How to Order Korean Delivery Apps in English Like a Pro (Pyeongtaek Edition)

I’ll never forget my first week in Pyeongtaek. Jet-lagged, hungry at 11 PM, and staring at a wall of Korean text on Baemin. I pressed a random button, prayed it was fried chicken, and ended up with a giant bowl of *samgyeopsal* lettuce wraps—sans lettuce. That’s when I learned: you don’t need to be fluent to eat well. You just need a system.

1. Flip the App to English (It’s Hidden, But It’s There)

Both Baemin and Yogiyo have English modes, but they’re buried in the settings like a Korean basement bar. Here’s the shortcut:

**Baemin:** Open the app → Tap the **hamburger menu (☰)** → Scroll to **설정 (Settings)** → Tap **언어 (Language)** → Select **English**. The app will restart instantly. (Note: Some older versions hide this under **고객센터** → **앱 설정**.)

**Yogiyo:** Tap **My Page (마이페이지)** → **Settings (설정)** → **Language (언어)** → **English**.

Once switched, the interface becomes 90% readable. You’ll still see Korean menu item names (that’s fine), but buttons, addresses, and payment options become clear. This is the single best workaround for the dreaded “I clicked the wrong button” moment.

2. Master the “Order Notes” Like a Local

Here’s the secret weapon most expats ignore: the 요청사항 (Request Notes) box. On Baemin, it’s the small text field right before payment. On Yogiyo, it’s under “Additional Requests.”

Use it to type simple Korean phrases (or copy-paste these):

**”젓가락 많이 주세요”** (Give me extra chopsticks)

**”매운 거 빼주세요”** (Remove the spiciness)

**”문 앞에 놔주세요”** (Leave it in front of the door)

If you’re at Camp Humphreys, most drivers know the main gate or the specific barracks. Just write “Camp Humphreys main gate” in English—drivers in Pyeongtaek see this daily. But for off-post apartments, write your building number and floor in Korean (e.g., “101동 3층”). You can get your address translated once and save it in your phone notes.

3. Pay Like a Local (And Skip the Phone Call)

Many expats fail because they try to pay cash on delivery. That forces a call from the driver. Instead, use a Korean credit card or T-money-like prepaid card saved in the app. Here’s the flow:

**Baemin:** Go to **Payment Method (결제수단)** → Add your card (Visa/Mastercard works if your bank is Korean; foreign cards often get rejected). If you have a Korean bank account (e.g., Woori or KEB Hana), link it via **Toss** or **KakaoPay**—both support English modes.

**Yogiyo:** Same deal. Save your card, and you’ll get a **”pay in advance”** option. This kills the awkward phone call entirely.

Pro tip for Pyeongtaek: If you live on or near Humphreys, many restaurants on the apps list “미군부대 인근” (near the US base). Filter by “빠른 배달” (fast delivery) to get food in 20-30 minutes, not 60.

The Brutal Truth

Even in English mode, menu descriptions will remain in Korean, and no amount of translation will save you from the occasional surprise of “spicy” meaning *volcanic*. The apps use machine translations that butcher dish names (e.g., “Tteokbokki” becomes “Rice cake soup”). You’ll still order wrong sometimes. Own it. That’s part of the fun, and honestly, it’s how you discover your favorite hidden gems.

The Final Word

Look, you’re not going to become a Korean delivery app wizard overnight. You’ll mess up a few orders, eat something you can’t identify, and maybe shed a tear over a $20 “soup” that was actually a side dish. But once you flip that language setting and save your card, you’ve unlocked a new level of life in Pyeongtaek. No more cold convenience store kimbap at 2 AM. No more begging your Korean coworker to order for you. You’re on your own now—and that’s a good thing.

Now go get some *chimaek*. You’ve earned it.

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