[#22] 🎧How to Say 'I’ll Eat Here' in Korean

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How to Say 'I’ll Eat Here' in Korean

 

When showing you plan to dine in
instead of taking your food to go,
today's phrase will be useful.

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The phrase "먹고 갈게요"

( meok-go gal-ge-yo )

Meaning: "I’ll eat here."
 
Here’s the breakdown: 

먹고 (meok-go): To eat

갈게요 (gal-ge-yo): I will go
(a polite form indicating your intention)

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Combined, it politely communicates
that you’ll stay and eat at the establishment.

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When deciding to eat at a café or restaurant:
you may say:
- I'll eat here. : ( meok-go gal-ge-yo )

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Staff might respond:
 - Your order will be ready soon. : ( ne, geum-bang jun-bi-hae-dril-ge-yo )

 
- We'll notify you with the pager. : ( jin-dong-bel-lo al-lyeo-dril-ge-yo )

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In Korean dining culture, 
especially at smaller eateries or cafés, 
it's common for staff to ask 
whether you’ll eat in or take out. 
 
This helps them prepare your order appropriately, 
such as arranging food on plates for dining in 
or in containers for takeaway.

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Dining in Korea is a wonderful experience, 
and being able to specify your preference 
makes the interaction more enjoyable.
Practice using ( meok-go gal-ge-yo )
next time you visit!

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