KIIP 1: Unit 7–Essential Words and Phrases about Foods and Restaurants

In KIIP Level 1, Unit 7, we delve into vocabulary and phrases related to foods and restaurants. This unit will help you navigate menus, order food, and express preferences when dining out in Korea. 

KIIP 1 Unit 7 Foods and Restaurants

The focus will also be on polite expressions and requests using Verb-고 싶다 and Verb-(으)세요 grammar structures.

Essential Vocabulary

Foods-related

Korean	Meaning
삼계탕	Ginseng chicken soup
삼겹살	Grilled pork belly
비빔밥	Mixed rice bowl
불고기	Marinated beef
김치찌개	Kimchi stew
된장찌개	Soybean paste stew
김밥	Seaweed rice rolls
순대	Blood sausage
떡볶이	Spicy rice cakes
라면	Instant noodles
짜장면	Black bean noodles
짬뽕	Spicy seafood noodles
만두	Dumplings
탕수육	Sweet and sour pork
생선회	Sliced raw fish
초밥	Sushi
우동	Udon noodles
돈가스	Pork cutlet
피자	Pizza
햄버거	Hamburger
스파게티	Spaghetti
샐러드	Salad

Restaurant-related

Korean	Meaning
한식집	Korean restaurant
분식집	Snack shop
중국집	Chinese restaurant
일식집	Japanese restaurant
이탈리아 식당	Italian restaurant
기다리다	To wait
반찬	Side dishes
숟가락	Spoon
젓가락	Chopsticks
그릇	Bowl
주문하다	To order
메뉴	Menu

Key Phrases

Practice these phrases for everyday restaurant interactions:

1. 무슨 음식을 좋아해요?
– What food do you like?
저는 떡볶이를 좋아해요.
– I like spicy rice cakes.

2. 뭐 먹고 싶어요?
– What do you want to eat?
저는 냉면을 먹고 싶어요.
– I want to eat cold noodles.

3. 지금 뭐 하고 싶어요?
– What do you want to do now?
저는 집에 가고 싶어요.
– I want to go home.

4. 이름을 쓰세요.
– Please write your name.

5. 반찬 좀 더 주세요.
– Please give me more side dishes.

6. 불고기 3인분 주세요.
– Please give me three servings of bulgogi.

7. 물 좀 주세요.
– Please give me some water.

8. 짜장면 하나 주세요.

– Please give me one black bean noodle dish.
네, 잠깐만 기다리세요.
– Yes, please wait a moment.

Grammar Notes

1. Verb-고 싶다

This structure expresses desires or wants

For example:

• 저는 떡볶이를 먹고 싶어요.
  (I want to eat spicy rice cakes.)
• 친구를 만나고 싶어요.
  (I want to meet a friend.)

2. Verb-(으)세요

This structure is used for polite requests or commands

For example:

• 물 좀 주세요.
  (Please give me some water.)
• 이름을 쓰세요.
  (Please write your name.)

Please refer to the link for grammar details:

KIIP 1급 7과: V-고 싶다 and V-(으)세요 = ‘want to’ and ‘please do’

Quiz Section

Translate the following sentences into Korean:

1. I want to eat spaghetti.
2. Please give me two servings of kimchi stew.

3. What food do you like?

Answer:

1. 스파게티 먹고 싶어요.

2. 김치찌개 두 인분 주세요.

3. 무슨 음식 좋아하세요?

Conclusion

Unit 7 prepares you to confidently navigate restaurants and express your preferences in Korean. Learning food-related vocabulary, ordering phrases, and polite grammar forms will enhance your dining experiences in Korea.

Start practicing these words and sentences today to enjoy your next meal out in Korea!