What it does

Yogiyo (요기요) is South Korea's second-largest food delivery platform and a strong competitor to Baemin, particularly popular for its time-based discount system called 'Yogiyo Deal Ranking.' The app offers real-time, first-come-first-served discounts of up to 30% on popular menu items from local restaurants. Like Baemin, Yogiyo covers restaurant delivery, pickup ordering, and convenience-store delivery (Yogiyo Mart). The interface is clean, with order history personalized recommendations. Yogiyo also features a loyalty subscription (Yogi Pass) that provides discounts on packaging and delivery for a monthly fee. The app supports English and Korean, making it accessible for travelers who have a local phone number.

Why travelers need it

Yogiyo's Deal Ranking system provides steep discounts on menus from popular restaurants, typically during off-peak hours — a feature that Baemin does not offer. For travelers staying in one place for several days, Yogiyo is an excellent backup to Baemin: some restaurants list exclusively on one platform or the other, so having both apps installed ensures the widest coverage. The pickup option (Yogiyo Pickup) is useful when you are already near a restaurant but want to order ahead to avoid waiting. Yogiyo Express offers expedited delivery for a small surcharge, which is helpful when you need a meal delivered quickly to your accommodation.

Key features

Yogiyo Deal Ranking — real-time flash discounts of up to 30% on specific menu items from participating restaurants.
Personalized restaurant and menu recommendations based on order history.
Yogi Pass subscription (₩9,900/month) for ongoing discounts on packaging and delivery fees.
Yogiyo Mart for convenience-store essentials delivered within an hour.
Yogiyo Express for faster delivery on select restaurants (typically under 25 minutes).

Pros & cons

Strengths

Deal Ranking discounts can yield substantial savings — check before ordering for active deals.
Restaurant coverage overlaps well with Baemin; having both apps ensures you never miss a cuisine option.
The UI is cleaner and less cluttered than Baemin, making browsing easier.

Caveats

Same limitation as Baemin: requires a Korean phone number for account registration.
Fewer restaurants listed than Baemin, especially in smaller cities and rural areas.
Deal Ranking discounts are limited to specific menu items and time slots, which may not align with your cravings.

How to install

1Open the Apple App Store or Google Play and search 'Yogiyo' or '요기요'.
2Install the app published by Great Imagination (위대한상상).
3Register with a Korean phone number (SMS verification required).
4Set your delivery address and explore the daily deal feed before browsing the full restaurant catalog.

Basic usage

The main screen shows Yogiyo Deal Ranking promotions at the top — these are time-limited discounts that refresh daily.
Browse or search for a restaurant, view the menu with photos, and add items to your cart.
At checkout, choose delivery or pickup; applied deal discounts are shown in the order summary.
Track delivery progress on the order status screen once the restaurant confirms your order.

Tips for foreign travelers

Install both Baemin and Yogiyo — some restaurants only offer deals on one platform, and split coverage maximizes options.
Yogiyo Deal Ranking typically updates at 11 AM and 5 PM — check both times for the best discounts.
The pickup option works well for ordering baekban (set meal) restaurants that do not deliver but are close to your Airbnb.