Korean Dictionary
How to say "Order (food)" in Korean
“Order (food)” in Korean is 주문 (pronounced "Jumun").
주문
Jumun
Usage & Context
The act of placing a food or drink order. 주문할게요 (I'll order) is the phrase you say to signal you're ready. In Korea, you typically call the server with 여기요! or press a table buzzer. Self-ordering kiosks (키오스크) are increasingly common at fast food and casual restaurants.
Example Sentence
주문 받으러 왔어요. 뭐 드시겠어요?
I came to take your order. What would you like?
How to use 주문 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Order (food)” is 주문, romanized as Jumun.
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 주문.
Pronunciation Guide
Say "Ju-mun." "Ju" sounds like "joo" in "juice." "Mun" sounds like the English word "moon." The stress is fairly even, or slightly on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Calling a server to place an order.
저, 여기 주문할게요!
Excuse me, I'd like to order!
A barista announcing a drink is ready.
주문하신 아메리카노 나왔습니다.
Your ordered Americano is ready.
Discussing a discount for online ordering.
온라인으로 주문하면 더 싸요.
It's cheaper if you order online.
Cultural Context
주문 (jumun) is a noun meaning 'order,' but it's most commonly used with the verb 하다 (hada, to do) to form 주문하다 (jumunhada, to order). In Korean restaurants, it's typical to call out '여기요!' (yeogiyo!) or press a table buzzer to get a server's attention when you're ready to order, rather than waiting for them to approach. Self-ordering kiosks (키오스크, kioseukeu) are also increasingly prevalent, especially in fast food and casual dining.
Editorial note
We review entries like 주문 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
주문하시겠어요?
Would you like to order?
주문했어요.
I've ordered.
주문 변경 가능해요?
Can I change my order?
Related Expressions
주문하다
Jumunhada
To order (verb)
시키다
Sikida
To order (food/drink, more casual verb)
계산하다
Gyesanhada
To pay/calculate (related to the end of a meal)
결제하다
Gyeoljehada
To make a payment
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