If you find yourself at a Korean restaurant or, visiting Korea there are a few basic phrases you should know. In my previous article, I covered ordering food. Click Here for part one. However, in todayโs article, I will be covering how to ask for more food and pay your bill.
Introduction
In the previous article, I introduced to you five phrases that you can use to place an order at a Korean restaurant. But, there are actually more phrases that you should probably know to avoid an embarrassing moment while asking for refills or your bill. So, today I would like to introduce to you another five phrases that you can use in a Korean restaurant.
๋ฐ์ฐฌ ๋ ์ฃผ์ธ์ (Ban-chan Toe Chew-say-yo)
If you are a side dish lover, then you must learn this phrase! It means โplease give me more side dishesโ. At Korean restaurants, side dishes are normally bottomless, so you can eat as much as you want. If you find a side dish you really like, youโll definitely want to use this phrase a few times.


๋ฌผ ๋ ์ฃผ์ธ์ (mool Toe Chew-say-yo)
This phrase means, โplease give me more waterโ. Some Korean restaurants have self-serve water dispensers however many donโt. So, make sure to look around first before asking your waiter for water. If you donโt see any obvious water dispensers, then go ahead and ask. If they begin talking and motioning somewhere, chances are they are telling you where the dispenser is and you should go refill it yourself.


ํฌ์ฅํด ์ฃผ์ธ์ ( Po-jang-hae Chew-say-yo)
What if you order too much food and couldnโt finish it? If the food was delicious and you donโt want to waste it, you can ask the workers to pack it up for you using this phrase. Most restaurants will do it for you without any additional charge. They will pack it into a delivery food container and give it to you so that you can take it home.
You can also use this phrase when you are ordering food if you want it to-go.
์ ๋จน์์ต๋๋ค (Chal Meok-got-seum-ni-da)
When you are done eating, people in Korea usually say this phrase to give thanks and be polite.
It literally means โI have eaten wellโ. But it actually is a bit closer to thank you. This phrase should be directed towards whoever cooked your meal, the restaurant staff, and the people you ate with. Of course, this is not a compulsory thing to say but, it is a nice way to show your appreciation for the people around you.
๊ณ์ฐํ ๊ฒ์ (kye-san-hal-geh-yo)

Now, it is time for you to pay the bill. But, you donโt know how to say to the waiter that you are ready to pay. That is where this phrase comes in.
This phrase means โI am going to payโ. They will probably then tell you how much your bill is. Of course, you might not be able to understand the amount of money they said. But, you can just give them your card or refer to the teller screen. You will know the exact amount after they give you the receipt.
Conclusion
Now you finally know the basic phrases you need to get through a meal at a Korean restaurant. After memorizing these useful phrases, I am sure you will not face any big problems when eating at a restaurant in South Korea. If you find this article interesting and helpful, share it with your friends. For more articles like this, subscribe to KoreabyMe and read my other published articles on the site. You can follow me on Instagram too!