Master Your Korean Delivery Cart!
Hello! It’s Maeil Hangeul here to upgrade your Korean skills!
Today, we’re diving into a super practical and delicious topic: how to check and modify your food delivery order like a pro. This is essential for getting your meal exactly the way you want it. Lately in Korea, customizing delivery food is a huge trend. People are adding special toppings to their chicken, choosing the exact spiciness of their tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), and creating their perfect, personalized meal through delivery apps. Let’s learn the key phrases so you can join the fun!
Core Expressions You Need to Know
Here are the essential phrases for mastering your digital shopping cart.
1. 주문 확인 좀 할게요. (Jumun hwagin jom halgeyo.)
* Romanization: Jumun hwagin jom halgeyo.
* English Meaning: I’d like to check my order, please. / Let me just confirm the order.
* Detailed Explanation: This is the perfect phrase to use right before you pay, whether you’re ordering with a friend or double-checking on the phone. ‘주문’ (jumun) means ‘order,’ and ‘확인’ (hwagin) means ‘confirmation.’ The ‘좀 할게요’ (jom halgeyo) part makes it sound soft and polite.
2. 이거 추가해 주세요. (Igeo chuga-hae juseyo.)
* Romanization: Igeo chuga-hae juseyo.
* English Meaning: Please add this.
* Detailed Explanation: Did you forget to add extra cheese? This is your magic phrase! ‘이거’ (igeo) means ‘this,’ and ‘추가하다’ (chugahada) is the verb ‘to add.’ You can replace ‘이거’ with a specific item, like “치즈 추가해 주세요” (Chijeu chuga-hae juseyo) for “Please add cheese.” It’s polite and direct.
3. 저건 빼 주세요. (Jeogeon ppae juseyo.)
* Romanization: Jeogeon ppae juseyo.
* English Meaning: Please remove that one. / Please take that out.
* Detailed Explanation: Just as important as adding things is removing what you don’t want! ‘저건’ (jeogeon) means ‘that one,’ and ‘빼다’ (ppaeda) is the verb ‘to remove’ or ‘to subtract.’ This is perfect for when the app automatically adds a side dish you don’t like. For example, “오이 빼 주세요” (Oi ppae juseyo) means “Please remove the cucumber.”
4. 혹시 빠진 거 없나요? (Hoksi ppajin geo eomnayo?)
* Romanization: Hoksi ppajin geo eomnayo?
* English Meaning: Is anything missing, by any chance?
* Detailed Explanation: This is a fantastic phrase to ask a friend before finalizing the order. ‘혹시’ (hoksi) adds a gentle “by any chance,” and ‘빠진 거’ (ppajin geo) means ‘a missing thing.’ It’s a very natural and considerate way to do a final check.
Example Dialogue
Let’s see how these phrases work in a real-life situation. Friends A and B are ordering the super trendy Rosé Tteokbokki on a delivery app.
A: 좋아, 이제 결제할게. 주문 확인 좀 할게요. 로제 떡볶이 1인분이랑 콜라 한 개. 맞아?
(Okay, I’m about to pay. Let me just confirm the order. One portion of Rosé Tteokbokki and one coke. Correct?)
B: 잠시만! 나 중국 당면 먹고 싶어. 이거 추가해 주세요. 아, 그리고 나는 어묵은 별로 안 좋아해. 저건 빼 주세요.
(Wait! I want glass noodles. Please add this. Oh, and I’m not a big fan of fish cakes. Please remove that one.)
A: 알았어. 중국 당면 추가했고, 어묵은 뺐어. 혹시 빠진 거 없나요?
(Got it. Added glass noodles and removed the fish cakes. Is anything missing, by any chance?)
B: 응, 완벽해! 주문하자!
(Nope, it’s perfect! Let’s order!)
Culture Tip: The Art of K-Customization
In Korea, delivery apps like Baemin (배달의민족) and Yogiyo (요기요) have incredibly detailed customization options. This reflects a culture that loves personalization!
- Why it Matters: Using phrases like “OO 추가해 주세요” (Please add OO) and “XX 빼 주세요” (Please remove XX) isn’t just about being picky. It shows you know exactly what you want and are familiar with Korean food culture.
- Sound Like a Native: When you successfully customize your order and then leave a positive review on the app, restaurants often remember you. You might even get a free ‘서비스’ (seobiseu – a freebie, like a complimentary drink or side dish) with your next order as a thank you! This is a huge part of the friendly and dynamic Korean delivery culture.
Let’s Wrap It Up & Practice!
Great job today! You’ve learned how to check your order, add items, remove items, and do a final confirmation. Now you’re ready to build your perfect Korean meal.
Time to practice!
- You are ordering a pizza but it comes with olives, which you don’t like. How would you ask to remove them? (Hint: Olives are 올리브 ‘ollibeu’).
“_________ 빼 주세요.”
- You’ve ordered fried chicken and you realize you forgot to add your favorite dipping sauce. How would you ask to add it? (Hint: Sauce is 소스 ‘soseu’).
“소스 _________ 주세요.”
You’re all set! Now, what’s the first Korean food you want to order and customize? Leave a comment below using the phrases we learned today
