Ordering food delivery to your Seoul hotel as a tourist: who managed it?
Late-night fried chicken delivered to your room is on a lot of Korea bucket lists. Getting there as a visitor is where threads get complicated.
The usual sticking points people describe
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The big delivery apps are built around a Korean phone number for sign-up and verification.
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Foreign cards are not always accepted in-app, depending on the app and the card.
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Addresses: you need the hotel's exact address in Korean, plus your room number.
Workarounds travellers mention
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Ask the front desk: many hotels and guesthouses have menus from nearby places and will call for you.
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Some apps have added English or foreigner-friendly options; people report mixed results, so test it on your first evening, not your last.
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Many shops also do takeaway (포장), which is often simpler and a little cheaper.
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Check if your hotel allows delivery drivers inside, or if you should meet them in the lobby.
Did you manage to get delivery in Korea as a visitor? Which method actually worked for you?
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