[#26] 🍲 How to Say "___ is Delicious" in Korean

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How to Say "___ is Delicious" in Korean

 

When exploring Korean cuisine, 

you’ll likely find dishes 

that you absolutely love.

Let’s dive into the simple yet essential phrase!

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The phrase "___ 맛있어요."

( ___  mat-it-seo-yo )

Meaning: ___is delicious. 

By adding the name of the dish to the blank, 

you can easily compliment your meal.

Here’s the breakdown: 

___ (object): The name of the dish or food item.

맛있어요 (mat-it-seo-yo): Delicious.

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**Common Dishes to Try:**

1. 비빔밥 (bi-bim-bap): Bibimbap – A mixed rice dish with vegetables, egg, and spicy sauce.

2. 삼겹살 (sam-gyeop-sal): Grilled pork belly – A popular Korean barbecue dish.

3. 팥빙수 (pat-bing-su): Korean shaved ice dessert with sweet toppings.

4. 간장게장 (gan-jang-ge-jang): Soy sauce-marinated crab.

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you may say:
- Grilled pork belly is delicious. : ( sam-gyeop-sal mat-it-seo-yo )

 

- This bibimbap is amazing! : ( bi-bim-bap mat-it-seo-yo )

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If the statt recommends the food and it's delicious,

you can say:
 -  Thank you for your recommendation! : ( chu-cheon-hae-ju-syeo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da! )

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If you’re dining in a casual setting, 

you can use the less formal version:

 

"맛있어" ( mat-it-seo )

 

 However, "( mat-it-seo-yo )" is a safer option

in most situations,

especially in restaurants

or with people you don’t know well.

 

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Koreans take great pride in their cuisine, 

and hearing that someone enjoys the food 

is always appreciated. 

 

Compliments often lead to friendly conversations

and even recommendations for other dishes to try.

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With this simple phrase, 

you can savor every bite 

and share your love for Korean food 

with confidence! 

 

Enjoy your culinary adventures.

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