Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hanjeonsik" in Korean
“Hanjeonsik” in Korean is 한정식 (pronounced "hanjeonsik").
한정식
hanjeonsik
Usage & Context
Hanjeonsik is a full Korean table d'hote meal featuring a wide variety of dishes served simultaneously. It represents Korean culinary tradition and is often served at upscale restaurants for special occasions.
Example Sentence
한정식 상차림에는 수십 가지 반찬이 나온다.
A hanjeonsik table setting comes with dozens of side dishes.
How to use 한정식 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hanjeonsik” is 한정식, romanized as hanjeonsik.
Usage tip
Use this word with ordering phrases, taste descriptions, and polite requests when speaking in a restaurant.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 한정식.
Pronunciation Guide
Say "Han-jeong-sik." "Han" sounds like "hahn" (as in "John"). "Jeong" is like "jung" in "jungle," but with a softer 'j' sound and the 'eo' like the 'uh' in "but." "Sik" is pronounced like "sick."
More Example Sentences
Planning a special celebration meal.
부모님 결혼기념일이라 한정식 코스로 예약했어요.
It's my parents' wedding anniversary, so I booked a hanjeonsik course.
Introducing Korean culture to visitors.
외국인 친구들에게 한국 문화를 보여주려고 한정식집에 데려갔어.
I took my foreign friends to a hanjeonsik restaurant to show them Korean culture.
Praising a restaurant's offerings.
이 한정식집은 반찬 가짓수가 정말 많고 다 맛있어요.
This hanjeonsik restaurant has so many side dishes, and they're all delicious.
Cultural Context
Hanjeonsik is a traditional Korean full-course meal, often served for special occasions or to impress guests. It's characterized by a table laden with numerous small dishes (banchan) served simultaneously, showcasing the diversity and richness of Korean cuisine. Unlike Western courses, everything arrives at once, creating a visually stunning and abundant feast. It's a way to experience the grandeur of Korean culinary heritage.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 한정식 inside ordering situations, because the natural Korean phrase often includes a polite request ending.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
한정식 맛집
Hanjeonsik restaurant known for good food
한정식 상차림
Hanjeonsik table setting
전통 한정식
Traditional hanjeonsik
Related Expressions
궁중요리
gungjungyori
Korean royal court cuisine (often related to hanjeonsik's origins)
코스요리
koseuyori
course meal (general term for multi-dish meals)
반찬
banchan
side dishes (core component of hanjeonsik)
정식
jeongsik
set meal (a more general term, hanjeonsik is a type of jeongsik)
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