Korean phrase
~ 대표 음식 뭐예요? ~ tae pyo eum sik mwo ye yo
Meaning
What is the signature dish of ___?
When to use it
This asks about the local dish a place is known for. It is a polite, everyday question used to learn about local food in an area.
Example dialogue
이 동네 대표 음식 뭐예요? i tong ne tae pyo eum sik mwo ye yo
What is this neighborhood's signature dish?
이 동네는 순두부찌개가 대표 음식이에요. i tong ne neun sun du bu jji gae ga tae pyo eum si gi e yo
This neighborhood's signature dish is soft tofu stew.