Korean phrase
맵게 나와요? maep kke na wa yo
Meaning
Is it served spicy?
When to use it
This asks whether a dish is served spicy. It is a polite restaurant question about the usual spice level and can lead to an offer to make it less spicy.
Example dialogue
이거 맵게 나와요? i geo maep kke na wa yo
Is this served spicy?
네, 매운 편이에요. 덜 맵게 해 드릴까요? ne mae un pyeo ni e yo teol maep kke hae teu ril kka yo
Yes, it's on the spicy side. Would you like me to make it less spicy?