[#18] 👦🏼 How to Say 'Do You Have Food for Kids?' in Korean

 

Traveling with kids

can be a delightful experience,

but finding kid-friendly meals

might sometimes be challenging.

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The phrase "아이 음식도 있나요?"

( a-ee eum-sik-do it-na-yo? )

means "Do you have food for kids?"

Here’s the breakdown: 

아이 (a-ee): Baby or child. A casual term used for young children.

음식 (eum-sik): Food or dish.

도 (do): Also or too.

있나요 (it-na-yo): Polite question form of the verb 있다 (it-da),
meaning "to have" or "exist."

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When combined,
the phrase politely asks if kid-friendly meals are available.

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To use this phrase, simply 

ask a staff member in a restaurant or café:

( a-ee eum-sik-do it-na-yo? )

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In a restaurant or café, 

you can use this phrase when ordering.

 

you might say:

- Do you have food for kids? : ( a-ee eum-sik-do it-na-yo? )

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Staff or server might respond:
 - Yes, we do. : ( ne, it-sseum-ni-da )

 

- Sorry, we don’t. : ( joe-song-ha-ja-man, eop-sseum-ni-da. )

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If they have options, you can further ask:
- What options do you have? : ( eo-tteon eum-sik in-ga-yo? )

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Korean restaurants are generally 

very accommodating to families. 

Many offer kid-sized portions or milder dishes

suitable for younger palates.

 

If you're dining at a Korean BBQ,

for example, staff might suggest

less spicy options or help prepare rice

and vegetables for children.

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When traveling in Korea with kids, 

don’t hesitate 

to ask for special accommodations. 

Locals are often understanding 

and ready to assist families.

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