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A bright and cheerful illustration of a cozy café in Seoul with a foreign woman ordering coffee from a Korean barista. Seoul is a paradise for coffee lovers. With thousands of cafes scattered across the city, from cozy hanok-style tea rooms to sleek, minimal cafés in trendy neighborhoods like Garosugil or Seongsu, café-hopping has become a quintessential part of modern Seoul life. But there’s one tiny problem if you don’t speak Korean: the language barrier. While many cafés in Seoul have English menus, smaller or more local spots often don't. And even when they do, knowing a few basic Korean phrases can go a long way in making your café experience smoother, friendlier, and more immersive. Whether you’re ordering a seasonal latte, asking for a seat by the window, or simply thanking the barista, these 10 Korean phrases will help you feel more confident and connected as you hop from café to café. 1. 아머니 아머니에서 주문할건요 (A-me-ri-ka-no han-a ju-se-yo) “One Americano, please.” This is the mo...