Recommended Delivery Food
Hello, fellow Korea travelers! This time, we’ll introduce a slightly special way to enjoy your trip.
It’s all about ordering “delivery food (배달 음식 / Pedal Eumsik)” in Korea — delicious dishes you can conveniently enjoy in your hotel or accommodation whenever you feel a little hungry!
Recently, delivery apps in Korea have advanced tremendously, allowing you to order almost any type of food with just a smartphone. After a long day of sightseeing, why not relax in your room and savor authentic local flavors?
In this article, we’ll cover delivery foods recommended for Japanese travelers, regional specialties, tips for ordering, and price ranges in detail.
What Is Delivery Food? Understanding Korea’s Delivery Culture
While dining out is very popular in Korea, delivery culture is also deeply rooted. Recently, apps like Baedal Minjok, Coupang Eats, and Yogiyo have made ordering delivery faster and more convenient than ever.
The charm lies in the variety — you can order anything from fried chicken, jajangmyeon, kimbap, and Korean set meals to café desserts.
Being able to receive your order right in your hotel lobby or room is especially helpful after a long day of sightseeing!
Delivery Areas and Recommended Spots
① Myeong-dong (명동) Area
A hotspot for foreign tourists, this area has many restaurants that offer delivery. Some even provide menus in Japanese or English, catering to visitors.
- Recommended Foods: Fried chicken, tteokbokki, kimbap, naengmyeon
- Average Price: 10,000–20,000 KRW (approx. 1,200–2,400 JPY)
② Hongdae (홍대) Area
Known as a hub for young people, art, and music. Trendy cafés and fusion restaurants abound, offering plenty of Instagram-worthy delivery options.
- Recommended Foods: Spicy chicken (buldak), cheese kimbap, Korean-style sandwiches, desserts
- Average Price: 12,000–22,000 KRW (approx. 1,500–2,600 JPY)
③ Dongdaemun & Euljiro (동대문·을지로) Area
Popular among shoppers, this area features many late-night delivery options, making it perfect for midnight snacks.
- Recommended Foods: Jajangmyeon, tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork), sundae-guk (blood sausage soup)
- Average Price: 8,000–15,000 KRW (approx. 1,000–1,800 JPY)
④ Gangnam (강남) Area
Offers slightly more upscale delivery options. You can even order premium sets like Wagyu bulgogi or omakase-style lunchboxes.
- Recommended Foods: Bulgogi/grilled meat sets, samgyeopsal lunchboxes, bibimbap sets
- Average Price: 18,000–30,000 KRW (approx. 2,200–3,600 JPY)
Recommended Delivery Apps
▶ Baedal Minjok ( 배달의 민족 / Baemin)
Korea’s largest delivery app. Foreigners can register, and its simple, easy-to-use interface makes ordering straightforward. Menus include plenty of photos, and it also has a built-in translation feature.
▶ Coupang Eats ( 쿠팡이츠)
Known for very fast delivery and easy single-person orders. Menus are primarily in Korean, but using a translation app solves this easily.
▶ Yogiyo ( 요기요)
Offers many discount events and coupons, making it ideal for budget-conscious users. Well-suited for ordering set menus for multiple people.
⚠ Many apps require a Korean phone number, so asking the hotel front desk to place an order on your behalf can be a helpful workaround.
Top 5 Popular Delivery Foods in Korea
① Korean Fried Chicken (후라이드치킨 / Huraideu Chicken)
- Description: Various flavors including yangnyeom (sweet and spicy), garlic soy sauce, and original fried
- Price Range: 15,000–22,000 KRW (approx. 1,800–2,600 JPY)
- Note: Usually serves 2–3 people. Often enjoyed as a “chimaek” set (chicken + beer)!
② Jajangmyeon + Tangsuyuk (짜장면 + 탕수육)
- Description: Korean-style Chinese cuisine. Sweet black bean noodles paired with crispy sweet and sour pork
- Price Range: About 14,000 KRW per person (approx. 1,700 JPY)
- Note: A classic menu available at almost any Chinese restaurant; great for a late-night snack
③ Tteokbokki & Kimbap Set (떡볶이 & 김밥 세트)
- Description: Chewy, spicy rice cakes with hearty kimbap — a quintessential combo
- Price Range: 8,000–12,000 KRW (approx. 1,000–1,400 JPY)
- Note: Enjoy the popular street food flavors comfortably in your room
④ Korean Lunchbox (한식 도시락 / Dosirak)
- Description: A variety of side dishes such as bulgogi, namul (seasoned vegetables), kimchi, and rolled omelet
- Price Range: 10,000–16,000 KRW (approx. 1,200–1,900 JPY)
- Note: Compact and perfect for solo travelers
⑤ Instagram-Worthy Café Desserts (카페 디저트)
- Description: Pancakes, strawberry cakes, croffles, etc., often served with drinks
- Price Range: 7,000–14,000 KRW each (approx. 800–1,700 JPY)
- Note: Delivery available from popular cafés in Hongdae and Seongsu-dong
How to Receive Delivery Food
- Hotel: Pick up at the lobby. In some cases, staff may receive it on your behalf
- Guesthouse / Airbnb: Enter the address and building number accurately in the app
- Delivery Time: Typically 30–60 minutes (Coupang Eats can be as fast as 15 minutes)
Tips for Japanese Travelers
- When ordering, including a note like “Please provide disposable chopsticks” is considered polite
- Many restaurants have a minimum order amount (e.g., 12,000 KRW or more)
- Delivery fees are often charged separately, usually around 2,000–5,000 KRW
Summary: Another Way to Enjoy Korea from Your Room
Traveling in Korea today isn’t just about sightseeing and shopping — you can also enjoy memorable dining experiences right in your hotel. By using delivery apps, you can conveniently and comfortably savor authentic local flavors.
Why not turn foods that you can only taste in Korea into a special memory of your trip?
“Delivery food” might just be the smart, modern way to enjoy a Korean trip!
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