Signification
A request to receive the restaurant menu.
Contexte culturel
In many Korean restaurants, the menu is actually under the glass top of the table or stuck to the side of the table. Look down before you ask! Tipping is not practiced in Korea. Saying '메뉴 주세요' politely is the best way to show respect, rather than offering extra money. Calling the server 'Sajangnim' (CEO/Owner) is a common way to be extra polite and get better service when asking for things. Many modern cafes use QR codes. If you see a small square sticker on the table, scan it with your phone instead of asking for a menu.
Use '좀' (jom)
Always add '좀' between '메뉴' and '주세요' to sound like a native speaker. It softens the command.
Don't say '줘' (jwo)
Unless you are talking to a child or a very close friend, '줘' is too blunt for a restaurant.
Signification
A request to receive the restaurant menu.
Use '좀' (jom)
Always add '좀' between '메뉴' and '주세요' to sound like a native speaker. It softens the command.
Don't say '줘' (jwo)
Unless you are talking to a child or a very close friend, '줘' is too blunt for a restaurant.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to politely ask for the menu.
여기요, 메뉴 ___ 주세요.
'좀' is the most natural softener to use in this context.
Which of the following is the most appropriate way to ask for a menu in a standard restaurant?
식당에서 어떻게 말해요?
'메뉴 주세요' is the standard polite form.
Complete the dialogue.
손님: 저기요, 메뉴판 좀 주세요. 종업원: 네, ________.
'여기 있습니다' (Here it is) is the standard response from a server.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Things you can ask for with '주세요'
Dining
- • 메뉴 (Menu)
- • 물 (Water)
- • 수저 (Spoon/Chopsticks)
Banque d exercices
3 exercices여기요, 메뉴 ___ 주세요.
'좀' is the most natural softener to use in this context.
식당에서 어떻게 말해요?
'메뉴 주세요' is the standard polite form.
손님: 저기요, 메뉴판 좀 주세요. 종업원: 네, ________.
'여기 있습니다' (Here it is) is the standard response from a server.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, in spoken Korean, '메뉴 주세요' is more common and natural than '메뉴를 주세요'.
Yes, but usually the menu is on the wall. Only say it if you need a physical menu to take to your table.
Expressions liées
여기요
similarOver here / Excuse me
주문할게요
builds onI'll order now
추천해 주세요
similarPlease recommend something
계산서 주세요
contrastBill, please
