Korean food guides

Practical guides for eating out in Korea — how to order, table manners, spicy food, vegetarian options and more, with Korean phrases you can use right away.

• 🛎️How to Order at a Restaurant in KoreaThe basic flow: walk in, sit down, order, ask for more side dishes, and pay
• 🥢A Basic Guide to Korean Table MannersPractical rules for the table, from spoons and chopsticks to side dishes, elders, and drinking
• 🥬Mastering BanchanHow to understand and enjoy the small plates at Korean restaurants
• 🥩A Guide to Korean BarbecueHow to choose cuts, grill the meat, make wraps, and finish the meal
• 🌶️A Step-by-Step Guide to Spicy FoodHow to understand gochujang, gochugaru, and Cheongyang chilies—and order safely
• 🥗Eating Vegetarian or Vegan in KoreaCheck the broth and fermented seafood seasonings, and your options open up
• ⚠️If You Have Food AllergiesA basic guide to checking ingredients and ordering in Korean restaurants
• 🍶Korean Drinks and AnjuWhat to eat with soju, beer, and makgeolli, plus Korean drinking etiquette
• 🏪Convenience Store Food GuideFrom samgak gimbap to cup ramen: how to eat on the spot at Korean convenience stores
• 🏮A Practical Guide to Traditional Market FoodHow to order, eat on your feet, and be ready with cash