Korean Dictionary
How to say "Menu" in Korean
“Menu” in Korean is 메뉴 (pronounced "Menyu").
메뉴
Menyu
Usage & Context
A borrowed word from French/English. 메뉴판 is the physical menu. Many Korean restaurants display plastic food models or photo menus outside to help customers decide. QR code menus and tablet ordering systems have become increasingly common in Korean restaurants.
Example Sentence
메뉴 좀 봐도 될까요?
May I see the menu?
How to use 메뉴 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Menu” is 메뉴, romanized as Menyu.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 메뉴.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce it "Me-nyu." "Me" sounds like the English word "me" (as in 'meet'). "Nyu" sounds exactly like the English word "new." The stress is typically on the first syllable, "Me."
More Example Sentences
Asking a server for the physical menu.
메뉴판 좀 가져다주세요.
Please bring me the menu.
Asking for specials at a restaurant.
오늘의 추천 메뉴는 뭐예요?
What's today's recommended menu item?
Expressing indecision while looking at a large menu.
여기 메뉴가 너무 많아서 고르기 힘들어요.
There are so many items on the menu here, it's hard to choose.
Cultural Context
While 메뉴 (menyu) refers to the list of dishes, 메뉴판 (menyu-pan, menu board/plate) is the term for the physical menu itself. In many Korean restaurants, especially casual ones, you might find the menu written on a whiteboard or hanging on the wall. Tablet-based menus and QR code menus are also increasingly common, reflecting Korea's tech-savvy culture and efficiency.
Editorial note
We review entries like 메뉴 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
메뉴 좀 볼 수 있을까요?
Can I see the menu?
메뉴 추천해 주세요.
Please recommend something from the menu.
메뉴에 없는 음식도 되나요?
Can I order something not on the menu?
Related Expressions
메뉴판
Menyu-pan
Physical menu board/book
차림표
Charimpyo
Menu (traditional Korean term, less common now)
음식 목록
Eumsik mongnok
Food list
가격표
Gakyeokpyo
Price list
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