Korean · Travel & Places
식당
sikdang
Restaurant
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where you pay to eat meals.
Example
이 식당은 비빔밥으로 유명해요.
This restaurant is famous for bibimbap.
Etymology
The term '식당' (sikdang) is derived from Sino-Korean vocabulary, meaning 'eating place'. It captures the communal aspect of dining, reflecting Korea’s rich culinary culture.
How & Where It’s Used
Sikdang is commonly referred to in both informal and formal settings, seen in daily conversations about dining out and frequently used in travel-related literature.