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SCENE 15 / 80 · Seoul · Anguk or Bukchon cafe
Order at a cafe
Leave the residential lanes for a cafe on a nearby commercial street.
Order a drink with the temperature and service you want.
Your feet need a break. Decide whether you are staying before you reach the counter; that is often the first question.
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Barista
드시고 가세요, 가져가세요?
Deusigo gaseyo, gajyeogaseyo?
For here or to go?
Alex
여기서 마실게요. 아이스 라테 한 잔 주세요.
Yeogiseo masilgeyo. Aiseu rate han jan juseyo.
For here. One iced latte, please.
Barista
디카페인으로 바꿔 드릴까요?
Dikapeineuro bakkwo deurilkkayo?
Would you like it decaf?
Alex
아니요, 괜찮아요. 시럽은 빼 주세요.
Aniyo, gwaenchanayo. Sireobeun ppae juseyo.
No, that's fine. No syrup, please.
Barista
준비되면 불러 드릴게요.
Junbidoemyeon bulleo deurilgeyo.
I'll call you when it's ready.
Alex
감사합니다. 화장실은 어디예요?
Gamsahamnida. Hwajangsireun eodiyeyo?
Thank you. Where's the restroom?
한 잔han jan
one cup; one glass
포장pojang
takeaway
시럽sireop
syrup
화장실hwajangsil
restroom
On the ground Bring your cup or tray to the return counter when finished. For allergies, name the ingredient and ask about preparation; changing the milk alone may not prevent cross-contact.
Your turn Order your usual coffee, then change one detail: temperature, milk or syrup.