Can I tip at restaurants in Korea?

Tipping is not required or expected in Korea. Extra water and side dishes do not cost more, and taxis charge by the meter.

• ✓VisitKorea says tipping is not required or expected in Korea.
• ✓Requests for more water or side dishes do not incur additional costs.
• •Most taxis charge by the meter and do not require tips.

• 🍜Can I eat alone in Korea?Yes. Eating alone (honbap) is part of Korean dining culture, and many places have bar or counter seats. Some set menus are designed for two or more people, so ask whether a single portion is possible.✓YES, WITH CONDITIONSFood & DiningView answer →
• 💳Can I pay for a taxi with a foreign card?Almost all taxis in the Seoul area accept credit cards, and taxi apps such as k.ride and Uber Taxi accept overseas cards. Some taxis in outlying regions take cash only.✓YES, WITH CONDITIONSMoney & PaymentsView answer →

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