At a restaurant

Say it like this

1. 두 명이에요.du myeongieyo.Two people, please.
2. 메뉴판 좀 주세요.menyupan jom juseyo.Could I see the menu?
3. 이거 많이 매워요?igeo mani maewoyo?Is this very spicy?
4. 이걸로 할게요.igeollo halgeyo.I'll have this one.
5. 여기요!yeogiyo!Excuse me! (to call staff)
6. 반찬 좀 더 주세요.banchan jom deo juseyo.Could we get more side dishes?
7. 물은 셀프예요?mureun selpeuyeyo?Is water self-service?
8. 잘 먹었습니다.jal meogeotseumnida.Thank you for the meal.

Good to know

• Side dishes (banchan) are free and refillable — just ask.
• Many places have a call bell on the table; pressing it is not rude.

All phrases use the polite -요 style, which works with strangers of any age.