Food delivery is a huge part of daily life in Korea.
If you stay in Korea for a while, you will probably notice many delivery motorcycles on the streets. Koreans order almost everything — fried chicken, coffee, Korean food, desserts, and even groceries.
One of the most popular food delivery apps in Korea is Baemin (Baedal Minjok / 배달의민족).
Today, I will explain how foreigners can use Baemin in Korea.
What is Baemin?
Baemin is Korea’s biggest food delivery app.
You can find almost every type of food:
- Korean fried chicken
- Pizza
- Korean BBQ
- Tteokbokki
- Coffee
- Desserts
- Convenience store items
Many Koreans use Baemin several times a week because it is fast and convenient.
How to Download Baemin App
First, download the Baemin app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
The app name is:
배달의민족 (Baemin)
After installing the app, you need to set your delivery address.
Setting Your Address
The most important step is entering the correct Korean address.
You can use:
- Your hotel address
- Airbnb address
- Home address
If you are staying at a hotel, copying the Korean address from Naver Maps is usually easier.
Choosing Food
After setting your location, Baemin will show restaurants near you.
You can search by food category:
🍗 Chicken
🍜 Korean food
☕ Cafe
🍕 Pizza
🍰 Dessert
You can check photos, menus, prices, and reviews before ordering.
How to Pay on Baemin
Payment options depend on your situation.
Many Koreans use:
- Korean credit cards
- Kakao Pay
- Naver Pay
Some foreigners may have difficulty if they do not have a Korean phone number or Korean payment method.
If online payment does not work, check whether the restaurant offers other payment options.
How Fast is Korean Food Delivery?
Korean delivery is usually very fast.
In many cities, food often arrives within:
20–50 minutes
Of course, it depends on weather, distance, and busy times.
My Personal Tip
If you visit Korea, try ordering Korean fried chicken at least once.
Many Koreans enjoy chicken delivery at home while watching TV or spending time with friends.
It is a small but fun part of Korean culture.
Final Thoughts
Baemin can be a little confusing at first, especially because some parts are in Korean.
But once you understand how it works, food delivery in Korea becomes very easy.
Trying Korean delivery is also a great way to experience everyday Korean life.