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Order a meal for one
Being welcomed alone and being allowed to order one portion are separate questions. Ask both before you sit down.
Read the minimum order
Menus can display a price per portion while requiring two portions. Look for 1인분 (one portion), 2인분 이상 (two or more portions) or 최소 주문 (minimum order), then ask staff to explain the total. Do not assume a counter seat removes the minimum. A single diner may still be offered a shared set that costs more than expected.
Choose a meal format before a restaurant
Individual rice bowls, noodles and soup-with-rice menus can be easier starting points than shared barbecue or large hotpots. This is a way to shortlist menus, not a guarantee about every restaurant. Check opening time, break time and last order before walking there. If booking online, select one guest and verify the branch on your map.
Confirm ingredients and the final bill
Menu photos do not reveal every ingredient. Show your dietary needs to staff and ask about broth, sauces and garnishes. For allergies, seek an explicit answer rather than treating “not spicy” or “vegetable” as a safety assurance. Before ordering extras, ask whether rice or drinks are included. Keep the menu price and receipt if a charge is unclear.
When the first attempt fails
| What happened | Next action |
|---|---|
| Two portions are compulsory | Ask the total price and decide before ordering. It is reasonable to choose another restaurant. |
| Only a group set appears online | Ask whether an individual menu exists at that branch; do not reserve a group set hoping to change it later. |
| Staff cannot confirm an allergen | Choose a meal whose ingredients can be confirmed. For a reaction needing urgent help, call 119. |
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Order a meal for one
Try this first
- Before sitting down, ask whether one person can dine and whether one portion can be ordered.
- Check the minimum order and price before ordering. Some menus require two portions; the policy depends on the restaurant and dish.
- Look for individual meals such as bibimbap, soup with rice or noodles. If booking, select one guest and confirm the branch. Counter seating does not guarantee a one-person order.
If you are still stuck
If the minimum order does not suit you, choose another restaurant. Ask staff to confirm ingredients and dietary needs before ordering.
What is the minimum number of portions?
최소 주문은 몇 인분인가요?Sources and what was checked
The linked pages were consulted on 30 September 2026 for the service features described here. Route choices and troubleshooting order are our editorial synthesis. We did not carry out a purchase, card transaction, clinic visit or field test for this article. Live availability, individual bank decisions and provider terms must be confirmed with the provider.
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