[#14] 🥗How to Say 'Do You Have Vegetarian Options?' in Korean

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When traveling or dining out in Korea

as a vegetarian,

it’s important to know

how to ask about vegetarian-friendly options.

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The phrase "채식주의자 메뉴 있어요?"

( chae-sik-ju-ui-ja me-nyu it-seo-yo? )

 
means “Do you have vegetarian options?”.
Here’s the breakdown: 

채식주의자 (chae-sik-ju-ui-ja): Vegetarian.

메뉴 (me-nyu): Menu.

있어요? (it-seo-yo): Do you have? (Polite form)

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When combined,
the phrase politely asks if vegetarian menu options are available.

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You can use

( chae-sik-ju-ui-ja me-nyu it-seo-yo? )
when you’re at a restaurant or cafe

and want to check for vegetarian-friendly dishes.

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In Korea, you might say
( chae-sik-ju-ui-ja me-nyu it-seo-yo? )
in various situations:

1. At a traditional Korean restaurant, before ordering.
2. In a modern cafe, while scanning the menu.

3. Asking staff for recommendations or clarification.

 

You can say:
 - Do you have vegetarian options? : ( chae-sik-ju-ui-ja me-nyu it-seo-yo? )

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The response you might hear:
- Yes, we do. : ( ne, it-seum-ni-da )

 
 
- Sorry, we don’t have any. : ( joe-song-ha-ji-man, eop-seum-ni-da )

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If vegetarian dishes aren’t available,

you can ask:
- Can you make it without meat? : ( go-gi ppae-go jul su it-seo-yo? )

 

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If you’re dining in a casual setting,

you can simply ask:

( chae-sik me-nyu it-seo-yo? )

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While vegetarianism is less common in Korea,

many restaurants are accommodating.

It helps to clarify dietary restrictions politely.

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Mastering phrases like

( chae-sik-ju-ui-ja me-nyu it-seo-yo? )

can make your culinary adventures in Korea

enjoyable and stress-free.

Bon appétit!

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