Ordering Thai food can be an enjoyable and delicious experience. Here are some basic words and phrases that can help you when ordering Thai food:
1. Hello – Sawasdee (sa-wat-dee)
2. Thank you – Khop khun (khob-khun)
3. Please – Ga-ru-na (ga-ru-na)
4. Menu – Raan a-haan (raan-a-haan)
5. Water – Nam (naam)
6. Spicy – Phet (phet)
7. Not spicy – Mai phet (mai-phet)
8. Rice – Khao (khao)
9. Noodles – Sen (sen)
10. Soup – Tom (tom)
11. Chicken – Gai (gai)
12. Beef – Nuea (nuea)
13. Pork – Moo (moo)
14. Shrimp – Goong (goong)
15. Vegetables – Phak (phak)
16. Fried – Tod (tod)
17. Grilled – Yang (yang)
18. Steamed – Neung (neung)
19. Stir-fried – Pad (pad)
20. Curry – Gaeng (gaeng)
When ordering, you can use these phrases to make your preferences known. For example, you can say “Kop khun, ga-ru-na. I would like to order pad Thai with chicken, not spicy, please” by combining the phrases.Enjoy your Banana Leaf Thai food experience!
