How to Say “I Can’t Eat Pork” in Korean (Muslim-Friendly Restaurant Phrases for Korea)
If you’re a Muslim traveler in Korea, one of the most useful sentences you can learn is how to clearly say “I can’t eat pork”—and then ask the right follow-up questions (because pork can hide in broth, oil, or shared grills).
This guide gives you copy-and-use Korean phrases that work in real restaurants—friendly, clear, and easy to say.
In this article, we are not teaching 'precise' pronunciation’
Our goal is to make you speak essential korean in easiest way with less pronunciation precision
The Fast Answer (Say This First)
If you only memorize one sentence, use this:
돼지고기 못 먹어요.
Dae ji go gi mod mogoyo
(I can’t eat pork.)술 없이 해주실 수 있어요?
sul Whoopsie hae jusil soo innayo?
(Can you make it without alcohol?)
Tip: Say it before you order, and repeat it once when the food arrives if you’re unsure.
A 10-Second Script You Can Read Out Loud
Use this when you sit down:
안녕하세요.
onion ha se yo
(Hello.)돼지고개 못 먹어요.
Dae ji go gi mod mogoyo
(I can’t eat pork.)돼지, 베이컨, 햄, 소시지 들어가나요?
Dae ji Bacon Ham Sausage doro ganayo?
(Does it include pork, bacon, ham, or sausage?)돼지기름(라드) 사용하나요?
Dae ji ki rum & Lard say young hanayo?
(Do you use pork fat/lard?)감사합니다.
gam sa hamida
(Thank you.)
Alcohol in Cooking: How to Ask (Muslim-Friendly Check)
In Korea, some recipes use cooking wine (like 맛술 or 청주) in marinades and sauces. If you avoid alcohol in food, ask clearly:
알코올이 들어가면 안 돼요.
alcohol doro ga myon an dae yo
(It can’t contain alcohol.)요리에 술, 맛술/청주 넣나요?
yo lee eh sul, massul, chong ju no na yo?
(Do you add alcohol, cooking wine, or cheongju?)
If you want to request a no-alcohol version:
술 없이 해주실 수 있어요?
sul Whoopsie hae jusil soo innayo?
(Can you make it without alcohol?)
Restaurant & Cafe Basics (Super Useful, Everyday Phrases)
메뉴판 주세요.
Menu Pan juice eh yo
(Please give me the menu.)추천 메뉴가 뭐예요?
Chu chon menu ga moe yo?
(What do you recommend?)이거 얼마나 매워요?
yi go ol ma na me wo yo?
(How spicy is this?)안 맵게 해주세요.
Ahn map ke he juice eh yo
(Please make it not spicy.)포장해 주세요.
Poe jang hae juice eh yo
(Please pack it to go.)물 좀 주세요.
Mool jom juice eh yo
(Please give me water.)
Prayer-Friendly Phrases (When You Need a Quiet Spot)
If you need a short, respectful request:
잠깐 조용한 공간을 쓸 수 있을까요?
jam kan joe young han gong gan ul ssul soo it seoul ka yo?
(Could I use a quiet space briefly?)5분만 기도하고 올게요.
oh boon maan kido ha go okey yo
(I’ll pray for just 5 minutes.)여기서 발 씻을 수 있는 곳이 있나요?
yogiso bal ssissul soo it noon gossi it na yo?
(Is there a place to wash my feet?)카펫/매트 깔아도 괜찮을까요?
carpet / mat karado ken cha nul kayo?
(Is it okay if I put down a mat?)잠깐만 사용할게요.
jam kan man ssa young hal kayo.
(I’ll use it briefly.)
Practical note: Some places may not have a suitable space—asking politely goes a long way, and a “no” is normal.
“Show, Don’t Explain”: A Screenshot Food Card
Save these photos into your phone and show it to staff:
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