What to Say at GS25, CU, and More

Convenience stores in Korea are everywhere, and they’re full of snacks, drinks, and even hot meals. If you're visiting Korea, knowing some key phrases will help you shop smoothly and confidently. Here’s what to say at GS25, CU, 7-Eleven, and more!

🛍 Asking for Items

물 있어요? (mul i-sseo-yo?) – Do you have water?
삼각김밥 어디 있어요? (sam-gak-gim-bap eo-di i-sseo-yo?) – Where is the triangle kimbap?
컵라면 있어요? (keop-ra-myeon i-sseo-yo?) – Do you have cup noodles?
이거 전자레인지 사용해도 돼요? (i-geo jeon-ja-re-in-ji sa-yong-hae-do dwae-yo?) – Can I microwave this?

💳 Paying at the Counter

이거 계산할게요 (i-geo gye-san-hal-ge-yo) – I’ll pay for this
카드로 할게요 (ka-deu-ro hal-ge-yo) – I’ll pay by card
현금 있어요 (hyeon-geum i-sseo-yo) – I have cash
영수증 주세요 (yeong-su-jeung ju-se-yo) – Please give me the receipt

🎁 Asking for Bags or Heating

봉투 주세요 (bong-tu ju-se-yo) – Please give me a bag
이거 데워 주세요 (i-geo dae-wheo ju-se-yo) – Please heat this up
전자레인지 어디 있어요? (jeon-ja-re-in-ji eo-di i-sseo-yo?) – Where’s the microwave?
젓가락 있어요? (jeot-ga-rak i-sseo-yo?) – Do you have chopsticks?

🗣 Small Talk with the Staff

편의점 처음이에요 (pyeon-ui-jeom cheo-eum-i-e-yo) – It’s my first time at a Korean convenience store
이거 인기 많아요? (i-geo in-gi man-a-yo?) – Is this popular?
추천해 주세요 (chu-cheon-hae ju-se-yo) – Please recommend something

📘 Practice Mini Dialogue

Customer: 삼각김밥 어디 있어요? (sam-gak-gim-bap eo-di i-sseo-yo?)
→ Where is the triangle kimbap?

Staff: 냉장고 안에 있어요 (naeng-jang-go an-e i-sseo-yo)
→ It’s in the fridge.

Customer: 이거 데워 주세요 (i-geo dae-wheo ju-se-yo)
→ Please heat this up.

Staff: 네, 전자레인지에 데워드릴게요 (ne, jeon-ja-re-in-ji-e dae-wheo-deu-ril-ge-yo)
→ Sure, I’ll microwave it for you.

💡 Tips for Using Korean Convenience Stores

Most stores offer microwave service and hot water for noodles
You can eat inside if there’s a dining area
Some stores sell alcohol and allow you to drink on site

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