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Eating alone in Korea? Look for these three signs.
A Seoul local's tips for spotting the places that make eating alone easy, what to say at the door, and the few dishes that are made for sharing.
Bar seats
A row of seats facing the counter or the wall. Places built like this usually expect solo eaters.
One serving on the menu
1인분il-in-bun · one serving
If the menu prices dishes per 1인분, you can usually order just one.
A kiosk or a table tablet
You order on a screen (some have an English option), so ordering alone is easy.
"Solo dining OK"
혼밥 가능hon-bap ga-neung · eating alone OK
Some shops post this on the door or menu.
"Two servings minimum"
2인분 이상i-in-bun i-sang · from two servings
Some barbecue and hot pot places start at two servings. Those dishes are made for sharing, it's not about you. Pick another place, or order two and take the rest to go if they allow it.
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