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Reading Korean Menus in Detail | Intermediate Korean (TOPIK 3–4) Have you ever opened a Korean menu and felt overwhelmed by the unfamiliar words and cooking terms? This lesson will guide you through reading Korean menus in detail, from food categories to cooking methods, so you can confidently order your favorite dishes in Korea. 📚 Table of Contents Menu Categories You Should Know Common Cooking Methods Useful Phrases for Ordering Example Menu Items Practice Dialogue Did You Know? Final Thoughts 🍱 Menu Categories You Should Know 한식 (Han-sik) – Traditional Korean cuisine 분식 (Bun-sik) – Light meals/snack foods (tteokbokki, gimbap) 구이 (Gui) – Grilled dishes (samgyeopsal, galbi) 찌개 (Jjigae) – Stews (kimchi jjigae, doenjang jjigae) 탕 (Tang) – Soups (samgyetang, gomtang) 볶음 (Bokkeum) – Stir-fried dishes (kimchi bokkeum, dakbokkeum) 전골 (Jeongol) – Hot pot dishes (haemul jeongol) 💡 Note: Menus often separate dishes into thes...

  🍲 How to Read a Korean Menu – Deep Dive Guide If you're planning to visit Korea or just want to order Korean food confidently, reading a menu is key. This guide is designed to be thorough enough for you to study, remember, and revisit easily. By the end, you'll be able to recognize dishes, ask for adjustments, and feel at home ordering in Korean restaurants! 🌟 Common Menu Categories & Key Terms Korean Romanization English Tip 국 / 찌개 guk / jjigae soup / stew 찌개 is thicker with more ingredients 볶음밥 bokkeumbap fried rice often includes meat & veggies 비빔밥 bibimbap mixed rice fit for vegetarians if no meat 불고기 bulgogi marinated beef grilled at the table sometimes 김치찌개 kimchijjigae kimchi stew spicy and flavorful 치킨 chikin fried chicken so popular, often with beer! 만두 mandu dumplings steamed, fried, or in soup 전골 jeongol hot pot shared style, ideal for groups 📖 Useful Phrases for Ordering or Ad...