuryeoyo. I’m gluten-free. Please avoid soy sauce/batter; pack sauces separately.5) Allergies & Substitutions
견과류 알레르기가 있어요. 들어가면 다른 메뉴로 추천해 주실 수 있나요?
gyeongwaryu allerugiga isseoyo. deureogamyeon dareun menyuro chucheon-hae jusil su innayo? I have a nut allergy. If it’s included, could you recommend another dish?돼지고기 못 먹어요. 양파는 빼 주세요.
dwaeji-gogi mot meogeoyo. yangpaneun bbae juseyo. I don’t eat pork. Please remove onions.6) Dietary Needs — Vegan · Halal · Gluten-Free
Vegan / Vegetarian
비건으로 먹고 있어요. 유제품/계란은 빼 주세요.
bigeoneuro meokgo isseoyo. yuje-pum/gyeraneun bbae juseyo. I’m vegan. Please exclude dairy and eggs.Halal
할랄 지켜서 먹습니다. 돼지고기와 술 들어간 재료/소스는 제외 부탁드립니다.
hallal jikyeoseo meokseumnida. dwaejigogiwa sul deureogan jaeryo/soseuneun jeoe butak-deurimnida. I observe a halal diet. Please avoid pork and any alcohol-based ingredients/sauces.Gluten-Free
글루텐 프리가 필요해요. 밀가루/간장 들어가면 다른 메뉴로 부탁드려요.
geulluten peuriga piryohaeyo. milgaru/ganjang deureogamyeon dareun menyuro butak-deuryeoyo. I need to be gluten-free. If it contains flour/soy sauce, please suggest another dish.7) Payment & Receipts
카드로 할게요. 현금영수증 부탁드려요 / 테이블 결제 되나요?
kadeuro halgeyo. hyeongeum-yeongsujeung butak-deuryeoyo / teibeul gyeolje doenayo? I’ll pay by card. Could I get a cash receipt? / Can I pay at the table?8) Common Mistakes & Fixes
- Listing items without options slows the line → say size/temp/spice early.
옵션을 끝에 말해 대기열이 느려짐 → 사이즈/온도/맵기를 먼저 말하세요. - Using only “이거요” from afar creates confusion → point + name one key option.
멀리서 “이거요”만 사용 → 혼선 발생 → 손가락으로 짚고 옵션 1개는 꼭 말하기. - Over-apologizing for simple requests → one softener (좀/혹시) is enough.
단순 요청에 과도한 사과 → 완충어(좀/혹시) 딱 한 번. - Forgetting allergy/dietary info until checkout → mention it first.
결제 직전 알레르기/식이 정보 언급 → 맨 처음에 먼저 말하기. - Falling tone on polite asks sounds curt → keep a light rise at the end.
정중 요청을 하강톤으로 말함 → 끝을 살짝 올려 부드럽게.
👩🏫 Teacher’s Tips
- Memorize a two-slot pattern: “Item + Option.” Ex) “라떼 핫 톨로요.” → brain latency ↓.
- Keep duo options ready: “덜 맵게요 / 덜 달게요.” Use like hotkeys.
- Use one softener: 좀 / 혹시 / 가능하면. Too many weakens clarity.
- Put allergies/dietary info first, then item. It saves back-and-forth.
- Make a personal default set (size/temp/sweetness) for cafés to order under pressure.
- Record and check prosody: polite asks end with a slight ↑ (요?).
Quick Quiz
- A) 이거요. (…silence…)
- B) 아메리카노 아이스 라지로 연하게 부탁드려요.
정답: B — 옵션을 앞에서 말하면 정확하고 빠릅니다.
FAQ — Ordering in Korean
Q1. Is “이거요” rude?
A. It’s common, but pair it with a softener or the item name for clarity.
Q1. “이거요”가 무례한가요?
A. 흔하지만, 완충어나 메뉴명을 함께 말하면 더 분명하고 공손합니다.
Q2. How do I ask for “less spicy/less sweet” naturally?
A. “덜 맵게요 / 덜 달게요” are short and native-like.
Q2. “덜 맵게/덜 달게” 자연스럽게 말하는 법?
A. “덜 맵게요 / 덜 달게요”처럼 짧게 말하세요.
Q3. What’s the quickest way to order coffee?
A. Item + temp + size + one tweak: “라떼 핫 톨로, 연하게요.”
Q3. 가장 빠른 커피 주문법은?
A. 품목 + 온도 + 사이즈 + 한 가지 조정: “라떼 핫 톨로, 연하게요.”
Q4. How do I separate bills?
A. “계산은 따로 할게요.” or “각자 계산할게요.”
Q4. 더치페이는 어떻게 말하나요?
A. “계산은 따로 할게요.” 또는 “각자 계산할게요.”
Q5. How do I state dietary needs clearly?
A. Lead with it: “비건/할랄/글루텐 프리예요—이 메뉴 괜찮을까요?”
Q5. 식이 제한은 어떻게 분명히 말하나요?
A. 먼저 말하세요: “비건/할랄/글루텐 프리예요—이 메뉴 괜찮을까요?”
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Last updated: 2025-08-27 (KST) · Contact: REPLACE_WITH_CONTACT
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