Common Hindi Phrases When Visiting an Indian Restaurant
If you’re planning to go to India any time soon, you’ll probably want to eat. Learning to order food in a restaurant is a prerequisite for this. The phrases on this page will help you get started with great phrases and sentences to use in an Indian restaurant.
asking questions
The menu may confuse you, so never hesitate to ask your server a few basic questions.
Yes, kya hai? – What is this?
…….kitna hai? – How much is it……?
Kitna karch aayega? – How much does it cost?
order
Once seated, the waiter will wait for your order. You can use these simple phrases to sort.
Main Chahonga…. – I would like
Kya aapke paas.. – Do you have…?
Main loonga…… – I’ll take…..
When you have finished ordering, the waiter can ask anything else: “kuch aur chahiye?” You can end it by saying no, “nahi.”
Food
Order “samosas”, “pakodras”, “bhel puri”, “kebabs (any kind)” if you want light meals or snacks.
Dinner items include
This list is not exhaustive, but it should keep you busy!
Drinks
The following are some of the most common drinks that you will want to order in India.
Paani – Water
Doodh – Milk
juice-juice
Coffee doodh aur cheeni ke saath – Coffee with milk and sugar
Sharab-Wine
Departure
Eventually, the meal will end and it will be time to go. Ask for the bill saying “Kitne rupei hue”. In most areas of India the waiter will not bring it until you ask for it.
Always “thank them” as you leave saying “dhanyavaad”.
