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Korean Convenience Store Food 편의점 음식

Korean convenience stores (편의점) are tiny restaurants with seats, hot water and microwaves. Here is how to make the most of them.

Useful phrases

I don’t need a bag.

봉투 필요 없어요.

bongtu piryo eobseoyo.

Can I use the microwave?

전자레인지 써도 돼요?

jeonjareinji sseodo dwaeyo?

Chopsticks, please.

젓가락 주세요.

jeotgarak juseyo.

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What to try

Reading the label

The ingredient list (원재료명) and allergens (알레르기 유발물질) are printed on every package. Words to look for: 돼지고기 (pork), 쇠고기 (beef), 닭고기 (chicken), 새우 (shrimp), 밀 (wheat), 대두 (soy), 우유 (milk), 난류 (eggs), 땅콩 (peanuts). See the full menu and label word list.

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