Learn Korean Cafe Terms
Korean language in the cafe along with Menu translations! Don't fear not being able to speak Korea in a cafe anymore!
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I think the thing tourists have the hardest time in Korea is when they go to a store and they only have menus available in Korean! Don't you wish they speak English or your native language?
It doesn't matter anymore as Creatrip has prepared the Korean Cafe Language guide that will help you communicate when visiting various cafes all around the country!
Don't you feel awkward and nervous looking at these menus that are only available in Korean? The majority of shops in Korea have menus only in Korean and menus in other language or even English are not available.
Korean cafes sell coffee a lot as it is a favorite by Koreans compared to tea and other drinks so we will have a look at coffee pronunciations first.
Learn Korean : Coffee, Latte
| English | Korean (Pronunciation) |
| Americano | 아메리카노 A-Me-Ri-Ka-No |
| Cafe Latte | 카페라떼 Ka-Pe-Ra-Dde |
| Cappuccino | 카푸치노 Ka-Pu-Chi-No |
| Cafe Mocha | 카페모카 Ka-Pe-Mo-Ka |
| Caramel Macchiato | 카라멜 마끼아또 Ka-Ra-Mel Ma-Ggi-A-Ddo |
| Dutch Coffee | 더치커피 Deo-Chi-Keo-Pi |
| Espresso | 에스프레소 Ae-Seu-Peu-Re-So |
| Vanilla Latte | 바닐라라떼 Ba-Nil-Ra-Ra-Dde |
| Drip Coffee | 드립커피 Deu-Rib-Keo-Pi |
| Hand Drip Coffee | 핸드드립커피 Haen-Deu-Deu-Rib-Keo-Pi |
| Affogato | 아포가또 A-Po-Ga-Ddo |
| Shakerato | 샤케라또 Sha-Ke-Ra-Ddo |
| Black Tea Latte | 홍차라떼 Hong-Cha-Ra-Dde |
| Green Tea Latte | 녹차라떼 Nog-Cha-Ra-Dde |
| 그린티라떼 Geu-Rin-Ti-Ra-Dde | |
| Chocolate Latte | 초코라떼 Cho-Ko-Ra-Dde |
| Sweet Potato Latte | 고구마라떼 Go-Gu-Ma-Ra-Dde |
Learn Korean : Tea, Milk Tea, Other Drinks
| English | Korean (Pronunciation) |
| Black Tea | 홍차 Hong-Cha |
| Green Tea | 녹차 Nok-Cha |
| 그린티 Geu-Rin-Ti | |
| Grapefruit Tea | 자몽차 Ja-Mong-Cha |
| Citron Tea | 유자차 Yu-Ja-Cha |
| Chamomile | 캐모마일 Kae-Mo-Ma-Yil |
| Peppermint | 페퍼민트 Pe-Peo-Min-Teu |
| Earl Grey | 얼그레이 Yeol-Geu-Re-Yi |
| Milk Tea | 밀크티 Mil-Keu-Ti |
| Lemonade | 레몬에이드 Le-Mon-E-Yi-Deu |
| Grapefruit Ade | 자몽에이드 Ja-Mong-E-Yi-Deu |
| Green Grape Ade | 청포도에이드 Cheong-Po-Do-E-Yi-Deu |
| Strawberry Ade | 딸기에이드 Ddal-Gi-E-Yi-Deu |
| Strawberry Smoothie | 딸기스무디 Ddal-Gi-Seu-Mu-Di |
| Mango Smoothie | 망고스무디 Mang-Go-Seu-Mu-Di |
| Blueberry Smoothie | 블루베리스무디 Beul-Ru-Be-Ri-Seu-Mu-Di |
| Citron Smoothie | 유자스무디 Yu-Ja-Seu-Mu-Di |
| Strawberry Juice | 딸기주스 Ddal-Gi-Ju-Seu |
| Watermelon Juice | 수박주스 Su-Bak-Ju-Seu |
| Green Grape Juice | 청포도주스 Cheong-Po-Do-Ju-Seu |
| Grapefruit Juice | 자몽주스 Ja-Mong-Ju-Seu |
| Banana Juice | 바나나주스 Ba-Na-Na-Ju-Seu |
| Yogurt | 요거트 Yo-Geo-Teu |
| Mixed Grain Powder | 미숫가루 Mi-Sut-Ga-Ru |
| Jujube Tea | 대추차 Dae-Chu-Cha |
| Skihye | 식혜 Sikae |
| Pumpkin Sikhye | 호박식혜 Ho-Bak-Sikae |
| Milkshake | 쉐이크 Swe-Yi-Keu |
Learn Korean : Cafe Korean Phrases
If you don't know Korea at all, pay attention to the phrases below to understand what the store clerk is saying.
- Here or take-out?
Keywords：여기 (Yeo-Gi/Here), 포장 (Po-Jang/Take-out) - Do you want it warm or with ice?
Keywords：아이스 (A-Yi-Seu/Ice), 따뜻한 (Dda-Ddeu-Sa/Warm) - What size do you want your drink in?
Keywords：사이즈 (Sa-Yi-Jeu/Size), 쇼트 (Syo-Teu/Short), 톨 (Tol/Tall), 그란데 (Geu-Ran-De/Grande) - Are you a member of this cafe?
Keywords：회원 (Hwe-Won/Member), 멤버 (Mem-Beo/Member)，or Point - When it is time to pay.
Keywords：Wait until the store employee stops talking and looks at you to hand over your money and pay
Learn Korea : Korean Desserts
| English | Korean (Pronunciation) |
| Toast | 토스트 To-Seu-To |
| Sandwich | 샌드위치 Saen-Deu-Wi-Chi |
| Ice Cream | 아이스크림 A-Yi-Seu-Keu-Rla |
| Cookie | 쿠키 Ku-Ki |
| Chips | 과자 Gwa-Ja |
| Yokan | 양갱 Yang-Gaeng |
| Croquembouche | 크로크무슈 Ko-Ro-Keu-Mu-Su |
| Tiramisu | 티라미수 Ti-Ra-Mi-Su |
| Shaved Ice (Bingsu) | 팥빙수 Pat-Bing-Su |
| Waffle | 와플 Wa-Peul |
| Injeolmi | 인절미 Yin-Jeol-Mi |
| Brownie | 브라우니 Beu-Ra-Wu-Ni |
| Carrot Cake | 당근케이크 Dang-Geun-Ke-Yi-Keu |
| Red Bean Porridge | 단팥죽 Dan-Pat-Juk |
| Chocolate Shaved Ice (Bingsu) | 초코빙수 Cho-Ko-Bing-Su |
| Green Tea Shaved Ice (Bingsu) | 녹차빙수 Nok-Cha-Bing-Su |
| Matcha Shaved Ice (Bingsu) | |
| Tart | 타르트 Ta-Reu-Teu |
| Honey Bread | 허니브레드 Heo-Ni-Peu-Re-Deu |
| Churro | 츄러스 Chyu-Reo-Seu |
| Fondant au Chocolat | 퐁당쇼콜라 Pung-Dang-Syo-Kol-Ra |
| Whipped Cream Cake | 생크림케이크 Sang-Keu-Rim-Ke-Yi-Keu |
| 1 Piece of Cake | 조각케이크 Jo-Gak-Ke-Yi-Keu |
| Roll Cake | 롤케이크 Rol-Ke-Yi-Keu |
| Chocolate Cake | 초코케이크 Cho-Ko-Ke-Yi-Keu |
| Crepe | 크레페 Keu-Re-Pe |
| Cheese Cake | 치즈케이크 Chi-Jeu-Ke-Yi-Keu |
| Muffin | 머핀 Meo-Pin |
| Pretzel | 프레즐 Peu-Re-Jeul |
| Scone | 스콘 Seu-Kon |
| Bagel | 베이글 Be-Yi-Geul |
| Hangwa (Korean Traditional Snack) | 한과 Han-Gwa |
I hope this serves as the English menu you were hoping to find at a cafe with only a Korean menu so that you will feel more relaxed and less nervous the next time you visit a Korean cafe.
The above is a series of Korean phrases and menu items you would find in a Korean cafe. I hope you will be able to use this information the next time you visit a Korean cafe.
See you next time with a new post.