Korean Delivery Apps Guide
Complete guide to ordering food in Korea using Baemin (배달의민족), Coupang Eats (쿠팡이츠), and Yogiyo (요기요). Learn how to set up accounts, order food, and navigate the apps.
📌 Quick Summary
Top 3 Apps: Baemin (most popular), Coupang Eats (best deals), Yogiyo (English support)
What You Need: Korean phone number, address, payment method (card or app pay)
Delivery Fee: ₩0-5,000 depending on distance and restaurant
Minimum Order: Usually ₩12,000-15,000 per restaurant
Payment: Credit card, Naver Pay, Kakao Pay, Toss, or cash (limited)
📑 Table of Contents
1. Overview: Which App to Use?
Baemin
Market Share: ~60%
Best For: Most restaurants
Language: Korean only
Pros: Largest selection, loyalty rewards
Cons: No English, higher fees
Coupang Eats
Market Share: ~25%
Best For: Discounts & deals
Language: Korean only
Pros: Best prices, free delivery often
Cons: Fewer restaurants
Yogiyo
Market Share: ~15%
Best For: English speakers
Language: English available
Pros: English support, foreigner-friendly
Cons: Limited selection
💡 Recommendation
Start with Yogiyo if you can't read Korean. Once comfortable, install Baemin for more options and Coupang Eatsfor better deals. Most Koreans use all three and compare prices.
2. Baemin (배달의민족) - Most Popular
📱 App Info
Official Name: 배달의민족 (Baemin)
Download: App Store / Google Play
Website: baemin.com
Company: Woowa Brothers (owned by Delivery Hero)
Founded: 2010
Languages: Korean only
Step-by-Step: How to Order on Baemin
Download & Sign Up
- Download "배달의민족" from App Store or Google Play
- Open app and tap "회원가입" (Sign Up)
- Enter Korean phone number - you'll receive SMS verification code
- Enter verification code
- Set password (minimum 8 characters)
Set Your Address
- Tap "주소 설정" (Set Address) on home screen
- Enter your address in Korean (도로명주소 preferred)
- Or use GPS location
- Add detailed address (동/호수) and nickname (e.g., "집", "회사")
Browse & Select Restaurant
- 카테고리: Browse by category (치킨/Chicken, 중국집/Chinese, etc.)
- 검색: Search by restaurant name or food type
- 필터: Filter by "배달비 무료" (free delivery), "1인분 주문" (single serving)
- Check: Minimum order amount (최소주문금액), delivery fee (배달팁), estimated time
Add Items to Cart
- Tap menu item to see details
- 필수 선택: Required options (e.g., spicy level)
- 선택 옵션: Optional add-ons
- 수량: Quantity
- Tap "담기" (Add to Cart)
Checkout
- Review cart, tap "주문하기" (Order)
- 배달 요청사항: Delivery instructions (e.g., "문 앞에 놔주세요" - leave at door)
- 연락처: Confirm phone number
- 결제수단: Select payment method
- Tap "결제하기" (Pay Now)
Track Your Order
- 주문 접수: Order received
- 조리 중: Cooking
- 배달 시작: Delivery started (see rider location on map)
- 배달 완료: Delivered
🎁 Baemin One Membership
₩5,900/month: Unlimited free delivery (normally ₩3,000-5,000 per order)
Worth it if you order more than twice a month. First month is often free for new users.
3. Coupang Eats (쿠팡이츠) - Best Deals
📱 App Info
Official Name: 쿠팡이츠 (Coupang Eats)
Download: App Store / Google Play
Part of: Coupang (Korean Amazon)
Founded: 2019
Languages: Korean only
Best Feature: Frequent discounts and free delivery
Why Use Coupang Eats?
✅ Advantages
- ✓ Best Prices: Often 10-20% cheaper than competitors
- ✓ Free Delivery: Many restaurants offer free delivery
- ✓ Coupons: Regular discount coupons (e.g., ₩3,000 off)
- ✓ Rocket Delivery: Own delivery fleet (faster & more reliable)
- ✓ Integrated Account: Same login as Coupang shopping
❌ Disadvantages
- ✗ Limited Coverage: Not available in all areas
- ✗ Fewer Restaurants: About 60% of Baemin's selection
- ✗ Korean Only: No English interface
- ✗ Quality Control: Some complaints about food temperature
How to Order on Coupang Eats
Quick Start Guide
1. Download App: Search "쿠팡이츠" in App Store/Google Play
2. Sign Up: Use existing Coupang account or create new one with phone number
3. Check Availability: Enter your address - if not available, you'll be notified
4. Browse & Order: Similar interface to Baemin
5. Payment: Credit card, Naver/Kakao Pay, or prepaid Coupang Cash
💰 Money-Saving Tips
- • Check Coupons: Tap "쿠폰" in app to see available discounts before ordering
- • Rocket Delivery: Look for rocket icon - faster delivery, often free
- • Time-Based Deals: Lunch specials (11AM-2PM) often have extra discounts
- • First Order: New users usually get ₩5,000 off first order
4. Yogiyo (요기요) - English Friendly
📱 App Info
Official Name: 요기요 (Yogiyo)
Download: App Store / Google Play
Company: Delivery Hero Korea
Founded: 2012
Languages: Korean & English
Best For: English-speaking foreigners
🌏 Why Yogiyo for Foreigners?
Yogiyo is the ONLY major delivery app with English interface. Perfect for beginners who can't read Korean yet.
- • Menu items translated to English
- • English customer service available
- • Restaurant descriptions in English
- • Foreign credit cards accepted
How to Enable English on Yogiyo
1. Download and open Yogiyo app
2. Tap profile icon (bottom right)
3. Tap "Settings" (톱니바퀴 icon)
4. Find "Language" (언어 설정)
5. Select "English"
6. App will restart in English
Ordering Process (Same as Baemin)
Sign Up → Set Address → Browse → Add to Cart → Checkout → Track
The ordering process is identical to Baemin, but everything is in English. Follow the same steps as Baemin section above.
⚠️ Limitations
- • Fewer Restaurants: About 40-50% of Baemin's selection
- • Higher Prices: Sometimes ₩1,000-2,000 more expensive
- • Limited Features: Fewer filters and sorting options
- • Outdated Info: Some menu items may not be up to date
💡 Recommendation: Start with Yogiyo, but gradually transition to Baemin or Coupang Eats as you learn more Korean for better selection and prices.
5. Ordering Tips & Common Issues
💳 Payment Methods
Online Payment (추천)
- • Credit/Debit Card (most common)
- • Naver Pay (네이버페이)
- • Kakao Pay (카카오페이)
- • Toss (토스)
- • Samsung Pay / Apple Pay
Cash on Delivery (만나서 결제)
- • Limited restaurants accept cash
- • Look for "만나서 결제" option
- • Must select before ordering
- • Tip: Have exact change ready
📦 Delivery Instructions
Common delivery requests (배달 요청사항) you can copy-paste:
🔧 Common Issues & Solutions
❌ "Address not in delivery area"
Solution: Try different app (Coupang Eats has limited coverage). Check if you entered building number correctly. Some areas only serve certain times.
⏱️ Order taking too long
Solution: Check order status in app. Restaurant may be busy. If over 1 hour late, call restaurant (number in app) or request refund.
🍜 Wrong item delivered
Solution: Take photo, contact customer service immediately through app. You'll get refund or redelivery. Keep food until issue is resolved.
💳 Payment failed
Solution: Check if card is approved for online purchases. Foreign cards sometimes blocked - use Naver/Kakao Pay instead (link card in those apps first).
📞 Rider calling you (Korean)
Solution: Don't panic! They're usually asking "Where should I leave it?" Say "문 앞에 놔주세요" (leave at door) or use app's chat with translation.
✅ Best Practices
- ✓ Check Reviews: Read recent reviews (sorted by "최신순") before ordering
- ✓ Compare Prices: Same restaurant often has different prices on each app
- ✓ Order During Off-Peak: 3-5PM usually fastest, avoid 12-1PM and 6-8PM
- ✓ Save Favorites: Save frequently ordered restaurants for quick reordering
- ✓ Use Coupons: Check all 3 apps for coupons before ordering
- ✓ Meet Minimum: If under minimum, add drinks/sides rather than paying higher delivery fee
- ✓ Weather Policy: Expect delays during rain/snow. Consider picking up yourself.
6. Essential Korean Vocabulary
📱 App Interface
🍱 Food Categories
📊 Order Status
🌶️ Spicy Level
🎯 Final Recommendations
1. Start with Yogiyo if you can't read Korean. Get comfortable with the process.
2. Install all three apps and compare prices. Same restaurant often cheaper on different app.
3. Learn basic Korean phrases from vocabulary section above - will save you time and frustration.
4. Save common delivery instructions in your notes app for quick copy-paste.
5. Check reviews and ratings before ordering from new restaurants.
6. Consider memberships (Baemin One, Coupang Rocket) if you order frequently.
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Important Note
Information accurate as of November 2025. App features, prices, and availability may change. Always verify current terms and conditions in the apps. This guide is for educational purposes only.