Ordering food in Thailand: 7 must-know phrases

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this episode, we explore essential Thai phrases that will make your dining experience in Thailand seamless and enjoyable. From ordering your favorite Thai dishes to specifying how you like your food prepared, you'll be equipped with the language skills you need.
We'll cover how to politely get the attention of the staff, ask for recommendations, and customize your order to suit your preferences. Additionally, you'll learn how to ask for the bill and whether you can pay with a credit card or by scanning a QR code. If you have specific topics or phrases you'd like to learn more about, please share your suggestions in the comments. We're excited to create more content tailored to your interests!
00:00 - 00:30
Introduction
Learn essential Thai phrases for navigating restaurants and cafés in Thailand. From ordering food to paying the bill, we've got you covered!
00:30 - 01:20
Getting Waiter/Waitress Attention
Address staff based on age: พี่ (phîi) for older, น้อง (náawng) for younger. Use ขอโทษ (khǎaw thot) to politely get their attention.
01:20 - 02:20
Can I Have a Menu?
Ask for the menu with ขอเมนูหน่อย (khǎaw mee-nuu noi). Breakdown: ขอ (khǎaw) = "please", เมนู (mee-nuu) = "menu", หน่อย (noi) = "a little".
02:25 - 03:45
Do You Have Any Recommendations?
Ask for recommendations with มีเมนูแนะนำมั้ย (mii mee-nuu náe-nam mái) or คุณแนะนำอะไร (khun náe-nam à-rai).
03:45 - 04:45
What Is This Dish?
Identify unknown dishes with อันนี้คืออะไร (an-níi khuue à-rai). Breakdown: อันนี้ (an-níi) = "this", คือ (khuue) = "is", อะไร (à-rai) = "what".
04:45 - 06:40
Please Don't Put It In
Communicate allergies: ไม่ใส่ถั่วลิสงนะ (mâi sài thùa lí-sŏng ná) = "Don't put peanuts", ไม่ใส่อาหารทะเลนะ (mâi sài aa-hăan tá-lay ná) = "Don't put seafood".
06:40 - 09:00
Ordering Famous Thai Dishes
Order Pad Thai: เอาผัดไทยค่ะ (ao phàt-thai khâ). Structure: เอา (ao) + food name + quantity + classifier.
09:10 - 11:10
Specifying Spice Preference
Control spice level: เผ็ดนิดหน่อย (phèt nít nòi) = "a little spicy", ไม่เผ็ดเลย (mâi phèt loei) = "not spicy at all", ไม่ใส่พริกเลย (mâi sài prík loei) = "no peppers".
11:15 - 14:10
Ordering a Hot Latte Without Sugar
Order a hot latte without sugar: เอาลาเต้ร้อนหนึ่งแก้ว ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล (ao laa-dtê rón nùeng gâew mâi sài nám-taan).
14:10 - 16:20
Asking for the Bill and Paying with a Credit Card
Ask for the bill: เช็คบิลครับ/ค่ะ (chék bin khráp/khâ), เก็บตังค์ครับ/ค่ะ (kèp taŋ khráp/khâ), คิดเงินครับ/ค่ะ (khít ŋən khráp/khâ).
Pay with a credit card: จ่ายด้วยบัตรเครดิตได้มั้ย (jàai dûuai bàt khre-dìt dâai mái).
Pay by scanning a QR code: สแกนจ่ายได้มั้ย (sà-gaen jàai dâai mái).
16:20 - 16:47
Closing Remarks
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[@QuickThaiLearn]

Hey everyone! 🌟 Welcome to Episode 25: Useful Thai Phrases for Restaurants and Cafés. In this video, we'll teach you essential phrases to make your dining experience in Thailand smooth and enjoyable. Don't forget to check the video description for timestamps and more details. If you have any specific topics or phrases you'd like to learn more about, please leave a comment below. We love hearing your suggestions and will create more videos based on your interests! Enjoy the video and happy learning! 😊🎉 #LearnThai #ThaiLanguage #TravelThailand #DiningInThailand #ThaiFood #LanguageLearning #ThaiCulture

[@yumavaldez5203]

beautiful course. keep up the good work.

[@QuickThaiLearn]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@AL-vv8cu]

Thanks very useful

[@QuickThaiLearn]

You are welcome🙏

[@mikehare6088]

thank you 🙂

[@QuickThaiLearn]

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[@dore5647]

Thanks for the lesson. When ordering food, how can I tell the waiter/waitress that I want regular or large size? Thanks again 😃🙏

[@QuickThaiLearn]

Thank you for your comment! When ordering food in Thai, you can specify the portion size as follows: For a regular size, you can say ธรรมดา (tham-ma-da), which means "normal" or "regular". For a large size, you can say พิเศษ (phée-sàyt), which means "special" or "large". For example, if you're ordering Pad Thai, you can say: Regular size: ผัดไทย ธรรมดา (Phat Thai tham-ma-da) Large size: ผัดไทย พิเศษ (Phat Thai phée-sàyt) I hope this helps! Enjoy your meal! 😊

[@dore5647]

Wow, thanks so much for your clear explanation 😃🙏