menu vs food in Korean

메뉴vs음식

menu

메뉴menu

A menu (메뉴) is a list of food and drinks you can choose from at a restaurant, cafe, or school cafeteria. People also use this word for the food planned for one meal, like today's lunch or dinner. You can read a menu, ask for a menu, or talk about a menu item you want.

When to use menu
food

음식food

Food means things that people eat. In Korean, 음식 means meals, dishes, or food in general. You can use this word when talking about cooking, restaurants, shopping, or what you like to eat.

When to use food

How they differ

menu (메뉴) and food (음식) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “menu” when A menu (메뉴) is a list of food and drinks you can choose from at a restaurant, cafe, or school cafeteria. People also use this word for th… Use “food” when Food means things that people eat. In Korean, 음식 means meals, dishes, or food in general. You can use this word when talking about cookin…