Korean Cafe Etiquette: Ordering, Seats, and Time Limits for Tourists

Seoul street corner at night with a GS25 and a neon noraebang sign

Planning a trip to South Korea? Learn the essential, unspoken rules of Korean cafe culture. From the “one drink per person” rule to reserving seats and respecting time limits, this guide covers everything you need to know to enjoy Seoul’s amazing cafes like a local.