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저 알레르기가 있는데, 이 음식에 땅콩 들어가요?
juh aller-gi-ga inn-neun-deh, ee eum-shik-eh ttang-kong deu-ruh-ga-yo
I have an allergy. Does this dish contain peanuts?
When to use this sentence
If you have any allergy, you really should ask this before ordering. You can replace “peanuts” with shrimp, milk, eggs and other ingredients to match your own situation.
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많이 안 맵게 해주실 수 있어요?
ma-ni an maep-geh hae-joo-shil su i-ssuh-yo
Could you make it not too spicy?
When to use this sentence
Korean food can feel spicier than you expect. Instead of saying “a little spicy”, this phrase (“not too spicy”) tells the staff to make it as mild as possible.
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돼지고기 안 먹어요. 다른 고기로 바꿀 수 있어요?
dwae-ji-go-gi an meo-geo-yo, da-reun go-gi-ro bak-kul su i-ssuh-yo
I don’t eat pork. Can you change it to another meat?
When to use this sentence
Use this when you avoid certain meat for religious, health or personal reasons. If you prefer chicken or beef, replace “another meat” with the specific meat you want.
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이거 둘이서 나눠 먹기 괜찮아요?
ee-guh du-ri-suh na-nwo meok-gi gwaen-cha-na-yo
Is this okay to share between two people?
When to use this sentence
Use this when you’re not sure about the portion size and don’t want to over-order and waste food. Staff will often honestly say whether it’s enough for two or a bit small.
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반찬 더 주실 수 있어요?
ban-chan duh ju-shil su i-ssuh-yo
Could I have some more side dishes?
When to use this sentence
In many Korean restaurants, side dishes are refilled for free, but people often hesitate because they don’t know how to ask. This simple sentence lets you politely request more.
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계산 따로따로 해도 돼요?
gye-san tta-ro-tta-ro hae-do dwe-yo
Can we pay separately?
When to use this sentence
Use this when you’re eating with friends and want to pay only for what each person ordered. In Korea, one person often pays first and settles later, but asking to split the bill like this is also completely fine.