Delivery Food Hack: “No Pickles Please” in Korean! 🍗

Introduction

Annyeonghaseyo! Hello! It’s Daily Hangul, here to upgrade your Korean skills! 🌟

Have you ever watched a K-Drama where the main characters order delicious Fried Chicken or Jajangmyeon (Black bean noodles) late at night? 🍜 It looks so good, right? But what if you are in Korea, want to order food, but you are allergic to peanuts? Or maybe you really hate cucumbers?

Don’t worry! Today, we will learn how to make special requests when ordering delivery food. With these phrases, you can order exactly what you want, just like a local! Let’s dive in! 🚀

Core Expressions

Here are 3 essential phrases you can write in the “Request to Owner” (사장님께) box on delivery apps or say over the phone.

1. ~ 빼 주세요 (~ ppae juseyo)

• English Meaning: Please remove [ingredient].
• Pronunciation: [~ ppae ju-se-yo]
• Explanation: This is a lifesaver if you have allergies or dislikes. You simply put the ingredient you want to remove before “ppae juseyo.”
  • Example: 오이 빼 주세요. (Oi ppae juseyo) = No cucumbers, please.
  • Example: 땅콩 빼 주세요. (Ttang-kong ppae juseyo) = No peanuts, please.

💡 Pronunciation Tip: The ㅃ (pp) in “ppae” is a tense sound. Imagine you are holding your breath for a split second before popping your lips open. It’s stronger than a regular ‘p’! 💥

2. ~ 많이 주세요 (~ mani juseyo)

• English Meaning: Please give me lots of [item].
• Pronunciation: [~ ma-ni ju-se-yo]
• Explanation: Use this when you love a specific side dish or sauce! Koreans love it when you enjoy the food.
  • Example: 단무지 많이 주세요. (Danmuji mani juseyo) = Please give me lots of pickled radish.

💡 Pronunciation Tip: Look at the word 많이. It is written as manh-i, but the h (ㅎ) is silent! It connects with i (이), so it sounds like [Ma-ni]. Smooth, right? 🎵

3. 문 앞에 놔 주세요 (Mun ape nwa juseyo)

• English Meaning: Please leave it in front of the door.
• Pronunciation: [Mu-na-pe nwa ju-se-yo]
• Explanation: This is very common in Korea now for “Contactless Delivery.” If you are shy or wearing pajamas, use this phrase!

💡 Pronunciation Tip: Linking sounds (Liaison)! 문 앞에 is written as mun ap-e, but when you speak, the n moves to the next block, and the p moves to the last block. It sounds like [Mu-na-pe]. 🗣️

Real Conversation

Minji is helping her foreign friend, Jason, order Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes) through a delivery app.

Jason: I want to eat Tteokbokki, but I can’t eat spicy food well. 🥵
Minji: No problem! In the request box, write this: “덜 맵게 해 주세요.” (Deol maep-ge hae juseyo / Make it less spicy, please.)
Jason: Oh, good! Also, I don’t like green onions (Pa).
Minji: Then add this: “파 빼 주세요.” (Pa ppae juseyo.)
Jason: Got it! Can I ask for extra cheese?
Minji: Of course! Just type: “치즈 많이 주세요!” (Chijeu mani juseyo!)
Jason: Perfect! I’m so excited! 😋

Culture Tip: “Service” (서비스)

In Korea, there is a beautiful culture called “Service” (Seo-bi-su). 🎁

If you order a lot of food, or if you write a polite request saying you will leave a good review (리뷰 쓸게요 / Ribyu sseul-ge-yo), the owner might give you free food! It could be a free cola, fried dumplings, or extra sides. So, being polite with your requests is not just nice, it’s delicious! 🥟🥤

Conclusion & Quiz

Great job today! Now you can customize your delivery order without fear. Whether you want no pickles or extra sauce, you are ready! 🎉

📝 Mini Quiz

Let’s check what you learned!

1. You are allergic to shrimp (sae-u). How do you say “No shrimp, please”?
   ( 새우 __ 주세요. )

2. You want the delivery person to leave the food at your door. What do you say?
   ( __ 앞에 놔 주세요. )

3. (True/False) The ‘h’ in ‘Mani’ (많이) is strongly pronounced.
   ( O / X )

⬇️ Answers ⬇️

1. 빼 (ppae)
2. 문 (Mun)
3. X (False – The ‘h’ is silent!)