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Your first order at a Korean restaurant
Check the seating or waiting instructions before choosing a table.
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Prepare Korean phrases for ordering, portions, heat, side dishes and payment.
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Korean BBQ portions and minimum orders
A listed serving is not a promise that it will fill one person.
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How to ask for less spicy Korean food
Ask whether the seasoning is premixed and whether heat can be adjusted.
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Vegetarian orders: ask about broth and sauces
Vegetable or tofu dishes may still contain meat broth, fish sauce or toppings.
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Questions to ask about food allergens
The shrimp phrase below is an example; show your own exact allergen.
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Asking for banchan refills and self-service
Ask whether refills are available and whether there is a self-service station.
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Solo dining and single-person orders
Ask whether solo dining is available before choosing your meal.
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Shared stews, hotpots and add-ons
Ask how many people one pot serves and how sizes differ.
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Ordering with a kiosk or QR menu
Choose a language if available, then check dine-in versus takeaway.
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Checking the bill and payment method
Check the quantities and added items on the bill.