Korean for Ordering: Fixing a Dish Made Wrong (No Cheese)
Learn to politely tell a server that your dish was prepared incorrectly, using 'I ordered this without cheese' and similar phrases.
By MarcusFood & cafés · Yapr Learn
When you order food in Korea, sometimes a dish arrives with an ingredient you specifically asked to be left out, such as cheese. This lesson teaches you how to explain the problem clearly and ask for it to be fixed, using the key phrase 'I ordered this without cheese.' You will learn the grammar to express 'without' and how to make a polite request for correction. This is different from simply missing an item; here, the dish was made wrong. By the end, you will be able to handle this situation confidently in a restaurant.
By the end, you can…
- say 'I ordered this without cheese' in Korean.
- explain that a dish was prepared incorrectly.
- politely ask for the dish to be fixed or remade.
Listen once. Try it slowly. Then say it without looking.
Checking available voices…
이거 치즈 없이 주문했어요.
I ordered this without cheese.
i-geo chi-jeu eop-si ju-mun-hae-sseo-yo
Use this to state the problem directly. '이거' means 'this (dish)', '치즈 없이' means 'without cheese', and '주문했어요' is the polite past tense of 'to order'.
치즈를 빼 달라고 했어요.
I asked for it without cheese.
chi-jeu-reul ppae dal-la-go hae-sseo-yo
This emphasizes that you made a request earlier. '빼 달라고' means 'asked to remove/take out'. Use it if the server seems unaware of your request.
주문과 다르게 나왔어요.
It came out different from what I ordered.
ju-mun-gwa da-reu-ge na-wa-sseo-yo
A general way to say the dish is not as ordered. Useful when you want to point out the mistake without naming the ingredient.
다시 만들어 주실 수 있어요?
Could you remake it for me?
da-si man-deul-eo ju-sil su i-sseo-yo?
A polite request to have the dish remade. '다시' means 'again', '만들어 주실 수 있어요?' is a polite way to ask 'can you make it for me?'.
죄송하지만, 이거 바꿔 주시겠어요?
I'm sorry, but could you change this for me?
joe-song-ha-ji-man, i-geo ba-kkwo ju-si-get-eo-yo?
Very polite and indirect. Use '죄송하지만' (I'm sorry, but) to soften the request. '바꿔 주시겠어요?' means 'could you change/exchange it?'.
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Slow playback keeps the original pitch.
Make it make sense
Useful pattern
To say 'without [ingredient]', use the pattern '[재료] 없이' (ingredient + eopsi). For example, '치즈 없이' means 'without cheese', '양파 없이' means 'without onions'. You can combine this with verbs like '주문하다' (to order) or '먹다' (to eat). For instance: '치즈 없이 주문했어요' (I ordered it without cheese). To ask for a remake, use '다시 만들어 주세요' (please remake it). Another useful pattern is '[재료]를 빼 주세요' (please remove [ingredient]), which is a direct request. For example, '치즈를 빼 주세요' means 'please remove the cheese'. These patterns help you specify exactly what you want.
When to use it
Use these phrases when your dish arrives with an ingredient you asked to be left out. Start politely by saying '죄송하지만' (I'm sorry, but) or '실례지만' (excuse me). Then state the problem: '이거 치즈 없이 주문했어요' (I ordered this without cheese). If the server looks confused, you can add '주문할 때 말했어요' (I said it when ordering). To ask for a fix, say '다시 만들어 주실 수 있어요?' (Could you remake it?). If you just want the ingredient removed, say '치즈만 빼 주세요' (Just remove the cheese, please). Always keep a calm and polite tone; raising your voice is not effective in Korean service interactions.
Listen to each line, then take one part and reply out loud.
저기요, 죄송하지만 이거 치즈 없이 주문했어요.
Excuse me, I'm sorry, but I ordered this without cheese.jeo-gi-yo, joe-song-ha-ji-man i-geo chi-jeu eop-si ju-mun-hae-sseo-yo아, 네. 죄송합니다. 확인해 볼게요.
Oh, I see. I'm sorry. Let me check.a, ne. joe-song-ham-ni-da. hwa-gin-hae bol-ge-yo네, 다시 만들어 주실 수 있어요?
Yes, could you remake it for me?ne, da-si man-deul-eo ju-sil su i-sseo-yo?그럼요. 잠시만 기다려 주세요.
Of course. Please wait a moment.geu-reom-yo. jam-si-man gi-da-ryeo ju-se-yoA little context goes a long way
In Korean restaurants, it is common to call a server by saying '저기요' (jeogiyo) or '여기요' (yeogiyo) to get their attention. Politeness is highly valued, so even when pointing out a mistake, use a soft tone and include an apology like '죄송하지만' (I'm sorry, but). Directly demanding a fix can be seen as rude. Also, many Korean dishes are customizable, but some are pre-made; if the server says it cannot be changed, you may need to order something else. It's acceptable to ask for a remake if the mistake is clear.
One thing to watch for
Using '치즈 없어요' (There is no cheese) to mean 'I ordered without cheese.'
Try this instead: '치즈 없어요' simply states that cheese is absent; it does not convey that you requested it to be omitted. Instead, say '치즈 없이 주문했어요' (I ordered it without cheese). This makes clear that the mistake is in the preparation, not just an observation.
Your turn
Try answering out loud before checking a possible answer.
1How would you say 'I ordered this without onions' in Korean?
Show a sample answer
이거 양파 없이 주문했어요.
This follows the pattern '[ingredient] 없이 주문했어요'. You can replace '양파' with any ingredient. Alternative: '이거 양파 빼고 주문했어요' is also correct.
2What phrase would you use to politely ask the server to remake the dish?
Show a sample answer
다시 만들어 주실 수 있어요?
This is a polite request. You could also say '다시 만들어 주시겠어요?' which is slightly more formal. Both are acceptable.
3If the server seems unaware of your request, what could you add?
Show a sample answer
주문할 때 말했어요.
This means 'I said it when ordering.' It reminds the server of your original request. Alternatively, '주문할 때 치즈를 빼 달라고 했어요' is more specific.
When your dish is made wrong, politely say '[재료] 없이 주문했어요' and ask '다시 만들어 주실 수 있어요?' to get it fixed.
Progress is saved on this browser.
Practice real time conversations on Yapr for faster learning.
Put today’s Korean into a conversation with an AI tutor. Speak, make mistakes, and try again.
Practice on Yapr