Korean Food Delivery App -- 배달의 민족 (BAEMIN) User Guide
When foreign tourists travel to Korea, in addition to sightseeing and shopping, tasting local food is also a major highlight. However, language barriers and unfamiliar delivery systems can make ordering food challenging. To help everyone easily enjoy Korean cuisine, I've compiled this "Korean Food Delivery App – 배달의 민족 (BAEMIN) User Guide," which details several delivery platforms suitable for foreign tourists and how to register and use these apps.
Why do you need a food delivery app?
In Korea, ordering delivery not only solves communication barriers (as most restaurant staff only speak Korean), but also offers great convenience, allowing you to enjoy delicious food without leaving your place. Delivery platforms offer a variety of choices, from Korean cuisine to international dishes, and can save time for tourists with tight schedules. It’s an essential tool for your trip.
Now, let’s briefly introduce today’s main app, 배달의민족 (Baemin).
배달의민족(Baemin)
Features: The most popular food delivery app in Korea, with a wide selection of restaurants. (Foreign-friendly)
Language Support: Mainly in Korean, with some restaurants offering English menus.
Payment Methods: Korean credit cards, bank cards, Kakao Pay, and support for overseas bank card payments.
Advantages: Supports registration with overseas phone numbers and payments with overseas bank cards.
Disadvantages: Some menus do not support English (only in Korean).
A step-by-step guide for foreigners using
배달의민족 (Baemin)
STEP 1. First, select the type of food you want to order on the app's homepage.
STEP 2. Then, enter the store page (taking BHC Fried Chicken as an example). The items displayed from top to bottom in the red box are:
Note: The minimum order, delivery time, and delivery fee may vary by store. The image is for reference only; please refer to the actual situation!
STEP 3. Then, choose the specific item you want to eat, for example, select this one in the red box:
뿌링클 (Ppuringcle)콤보, Cheese Spicy Fried Chicken, 23,000 KRW.
STEP 4. Choose Options for the menu you selected.
Choose Options for the menu you selected.
"필수" written on blue chip indicate that the option is required.
for example, following image shows Drink Options and it is required to order the chicken.
the first option is "No drink" and the following are cola.
By choosing the first, you select not to order any drink with the chicken.
once again. blue chip on the right side for the option section means "Required"
Note: options are various and depends on what you are ordering it can be changed.
Option can be size, flavor, drink, side menu and any other things can be.
STEP 5. Other recommended dishes from the restaurant.
If you don't need any, simply select "Order" in the red box.
STEP 6. Then, choose the delivery method.
If you're not in a hurry, it's recommended to select the one in blue above.
Note: The minimum spend, delivery time, and delivery fee may vary for each store. The image is for reference only; please refer to the actual details.
STEP 7. Then, fill in the necessary information.
Note: In the red box in the image, enter the address in Korean (it is recommended to use Papago for translation, translating the English address into Korean).
Then click on the red box to open the options.
The options from top to bottom are as follows:
Then, you can enter the entrance password (if applicable) in the red box.
If you want to provide more detailed location information to help the delivery person find your place, you can add additional address descriptions in the red box (for example, "the second building to the right of the convenience store").
STEP 8. Finally, you can select the overseas payment method to proceed with the payment.
Select the overseas payment method on the third line to begin the payment process.
Summary
For foreign travelers, the Korean food delivery app 배달의민족 (Baemin) is a convenient tool to enjoy local cuisine.
I hope this guide helps you easily order food in Korea and enjoy a delicious journey! Have a great trip!
