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Food & Dining in Korean · TOPIK 5-6

70 Korean words and phrases for food & dining, at TOPIK 5-6 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.

식감 sikgam

texture (of food); mouthfeel

떡은 쫄깃한 식감이 매력이에요.

The chewy texture is the charm of tteok.
풍미 pungmi

rich flavor; aroma

버터를 넣으면 풍미가 살아나요.

Adding butter brings out the flavor.
감칠맛 gamchilmat

umami; savory depth of flavor

다시마 육수는 감칠맛이 뛰어나요.

Kelp broth has outstanding umami.
숙성되다 sukseongdoeda

to be aged; to mature (food)

잘 숙성된 고기는 부드러워요.

Well-aged meat is tender.
미식가 misikga

gourmet; foodie

그는 소문난 미식가예요.

He is a well-known gourmet.
별미 byeolmi

delicacy; special treat

여름철 별미로 냉면이 최고예요.

Naengmyeon is the ultimate summer delicacy.
향신료 hyangsinnyo

spice

인도 요리는 다양한 향신료를 사용해요.

Indian cuisine uses a variety of spices.
조미료 jomiryo

seasoning; flavor enhancer

조미료를 넣지 않고 맛을 냈어요.

I created the flavor without adding any artificial seasoning.
육수 yuksu

stock; broth (for cooking)

소고기로 육수를 우려냈어요.

I made stock from beef.
군침 gunchim

mouth-watering saliva (군침이 돌다: one's mouth waters)

고기 굽는 냄새에 군침이 돌았어요.

The smell of grilling meat made my mouth water.
먹거리 meokgeori

things to eat; food offerings

시장에는 값싼 먹거리가 많아요.

The market has lots of cheap things to eat.
한턱내다 hanteongnaeda

to treat someone (to a meal)

월급을 받아서 동료들에게 한턱냈어요.

I got my salary, so I treated my coworkers.
담그다 damgeuda

to make (kimchi, fermented food); to pickle

매년 가을에 김치를 담가요.

We make kimchi every autumn.
음미하다 eummihada

to savor; to relish

차의 향을 천천히 음미했어요.

I slowly savored the aroma of the tea.
이 치즈는 숙성될수록 풍미가 깊어집니다. i chijeuneun sukseongdoelsurok pungmiga gipeojimnida

The longer this cheese ages, the deeper its flavor becomes.
겉은 바삭하고 속은 촉촉한 식감이 일품이에요. geoteun basakago sogeun chokchokan sikgami ilpumieyo

The texture, crispy outside and moist inside, is superb.
멸치 육수가 국물의 감칠맛을 더해 줘요. myeolchi yuksuga gungmurui gamchilmaseul deohae jwoyo

The anchovy stock adds umami to the broth.
이 식당은 재료 본연의 맛을 살리는 것으로 유명합니다. i sikdangeun jaeryo bonyeonui maseul sallineun geoseuro yumyeonghamnida

This restaurant is famous for bringing out the natural flavor of its ingredients.
오늘은 승진 기념으로 제가 한턱낼게요. oneureun seungjin ginyeomeuro jega hanteongnaelgeyo

Today I'll treat everyone to celebrate my promotion.

casual 오늘은 내가 한턱낼게 oneureun naega hanteongnaelge
할머니는 해마다 김장 김치를 직접 담그세요. halmeonineun haemada gimjang gimchireul jikjeop damgeuseyo

My grandmother makes kimjang kimchi herself every year.
좋은 와인은 천천히 음미하며 마셔야 제맛입니다. joeun waineun cheoncheonhi eummihamyeo masyeoya jemasimnida

A good wine is best enjoyed slowly, savoring every sip.
그 집은 미식가들 사이에서 입소문이 자자해요. geu jibeun misikgadeul saieseo ipsomuni jajahaeyo

That place is the talk of the town among foodies.
미각 migak

sense of taste; palate

감기에 걸려서 미각이 둔해졌어요.

I caught a cold and my sense of taste has dulled.
식성 sikseong

taste in food; food preferences

저희 아이는 식성이 까다로워요.

My child is picky about food.
편식 pyeonsik

picky eating; unbalanced diet

동생은 어릴 때부터 편식이 심했어요.

My younger brother has been a very picky eater since childhood.
폭식 poksik

binge eating

스트레스를 받으면 폭식을 하게 돼요.

When I'm stressed, I end up binge eating.
허기 heogi

hunger; empty stomach

빵 한 조각으로 허기를 달랬어요.

I eased my hunger with a piece of bread.
포만감 pomangam

feeling of fullness; satiety

채소는 열량이 낮은데도 포만감을 줘요.

Vegetables are low in calories yet still filling.
제철 jecheol

in season; peak season (for food)

제철 과일이 가장 달고 맛있어요.

Fruit in season is the sweetest and most delicious.
주식 jusik

staple food

한국인의 주식은 쌀이에요.

Rice is the staple food of Koreans.
밑반찬 mitbanchan

basic side dishes (kept on hand)

주말에 밑반찬을 몇 가지 만들어 두었어요.

I made a few basic side dishes over the weekend.
손맛 sonmat

cook's personal touch; hand-made flavor

이 찌개에서는 어머니의 손맛이 느껴져요.

You can taste my mother's touch in this stew.
식도락 sikdorak

epicurism; the pleasure of good food

요즘 식도락 여행이 유행이에요.

Food tours are trendy these days.
시식 sisik

food sampling; tasting

마트에서 새로 나온 만두를 시식해 봤어요.

I sampled the newly released dumplings at the supermarket.
만찬 manchan

banquet; formal dinner

두 정상은 만찬을 함께했습니다.

The two leaders shared a formal dinner.
산해진미 sanhaejinmi

all kinds of delicacies (from land and sea)

잔칫상에 산해진미가 가득했어요.

The banquet table was laden with all kinds of delicacies.
진수성찬 jinsuseongchan

sumptuous feast; lavish spread

명절이라 진수성찬을 차렸어요.

It's a holiday, so we prepared a lavish spread.
조리다 jorida

to braise; to simmer down in sauce

감자를 간장에 조렸어요.

I braised the potatoes in soy sauce.
우려내다 uryeonaeda

to steep; to draw out flavor (broth, tea)

녹차는 삼 분 정도 우려내서 드세요.

Steep green tea for about three minutes before drinking.
곁들이다 gyeotdeurida

to serve alongside; to accompany (a dish)

스테이크에 레드 와인을 곁들였어요.

I paired the steak with red wine.
대접하다 daejeopada

to treat; to serve (a guest)

다음에는 제가 식사를 대접할게요.

Next time, I'll treat you to a meal.
돋우다 doduda

to whet (the appetite); to stimulate

새콤한 냄새가 입맛을 돋워요.

The tangy smell whets the appetite.
기름지다 gireumjida

to be greasy; rich (food)

기름진 음식을 먹으면 속이 더부룩해요.

When I eat greasy food, I feel bloated.
얼큰하다 eolkeunhada

to be spicy and hearty (soup that warms you up)

얼큰한 김치찌개가 먹고 싶어요.

I'm craving a spicy, hearty kimchi stew.
아삭하다 asakada

to be crisp and crunchy (vegetables, fruit)

겉절이가 아삭해서 입맛을 돋워요.

The fresh kimchi is so crisp it whets my appetite.
쫄깃하다 jjolgitada

to be pleasantly chewy

이 칼국수는 면발이 쫄깃해요.

The noodles in this kalguksu are nice and chewy.
푸짐하다 pujimhada

to be generous; abundant (portions)

이 집은 양이 푸짐해서 인기가 많아요.

This place is popular because the portions are generous.
정갈하다 jeonggalhada

to be neat and clean (food, presentation)

한정식 상차림이 정말 정갈했어요.

The hanjeongsik table setting was beautifully neat.
금강산도 식후경이라고 일단 밥부터 먹읍시다. geumgangsando sikhugyeongirago ildan bapbuteo meogeupsida

As the saying goes, even the finest sights come after a meal — let's eat first.

casual 금강산도 식후경인데 밥부터 먹자 geumgangsando sikhugyeonginde bapbuteo meokja
시장이 반찬이라더니 뭘 먹어도 꿀맛이네요. sijangi banchaniradeoni mwol meogeodo kkulmasineyo

They say hunger is the best sauce — everything tastes amazing.

casual 시장이 반찬이라더니 뭘 먹어도 꿀맛이네 sijangi banchaniradeoni mwol meogeodo kkulmasine
이 집 김치는 손맛이 남달라서 자꾸 생각나요. i jip gimchineun sonmasi namdallaseo jakku saenggangnayo

The kimchi here has such a special homemade touch that I keep craving it.
제철 재료로 차린 밥상이 최고의 보약이에요. jecheol jaeryoro charin bapsangi choegoui boyagieyo

A table set with seasonal ingredients is the best medicine.
국물이 얼큰해서 속이 확 풀리네요. gungmuri eolkeunhaeseo sogi hwak pullineyo

The broth is so spicy and hearty that it really hits the spot.
편식이 심하면 영양 불균형이 오기 쉽습니다. pyeonsigi simhamyeon yeongyang bulgyunhyeongi ogi swipseumnida

If you are a very picky eater, you can easily develop a nutritional imbalance.
허기진 상태로 장을 보면 이것저것 많이 사게 돼요. heogijin sangtaero jangeul bomyeon igeotjeogeot mani sage dwaeyo

If you grocery shop while hungry, you end up buying all sorts of things.
오랜만에 고향에 갔더니 어머니가 진수성찬을 차려 주셨어요. oraenmane gohyange gatdeoni eomeoniga jinsuseongchaneul charyeo jusyeosseoyo

When I visited my hometown after a long time, my mother prepared a lavish feast.
귀한 손님이 오셔서 정성껏 대접했습니다. gwihan sonnimi osyeoseo jeongseongkkeot daejeopaetseumnida

An honored guest came, so we served them with the utmost care.
나물은 참기름을 곁들여야 고소한 맛이 살아요. namureun chamgireumeul gyeotdeuryeoya gosohan masi sarayo

Namul needs a touch of sesame oil to bring out its nutty flavor.
사골 육수는 오래 우려낼수록 깊은 맛이 나요. sagol yuksuneun orae uryeonaelsurok gipeun masi nayo

The longer you simmer beef-bone broth, the deeper the flavor.
요즘은 혼자서 식도락을 즐기는 사람이 많아졌어요. yojeumeun honjaseo sikdorageul jeulgineun sarami manajyeosseoyo

These days, more and more people enjoy fine dining on their own.
백화점 식품 매장에서 신제품 시식 행사를 하고 있었어요. baekhwajeom sikpum maejangeseo sinjepum sisik haengsareul hago isseosseoyo

The department store food section was holding a tasting event for a new product.
다이어트 중이라 기름진 음식은 최대한 피하고 있어요. daieoteu jungira gireumjin eumsigeun choedaehan pihago isseoyo

I'm on a diet, so I'm avoiding greasy food as much as possible.
식사 후 포만감이 오래가는 음식을 고르는 게 좋아요. siksa hu pomangami oraeganeun eumsigeul goreuneun ge joayo

It's good to choose foods that keep you full for a long time.
스트레스성 폭식은 건강을 해치기 마련입니다. seuteureseuseong poksigeun geongangeul haechigi maryeonimnida

Stress-induced binge eating inevitably harms your health.
입맛이 없을 때는 매콤한 음식이 입맛을 돋워 줘요. immasi eopseul ttaeneun maekomhan eumsigi immaseul dodwo jwoyo

When you have no appetite, something spicy helps whet it.
갓 지은 밥에 밑반찬 몇 가지면 산해진미 부럽지 않아요. gat jieun babe mitbanchan myeot gajimyeon sanhaejinmi bureopji anayo

With freshly cooked rice and a few side dishes, I would not trade it for any delicacy.
결혼식 피로연에서 성대한 만찬이 열렸습니다. gyeolhonsik piroyeoneseo seongdaehan manchani yeollyeotseumnida

A grand banquet was held at the wedding reception.
고등어를 무와 함께 조리면 밥도둑이 따로 없어요. godeungeoreul muwa hamkke jorimyeon bapdodugi ttaro eopseoyo

Mackerel braised with radish makes the rice disappear in no time.
감기 때문에 미각을 잃어서 무슨 맛인지 모르겠어요. gamgi ttaemune migageul ireoseo museun masinji moreugesseoyo

I lost my sense of taste because of a cold, so I can't tell what anything tastes like.
어른 앞에서는 수저를 먼저 들지 않는 것이 예의예요. eoreun apeseoneun sujeoreul meonjeo deulji anneun geosi yeuiyeyo

It's good manners not to pick up your spoon and chopsticks before your elders do.

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