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In this lesson, we will dive into the essential vocabulary and phrases needed when ordering food at a restaurant in Hindi. This topic is crucial for anyone who wishes to experience Indian culture fully, as dining out is a significant aspect of social life in India. Knowing how to order food, ask for recommendations, and communicate dietary restrictions will not only enhance your dining experience but also help you connect with locals.
This lesson is structured as follows:
* Common Vocabulary for Ordering Food
* Phrases for Asking for Recommendations


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* Communicating Dietary Restrictions
 
* Practice Exercises
 
By the end of this lesson, you'll be equipped with the language skills to confidently place an order at a restaurant in Hindi!


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As a Hindi language teacher for the past 20 years, I have often found that one of the most common reasons that students learn Hindi is to explore Indian food and culture. There is nothing quite like the experience of dining at an Indian restaurant, complete with the delicious dishes, vibrant atmosphere, and friendly staff. In this lesson, we will learn how to order food, ask for recommendations, and handle dietary restrictions in Hindi.
=== Common Vocabulary for Ordering Food ===
 
In order to effectively communicate at a restaurant, you need to familiarize yourself with some key vocabulary. Below, you'll find a list of common food items and phrases used when ordering.
 
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! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| खाना || khānā || Food
 
|-
 
| मेनू || menu || Menu
 
|-
 
| पानी || pānī || Water
 
|-
 
| चाय || chāy || Tea
 
|-
 
| कॉफी || kāfī || Coffee
 
|-
 
| रोटी || roṭī || Bread (flatbread)
 
|-
 
| सब्ज़ी || sabzī || Vegetable
 
|-
 
| दाल || dāl || Lentils
 
|-
 
| चावल || chāval || Rice
 
|-
 
| मीट || mīṭ || Meat
 
|-
 
| मछली || machhalī || Fish
 
|-
 
| मिठाई || miṭhāī || Sweets/Desserts
 
|-
 
| सलाद || salād || Salad
 
|-
 
| स्पेशल || spēśal || Special
 
|-
 
| आलू || ālū || Potato
 
|-
 
| चिकन || cikan || Chicken
 
|-
 
| पनीर || panīr || Cottage Cheese
 
|-
 
| भात || bhāt || Cooked Rice
 
|-
 
| तंदूरी || tandūrī || Tandoori
 
|-
 
| मसाला || masālā || Spices
 
|-
 
| चटनी || caṭnī || Chutney
 
|}
 
Now, let’s look at some common phrases you can use when ordering food.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| क्या आप मेनू दिखा सकते हैं? || kyā āp menu dikhā sakte hain? || Can you show me the menu?
 
|-
 
| मुझे यह चाहिए || mujhe yah chāhiye || I would like this
 
|-
 
| क्या इसमें मांस है? || kyā isme māns hai? || Does this contain meat?
 
|-
 
| मैं शाकाहारी हूँ || main śākāhārī hūn || I am vegetarian
 
|-
 
| क्या आप सिफारिश कर सकते हैं? || kyā āp sifāriś kar sakte hain? || Can you recommend something?
 
|-
 
| एक पानी लीजिये || ek pānī lījīye || Please bring a water
 
|-
 
| क्या यह स्पेशल है? || kyā yah spēśal hai? || Is this special?
 
|-
 
| बिल कृपया || bil kr̥payā || The bill, please
 
|-
 
| मुझे थोड़ी चाय चाहिए || mujhe thodī chāy chāhiye || I would like some tea
 
|-
 
| यह बहुत अच्छा है || yah bahut acchā hai || This is very good
 
|}
 
=== Phrases for Asking for Recommendations ===
 
Asking for recommendations can enhance your dining experience. Here are some useful phrases:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| आप क्या सिफारिश करते हैं? || āp kyā sifāriś karte hain? || What do you recommend?
 
|-
 
| यहाँ का सबसे अच्छा खाना क्या है? || yahān kā sabse acchā khānā kyā hai? || What is the best food here?
 
|-
 
| क्या यह लोकप्रिय है? || kyā yah lokpriy hai? || Is this popular?
 
|-
 
| मुझे कुछ विशेष चाहिए || mujhe kuch viśeṣ chāhiye || I would like something special
 
|-
 
| क्या आप इसे पसंद करते हैं? || kyā āp ise pasand karte hain? || Do you like this?
 
|-
 
| क्या आपके पास कोई विशेष डिश है? || kyā āp ke pās koī viśeṣ ḍiś hai? || Do you have any special dishes?
 
|-
 
| क्या यह ताजगी से बना है? || kyā yah tājgī se banā hai? || Is this made fresh?
 
|-
 
| मैं नई चीज़ें आजमाना चाहता हूँ || main nāī chīzē āzamānā chāhtā hūn || I want to try new things
 
|-
 
| क्या आप इसे गर्म कर सकते हैं? || kyā āp ise garm kar sakte hain? || Can you heat this up?
 
|-
 
| क्या आप मुझे कुछ मीठा सुझा सकते हैं? || kyā āp mujhe kuch mīṭhā sujhā sakte hain? || Can you suggest me something sweet?


== Vocabulary ==
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Before we dive into the dialogue and grammar rules, let's start with some basic Hindi vocabulary related to food and dining:
=== Communicating Dietary Restrictions ===
 
It is important to communicate any dietary restrictions you may have. Here are some phrases that will help you do that:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
! Hindi !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| मैं शाकाहारी हूँ || main śākāhārī hūn || I am vegetarian
|-
| क्या यह शाकाहारी है? || kyā yah śākāhārī hai? || Is this vegetarian?
|-
| मैं मांस नहीं खाता/खाती || main māns nahī̃ khātā/khātī || I do not eat meat (male/female)
|-
| मैं दूध नहीं पीता/पीती || main dūdh nahī̃ pītā/pītī || I do not drink milk (male/female)
|-
| क्या इसमें नट्स हैं? || kyā isme naṭs hain? || Does this contain nuts?
|-
| मैं ग्लूटन से परहेज़ करता/करती हूँ || main glūṭan se parheź kartā/kartī hūn || I avoid gluten (male/female)
|-
|-
| भोजन || bhojan || Food
 
| मुझे तेज़ मसाले पसंद नहीं हैं || mujhe tez masāle pasand nahī̃ hain || I do not like spicy food
 
|-
|-
| जलेबी || jalebi || Jalebi (a popular Indian dessert)
 
| क्या आप बिना चीनी के बना सकते हैं? || kyā āp binā cīnī ke banā sakte hain? || Can you make it without sugar?
 
|-
|-
| दाल मखनी || daal makhni || Daal Makhni (a popular North Indian vegetarian dish)
 
| क्या यह डेयरी-मुक्त है? || kyā yah ḍeiyarī-mukt hai? || Is this dairy-free?
 
|-
|-
| हल्दी || haldi || Turmeric
 
| मैं किसी भी प्रकार का मांस नहीं खाता/खाती || main kisī bhī prakār kā māns nahī̃ khātā/khātī || I do not eat any kind of meat (male/female)
 
|}
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that you have learned some vocabulary and phrases, it's time to practice! Below are 10 exercises to help you apply what you've learned.
 
==== Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching ====
 
Match the Hindi words with their English meanings.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Hindi !! English
 
|-
 
| रोटी ||
 
|-
 
| दाल ||
 
|-
|-
| गेर्स || gers || Ghee (clarified butter)
 
| मीट ||  
 
|-
|-
| चावल || chaaval || Rice
 
| चाय ||  
 
|-
 
| सब्ज़ी ||
 
|}
|}


== Dialogue ==
* Answers:
 
1. Bread (flatbread)
 
2. Lentils
 
3. Meat
 
4. Tea
 
5. Vegetable
 
==== Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks ====


Now, let's take a look at a sample dialogue between a waiter and a customer in a Hindi restaurant:
Complete the sentences with the appropriate Hindi words from the vocabulary list.


Waiter: आपका स्वागत है। क्या मैं आपकी कॉफ़ी या चाय लाऊँ? (Aapka swagat hai. Kya main aapki coffee ya chai laoon?) (Welcome. Can I bring you some coffee or tea?)
1. मुझे _____ चाहिए। (water)


Customer: हां, मैं एक कप चाय ले लूँगा। (Haan, main ek cup chai le loonga.) (Yes, I'll have a cup of tea.)
2. क्या आप _____ दिखा सकते हैं? (menu)


Waiter: आपकी मनपसंद वस्तु क्या है? (Aapki manpasand vastu kya hai?) (What is your favorite dish?)
3. मैं _____ नहीं खाता। (meat)


Customer: मेरी मनपसंद दाल मखनी है। (Meri manpasand daal makhni hai.) (My favorite dish is Daal Makhni.)
* Answers:


Waiter: आप कुछ अपेक्षाएँ रखते हैं जो हम आपके लिए तैयार कर सकते हैं? (Aap kuch apekshaen rakhte hain jo hum aapke liye taiyar kar sakte hain?) (Do you have any specific expectations that we can cater to?)
1. पानी


Customer: हां, मैं एक नें-वेजिटेरियन हूँ और मुझे धूम्रपान या नाश्ता के लिए कुछ नहीं चाहिए। (Haan, main ek non-vegetarian hoon aur mujhe dhoomrapan ya nashta ke liye kuch nahi chahiye.) (Yes, I'm a non-vegetarian and I don't want anything for smoking or breakfast.)
2. मेनू


Waiter: तब आप दाल मखनी के साथ चावल ले लीजिए। आपका भोजन सर्व किया जाएगा। (Tab aap daal makhni ke saath chaaval le lijiye. Aapka bhojan sarv kiya jayega.) (Then, you can have rice with Daal Makhni. Your food will be served.)
3. मांस


Customer: शुक्रिया। (Shukriya.) (Thank you.)
==== Exercise 3: Role Play ====


Waiter: आपका स्वागत है। (Aapka swagat hai.) (You're welcome.)
Pair up with a partner and practice ordering food. One person should be the waiter, and the other should be the customer. Use at least five phrases from the lesson.


In this dialogue, we learn how to order food and ask for dietary restrictions. Hindi language has an interesting mix of traditional and modern Hindi words when it comes to the restaurant industry. It's always a good idea to learn and practise new vocabulary that you may need in the future.
==== Exercise 4: Translate the Sentences ====


== Grammar ==
Translate the following sentences into Hindi:


Let's take a look at some of the important grammar rules when it comes to ordering food and dining in Hindi:
1. Can you recommend something special?


=== Nouns ===
2. I do not eat fish.


In Hindi, nouns have a gender, either masculine or feminine. Nouns can either be singular or plural. For example:
3. What is the best food here?


* नाश्ता (nashta) - Breakfast (masculine, singular)
* Answers:
* चावल (chaaval) - Rice (masculine, singular)
* दाल मखनी (daal makhni) - Daal Makhni (feminine, singular)


When ordering food, it is important to know whether the noun is masculine or feminine, so that you can use the appropriate form of adjectives and verbs in Hindi.
1. क्या आप कुछ विशेष सिफारिश कर सकते हैं?


=== Adjectives ===
2. मैं मछली नहीं खाता/खाती।


In Hindi, adjectives follow the noun that they describe. Adjectives have to agree in gender and number with the noun they describe. Here are a few examples:
3. यहाँ का सबसे अच्छा खाना क्या है?


* नमकीन दाल (namkeen daal) - Salty lentils (masculine, singular)
==== Exercise 5: Create Your Own Menu ====
* मीठी लस्सी (meethee lassi) - Sweet yogurt drink (feminine, singular)
* महंगे समोसे (mahange samose) - Expensive samosas (masculine, plural)


=== Verbs ===
Design a simple menu in Hindi using the vocabulary you learned. Include at least five dishes and drinks.


In Hindi, the verb usually comes at the end of the sentence. Verbs change their form according to the gender of the subject in question. Here are a few examples:
==== Exercise 6: Conversation Practice ====


* मैं नाश्ता कर रहा हूँ। (Main nashta kar raha hoon.) - I am having breakfast. (masculine)
In groups, have a conversation about your favorite foods using the phrases from the lesson.  
* मैं नाश्ता कर रही हूँ। (Main nashta kar rahi hoon.) - I am having breakfast. (feminine)
* वे समोसे खा रहे हैं। (Ve samose kha rahe hain.) - They are eating samosas. (masculine)
* वे समोसे खा रही हैं। (Ve samose kha rahi hain.) - They are eating samosas. (feminine)


=== Polite Expressions ===
==== Exercise 7: Dietary Restrictions Discussion ====


In Hindi, there are a number of polite expressions that are used when dining in a restaurant. These expressions show respect to the server and other customers in the restaurant. Here are a few examples:
Discuss with a partner what dietary restrictions you have and how you would communicate them in Hindi.


* धन्यवाद (dhanayavaad) - Thank you
==== Exercise 8: Listening Exercise ====
* कृपया (krupaya) - Please
* माफ़ कीजिए (maaf kijiye) - Excuse me
* शुक्रिया (shukriya) - Thank you


== Culture ==
Listen to a recording of a restaurant conversation in Hindi and try to identify the phrases you learned.


In Indian culture, dining is not just about satisfying one's hunger, it is about the experience. Indian restaurants are usually festive places, with bright colors, lively music, and decorations. Family and friends often dine together, and it is common to share dishes with everyone at the table.
==== Exercise 9: Write a Dialog ====


One interesting cultural aspect of Indian dining is the use of hands instead of utensils. In traditional Indian culture, food is eaten with the hands. Indian cuisine has a number of dishes that are specifically designed to be eaten with the hands, such as dosas, chapatis, and naans. While some may find this strange at first, it is an important cultural practice that should be respected.
Write a short dialog between a customer and a waiter using at least 7 sentences.


Another important aspect of Indian culture is hospitality. It is considered rude not to offer guests food or drink when they visit your home. Guests are always fed first, and it is not uncommon for hosts to go to great lengths to prepare a delicious meal for their guests.
==== Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself ====


== Conclusion ==
Create a quiz with 10 questions based on the vocabulary and phrases from this lesson to test your knowledge.


In this lesson, we learned basic Hindi vocabulary related to food and dining, and how to order food, ask for recommendations, and handle dietary restrictions. We also went over some important grammar rules and cultural practices related to eating in India. I hope this lesson has been helpful in understanding Hindi language and Indian culture. Happy eating!
By completing these exercises, you'll be well on your way to mastering how to order food at a restaurant in Hindi!


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==Related Lessons==
 
==Sources==
* [https://www.rocketlanguages.com/hindi/lessons/restaurant-in-hindi Restaurant in Hindi - Rocket Languages]
* [https://www.hindipod101.com/lesson/survival-phrases-14-restaurants-ordering-food-in-hindi/ Restaurants - Ordering Food in Hindi - HindiPod101]
* [https://www.penguinbookshop.com/book/9780804842792 Survival Hindi: How to Communicate Without Fuss or Fear - Instantly ...]
 
 
 
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Hindi/Vocabulary/At-the-Market|At the Market]]
* [[Language/Hindi/Vocabulary/At-the-Market|At the Market]]
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* [https://www.penguinbookshop.com/book/9780804842792 Survival Hindi: How to Communicate Without Fuss or Fear - Instantly ...]


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Hindi → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Ordering at a Restaurant

In this lesson, we will dive into the essential vocabulary and phrases needed when ordering food at a restaurant in Hindi. This topic is crucial for anyone who wishes to experience Indian culture fully, as dining out is a significant aspect of social life in India. Knowing how to order food, ask for recommendations, and communicate dietary restrictions will not only enhance your dining experience but also help you connect with locals.

This lesson is structured as follows:

  • Common Vocabulary for Ordering Food
  • Phrases for Asking for Recommendations
  • Communicating Dietary Restrictions
  • Practice Exercises

By the end of this lesson, you'll be equipped with the language skills to confidently place an order at a restaurant in Hindi!

Common Vocabulary for Ordering Food[edit | edit source]

In order to effectively communicate at a restaurant, you need to familiarize yourself with some key vocabulary. Below, you'll find a list of common food items and phrases used when ordering.

Hindi Pronunciation English
खाना khānā Food
मेनू menu Menu
पानी pānī Water
चाय chāy Tea
कॉफी kāfī Coffee
रोटी roṭī Bread (flatbread)
सब्ज़ी sabzī Vegetable
दाल dāl Lentils
चावल chāval Rice
मीट mīṭ Meat
मछली machhalī Fish
मिठाई miṭhāī Sweets/Desserts
सलाद salād Salad
स्पेशल spēśal Special
आलू ālū Potato
चिकन cikan Chicken
पनीर panīr Cottage Cheese
भात bhāt Cooked Rice
तंदूरी tandūrī Tandoori
मसाला masālā Spices
चटनी caṭnī Chutney

Now, let’s look at some common phrases you can use when ordering food.

Hindi Pronunciation English
क्या आप मेनू दिखा सकते हैं? kyā āp menu dikhā sakte hain? Can you show me the menu?
मुझे यह चाहिए mujhe yah chāhiye I would like this
क्या इसमें मांस है? kyā isme māns hai? Does this contain meat?
मैं शाकाहारी हूँ main śākāhārī hūn I am vegetarian
क्या आप सिफारिश कर सकते हैं? kyā āp sifāriś kar sakte hain? Can you recommend something?
एक पानी लीजिये ek pānī lījīye Please bring a water
क्या यह स्पेशल है? kyā yah spēśal hai? Is this special?
बिल कृपया bil kr̥payā The bill, please
मुझे थोड़ी चाय चाहिए mujhe thodī chāy chāhiye I would like some tea
यह बहुत अच्छा है yah bahut acchā hai This is very good

Phrases for Asking for Recommendations[edit | edit source]

Asking for recommendations can enhance your dining experience. Here are some useful phrases:

Hindi Pronunciation English
आप क्या सिफारिश करते हैं? āp kyā sifāriś karte hain? What do you recommend?
यहाँ का सबसे अच्छा खाना क्या है? yahān kā sabse acchā khānā kyā hai? What is the best food here?
क्या यह लोकप्रिय है? kyā yah lokpriy hai? Is this popular?
मुझे कुछ विशेष चाहिए mujhe kuch viśeṣ chāhiye I would like something special
क्या आप इसे पसंद करते हैं? kyā āp ise pasand karte hain? Do you like this?
क्या आपके पास कोई विशेष डिश है? kyā āp ke pās koī viśeṣ ḍiś hai? Do you have any special dishes?
क्या यह ताजगी से बना है? kyā yah tājgī se banā hai? Is this made fresh?
मैं नई चीज़ें आजमाना चाहता हूँ main nāī chīzē āzamānā chāhtā hūn I want to try new things
क्या आप इसे गर्म कर सकते हैं? kyā āp ise garm kar sakte hain? Can you heat this up?
क्या आप मुझे कुछ मीठा सुझा सकते हैं? kyā āp mujhe kuch mīṭhā sujhā sakte hain? Can you suggest me something sweet?

Communicating Dietary Restrictions[edit | edit source]

It is important to communicate any dietary restrictions you may have. Here are some phrases that will help you do that:

Hindi Pronunciation English
मैं शाकाहारी हूँ main śākāhārī hūn I am vegetarian
क्या यह शाकाहारी है? kyā yah śākāhārī hai? Is this vegetarian?
मैं मांस नहीं खाता/खाती main māns nahī̃ khātā/khātī I do not eat meat (male/female)
मैं दूध नहीं पीता/पीती main dūdh nahī̃ pītā/pītī I do not drink milk (male/female)
क्या इसमें नट्स हैं? kyā isme naṭs hain? Does this contain nuts?
मैं ग्लूटन से परहेज़ करता/करती हूँ main glūṭan se parheź kartā/kartī hūn I avoid gluten (male/female)
मुझे तेज़ मसाले पसंद नहीं हैं mujhe tez masāle pasand nahī̃ hain I do not like spicy food
क्या आप बिना चीनी के बना सकते हैं? kyā āp binā cīnī ke banā sakte hain? Can you make it without sugar?
क्या यह डेयरी-मुक्त है? kyā yah ḍeiyarī-mukt hai? Is this dairy-free?
मैं किसी भी प्रकार का मांस नहीं खाता/खाती main kisī bhī prakār kā māns nahī̃ khātā/khātī I do not eat any kind of meat (male/female)

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have learned some vocabulary and phrases, it's time to practice! Below are 10 exercises to help you apply what you've learned.

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the Hindi words with their English meanings.

Hindi English
रोटी
दाल
मीट
चाय
सब्ज़ी
  • Answers:

1. Bread (flatbread)

2. Lentils

3. Meat

4. Tea

5. Vegetable

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the appropriate Hindi words from the vocabulary list.

1. मुझे _____ चाहिए। (water)

2. क्या आप _____ दिखा सकते हैं? (menu)

3. मैं _____ नहीं खाता। (meat)

  • Answers:

1. पानी

2. मेनू

3. मांस

Exercise 3: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Pair up with a partner and practice ordering food. One person should be the waiter, and the other should be the customer. Use at least five phrases from the lesson.

Exercise 4: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Hindi:

1. Can you recommend something special?

2. I do not eat fish.

3. What is the best food here?

  • Answers:

1. क्या आप कुछ विशेष सिफारिश कर सकते हैं?

2. मैं मछली नहीं खाता/खाती।

3. यहाँ का सबसे अच्छा खाना क्या है?

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Menu[edit | edit source]

Design a simple menu in Hindi using the vocabulary you learned. Include at least five dishes and drinks.

Exercise 6: Conversation Practice[edit | edit source]

In groups, have a conversation about your favorite foods using the phrases from the lesson.

Exercise 7: Dietary Restrictions Discussion[edit | edit source]

Discuss with a partner what dietary restrictions you have and how you would communicate them in Hindi.

Exercise 8: Listening Exercise[edit | edit source]

Listen to a recording of a restaurant conversation in Hindi and try to identify the phrases you learned.

Exercise 9: Write a Dialog[edit | edit source]

Write a short dialog between a customer and a waiter using at least 7 sentences.

Exercise 10: Quiz Yourself[edit | edit source]

Create a quiz with 10 questions based on the vocabulary and phrases from this lesson to test your knowledge.

By completing these exercises, you'll be well on your way to mastering how to order food at a restaurant in Hindi!

Table of Contents - Hindi Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Pronouns and Verbs


Numbers and Time


Questions and Negations


Family and Relationships


Indian Names and Titles


Food and Dining


Adjectives and Adverbs


Travel and Transportation


Indian Festivals and Holidays

Videos[edit | edit source]

Restaurant में Food Order करने के Sentences | Hindi To English ...[edit | edit source]

How to order food in restaurant! Urdu / Hindi - YouTube[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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