The normal flow
- Find the serving unit and minimum order before selecting a shared dish.
- Check whether a set replaces or adds to the base item.
- Treat 추가 and 변경 as price-changing actions.
- Confirm spice, temperature, and side choices before submitting.
Terms to recognize
| Korean | Meaning | Where it appears |
|---|---|---|
| 1인분 | One serving | Not always a complete meal for one |
| 2인 이상 | Two people or more | A minimum party or order condition |
| 세트 | Set | A bundled combination |
| 추가 | Add | Usually adds an item or charge |
| 맵기 | Spice level | Choose before ordering |
| 품절 | Sold out | The item is currently unavailable |
인분 is a sales unit, not a nutritional serving. A two-serving minimum can apply to the same main dish even when several people at the table order other food.
Start with portions and minimums
Shared grilled meat, hot pot, and some stews are priced per person or per serving. 1인분 is one serving; 2인분 is two. A notice such as 2인분 이상 주문 means the item must be ordered in at least two servings. 1인 1메뉴 asks each person to order one menu item.
Small, medium, and large can appear as 소, 중, 대. These describe the restaurant's portion sizes, not standardized weights. When the number of diners matters, ask 이거 몇 인분이에요?—“How many servings is this?”—rather than inferring from the price alone.
Spot changes that affect price
세트 is a bundle, but the bundle can either replace the base configuration or add sides and a drink. 추가 means add, and 추가요금 means an extra charge. 변경 means change; a size or side change can also affect the total. 무료 means free, while 별도 means separate and can signal a separate charge or separate order.
Review the cart after selecting options. A visually selected extra can be pre-checked by the menu system. If you only want the base item, look for 기본, 단품, or 선택 안 함. 단품 usually means the item alone rather than a set.
Control the food you receive
맵기 is spice level. 순한맛 is mild, 보통맛 is regular, and 매운맛 is spicy, but these scales vary by restaurant. 차가운 and 뜨거운 indicate cold and hot. 얼음 means ice, and 얼음 적게 asks for less ice. 곱빼기 is a larger serving, commonly for noodles or rice.
리필 means refill. 셀프 means you collect something yourself, often water or side dishes, but it does not automatically mean every item is unlimited. 품절 means sold out, 오늘만 means today only, and 한정 means limited. Treat allergy or dietary questions separately from ordinary menu customization; use written Korean and confirm with staff because translations and recipes vary.
Sources checked
We use official operators and public agencies for details that can change. The practical interpretation is written and reviewed by MeKorean.
- Basic Korean DictionaryNational Institute of Korean Language
- Korean food travel informationKorea Tourism Organization