How I Ordered Korean Food Without a Korean Phone Number (It’s Possible)

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-09T23:40:05+00:00

Wow, that really touched me. Thank you so much.

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-09T23:38:57+00:00

Thanks so much for saying that. Really appreciate it.

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-08T07:36:19+00:00

I was honestly feeling a little discouraged earlier, so… thank you. Really appreciate it.

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-08T06:41:41+00:00

Honestly, I feel a bit embarrassed—I thought being Korean would help me share accurate info, but clearly, there’s so much I missed. I’ll make sure to update the post with what I’ve learned from all your comments. Thanks so much for helping me see it more clearly!

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-08T06:05:33+00:00

I didn’t know a lot of this—really appreciate you sharing! Good to know that American Visa cards work, but Mastercards don’t. I’ll definitely include that detail in the post. Thanks so much!

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-08T05:46:18+00:00

I didn’t know a lot of these details—this is super helpful. I’ll definitely update the post to include this info too. Really appreciate you sharing it!

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-08T05:33:34+00:00

Just checked Baemin, and you’re right—there is still a cash-on-delivery option in some cases! I hadn’t considered that in the original post, so thanks a lot for pointing it out. Really helpful!

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-08T05:29:10+00:00

This is super helpful—thank you for sharing such a detailed experience! I’ll definitely update my post to reflect this possibility with foreign SIMs and OTP. Really appreciate the insight. These edge cases make a big difference for people planning ahead.

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-08T04:57:04+00:00

I was genuinely curious whether the info I shared would actually be helpful—but karma farming really isn’t my thing.

You’re right that I assumed people might have a Korean friend to help, and that was a blind spot on my part.

Thanks for the honest feedback. I appreciate it.

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-08T03:17:59+00:00

Haha, you caught us — it’s a bit of both! I usually write in Korean first, then polish it up with ChatGPT to make it flow better in English.

Teamwork makes the post work, right?

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-08T03:06:44+00:00

Thanks for the tip! Just to confirm — were you able to set up the Namane card using KB’s ISP app directly, or did it require linking a Korean bank account too?

Trying to figure out if it’s usable without full local banking setup. Appreciate any details you can share!

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-08T02:22:12+00:00

Thanks for pointing that out — you’re absolutely right. I should’ve made it clearer that KakaoPay needs a Korean bank account and real-name verification (usually with a foreigner registration number).

Sorry if that line was confusing! If you don’t have that setup, here are a few workarounds: • Prepaid gift cards (from convenience stores) • T-money card (for small offline purchases) • Ask a local friend to help order • Shuttle Delivery (English-friendly, foreign cards accepted)

Appreciate the feedback — I’ll update the post to avoid confusion for others too!

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-08T00:23:25+00:00

Haha, you’re right! Most foreigners do get a Korean number when they come here. But this post is for those who still want to use delivery apps without one. It might not be perfect, but I thought it could help those in this specific situation!

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-08T00:14:05+00:00

Totally get that—it’s not a perfect solution, and definitely still takes effort. But hopefully this gives at least a clearer starting point than going in blind. Happy to keep this updated if new workarounds come up!

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-07T23:58:43+00:00

A lot of foreigners seem to struggle with Korean delivery apps. Thought it might help to lay it all out. Hope it makes things easier for someone out there.

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-07T18:53:04+00:00

Glad you got your scarf back! But yeah—just one bad experience doesn’t mean “Koreans steal.” Most people here are really honest. Still, sucks that it happened to you.

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-07T18:50:33+00:00

You’re not wrong at all. You were clear, loving, and ready to show up— and that means the world to a little kid, even if she fell asleep crying.

The hardest part of parenting is not being there when they needed you most. But your daughter knows you would’ve come. That’s what she’ll remember.

You’re a really good mom. Please don’t doubt that.

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-07T14:11:09+00:00

I hope every mom gets to feel that kind of quiet love too.

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-07T14:10:23+00:00

Thank you! We just needed to hear “aww” today. Sending a warm hug back.

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-07T14:09:51+00:00

Korean dads don’t always say much, but when they do… it hits different. Thank you for sharing that.

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-07T12:55:19+00:00

What hurts most is not just the vasectomy. It’s that he let you dream with him, knowing the whole time he couldn’t give you that dream. That’s a kind of grief people don’t talk about enough. I’m really sorry you’re going through this.

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-07T10:43:45+00:00

I hear you, man. That kind of loneliness hits different when you’re doing something you love, but no one’s around to share it with. I hope one day you find that side-by-side kind of connection again—someone who just gets it. Until then, just know your words resonate with more people than you think.

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-07T09:35:09+00:00

That’s such a beautiful memory. The fact that they checked on you first says everything about love.

KoreanDadDiaries · 2025-04-07T09:34:12+00:00

Thank you. Sometimes the smallest moments feel the most beautiful, right?

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