Question 1

What happens when they answer back at the restaurant in South Korea?

Accepted Answer

That's the hard part -- and exactly what TalkThere prepares you for. Each of the 5 restaurant conversations shows you the full back-and-forth: what you say, what they'll likely respond, and how to keep going. You won't freeze when they answer in Korean.

Question 2

Is this enough to get by at a restaurant in South Korea?

Accepted Answer

Yes. These are the 12+ phrases that actually come up in real restaurant interactions -- not textbook phrases. Sorted by how often you'll need them, with pronunciation you can read at a glance.

Question 3

Do I need to learn Korean script to use this?

Accepted Answer

No. Every Korean phrase has phonetic pronunciation written in plain English. You read it like English and say it out loud. The script is there for reference, but you don't need it.

Korean Restaurant Phrases

Essential Restaurant Phrases in Korean

Sample: Ordering Korean fried chicken

FAQ

What happens when they answer back at the restaurant in South Korea?

Is this enough to get by at a restaurant in South Korea?

Do I need to learn Korean script to use this?

Ready for South Korea?

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