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Food Ordering in Vietnamese[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, you will learn essential vocabulary and phrases for ordering food in Vietnamese. Food is an integral part of Vietnamese culture, and knowing how to order your favorite dishes will enhance your experience when dining in Vietnam. Whether you're at a local street food stall or a traditional restaurant, these phrases will help you navigate the menu and communicate your preferences to the server.

Basic Phrases[edit | edit source]

Before diving into specific food-related vocabulary, let's start with some basic phrases that will come in handy when ordering food in Vietnamese:

Xin chào (sin chow) - Hello
Có thể giúp gì cho bạn? (co teeyoop yi joo cho ban) - How can I help you?
Tôi muốn đặt món (toy mwoon dat mon) - I would like to order
Xin cho tôi xem thực đơn (sin chow toy xem took durn) - Can I see the menu, please?
Tôi chọn món này (toy chon mon nay) - I'll have this dish
Tôi không ăn thịt (toy khom un tit) - I don't eat meat
Tôi không ăn đồ chay (toy khom un do chai) - I am vegetarian
Xin lỗi (sin loy) - Excuse me/sorry

Vocabulary for Food Ordering[edit | edit source]

Now, let's explore some vocabulary that will help you navigate the menu and order your desired dishes:

Appetizers[edit | edit source]

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English
Bánh mì gối	bun mee goy	Pillow bread
Chả giò	cha yaw	Fried spring rolls
Gỏi cuốn	goy kwoon	Fresh spring rolls
Nem nướng	nem noong	Grilled pork skewers
Bò lá lốt	bo la lot	Grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves

Main Courses[edit | edit source]

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English
Phở bò	fur bo	Beef pho
Bún chả	boon cha	Grilled pork with rice vermicelli
Cơm tấm	come tam	Broken rice with grilled pork
Gà nướng sả	ga noong sa	Lemongrass grilled chicken
Cá kho tộ	ka kho tor	Braised fish in clay pot

Soups[edit | edit source]

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English
Canh chua	kun chua	Sour soup
Súp đu đủ	sup doo doo	Papaya soup
Canh bún	kun boon	Vermicelli soup
Canh cải bó xôi	kun kai bo soy	Mustard greens soup
Canh rau đay	kun row die	Water spinach soup

Drinks[edit | edit source]

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English
Trà đá	tra da	Iced tea
Cà phê sữa đá	ka fe soo-uh da	Iced coffee with condensed milk
Nước mía	nook mee-uh	Sugarcane juice
Nước ép trái cây	nook up chai kai	Fresh fruit juice
Bia	bee-uh	Beer

Useful Phrases[edit | edit source]

Besides the vocabulary, here are some useful phrases that will help you communicate your preferences and dietary restrictions:

Tôi không ăn hành (toy khom un hahn) - I don't eat onions.
Tôi không ăn tỏi (toy khom un toy) - I don't eat garlic.
Tôi không ăn hải sản (toy khom un high san) - I don't eat seafood.
Tôi không ăn đậu nành (toy khom un dow nanh) - I don't eat soybeans.
Tôi không ăn đậu phụ (toy khom un dow foo) - I don't eat tofu.
Tôi không ăn bơ (toy khom un buh) - I don't eat butter/avocado.
Tôi không ăn đường (toy khom un doong) - I don't eat sugar.
Tôi không ăn muối (toy khom un moy) - I don't eat salt.
Tôi không ăn gluten (toy khom un gloo-ten) - I don't eat gluten.

Cultural Tips[edit | edit source]

When dining in Vietnam, it's important to remember a few cultural tips:

Vietnamese people often share dishes. It's common to order several dishes and share them with everyone at the table.
It's polite to wait for the eldest person or the host to start eating before you begin.
Chopsticks are the primary utensils used in Vietnam. Familiarize yourself with basic chopstick etiquette, such as not sticking them vertically into your rice bowl.
When toasting with a drink, it's customary to make eye contact and clink glasses with everyone at the table.

Now that you have learned the vocabulary and phrases for ordering food in Vietnamese, you are ready to explore the vibrant culinary scene in Vietnam. Enjoy your meals and immerse yourself in the rich flavors and traditions of Vietnamese cuisine!

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

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Vietnamese Culture Basics

Numbers and Counting

Nouns and Pronouns

Family and Relationships

Holidays and Celebrations

Verbs and Verb Tenses

Food and Drink

Arts and Entertainment

Adjectives and Adverbs

Transportation

Traditional Clothing

Videos[edit | edit source]

Learn Vietnamese - Ordering food and drinks - YouTube[edit | edit source]

How to order food and drinks in Vietnamese? - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+== Food Ordering in Vietnamese ==
+In this lesson, you will learn essential vocabulary and phrases for ordering food in Vietnamese. Food is an integral part of Vietnamese culture, and knowing how to order your favorite dishes will enhance your experience when dining in Vietnam. Whether you're at a local street food stall or a traditional restaurant, these phrases will help you navigate the menu and communicate your preferences to the server.
+=== Basic Phrases ===
+Before diving into specific food-related vocabulary, let's start with some basic phrases that will come in handy when ordering food in Vietnamese:
-As a Vietnamese language teacher with 20 years of experience, I understand the importance of learning practical and useful vocabulary. Being able to order food is an essential part of communicating in any language. In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary and phrases for ordering food in Vietnamese. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently navigate a Vietnamese menu and order your favorite Vietnamese dishes.
+* Xin chào (sin chow) - Hello
+* Có thể giúp gì cho bạn? (co teeyoop yi joo cho ban) - How can I help you?
+* Tôi muốn đặt món (toy mwoon dat mon) - I would like to order
+* Xin cho tôi xem thực đơn (sin chow toy xem took durn) - Can I see the menu, please?
+* Tôi chọn món này (toy chon mon nay) - I'll have this dish
+* Tôi không ăn thịt (toy khom un tit) - I don't eat meat
+* Tôi không ăn đồ chay (toy khom un do chai) - I am vegetarian
+* Xin lỗi (sin loy) - Excuse me/sorry
+=== Vocabulary for Food Ordering ===
-<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/Vietnamese/Vocabulary/Parts-of-the-Body|Parts of the Body]] & [[Language/Vietnamese/Vocabulary/Weather-and-Climate|Weather and Climate]].</span>
+Now, let's explore some vocabulary that will help you navigate the menu and order your desired dishes:
-== Vocabulary ==
-Here are some common Vietnamese words and phrases you might encounter when ordering food in Vietnam:
+==== Appetizers ====
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Vietnamese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Ẩm Thực    || ahm thook    || Cuisine
+| Bánh mì gối || bun mee goy || Pillow bread
+|-
+| Chả giò || cha yaw || Fried spring rolls
+|-
+| Gỏi cuốn || goy kwoon || Fresh spring rolls
+|-
+| Nem nướng || nem noong || Grilled pork skewers
 |-
-| Đồ Ăn      || doo aan      || Food
+| Bò lá lốt || bo la lot || Grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves
+|}
+==== Main Courses ====
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Vietnamese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Thức Uống  || thook oong   || Drinks
+| Phở bò || fur bo || Beef pho
 |-
-| Tiệm Ăn    || tiee-em aan  || Restaurant
+| Bún chả || boon cha || Grilled pork with rice vermicelli
 |-
-| Khẩu Vị    || khaow vi     || Taste
+| Cơm tấm || come tam || Broken rice with grilled pork
 |-
-| Nước Chấm  || nook chaam   || Dipping sauce
+| Gà nướng sả || ga noong sa || Lemongrass grilled chicken
 |-
-| Tráng Miệng|| traang miee-eng || Dessert
+| Cá kho tộ || ka kho tor || Braised fish in clay pot
 |}
-== Phrases ==
+==== Soups ====
-Here are some common phrases used when ordering food in Vietnam:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Vietnamese !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| Canh chua || kun chua || Sour soup
+|-
+| Súp đu đủ || sup doo doo || Papaya soup
+|-
+| Canh bún || kun boon || Vermicelli soup
+|-
+| Canh cải bó xôi || kun kai bo soy || Mustard greens soup
+|-
+| Canh rau đay || kun row die || Water spinach soup
+|}
-* Xin chào, tôi muốn đặt bàn. (Hello, I'd like to make a reservation)
+==== Drinks ====
-* Bạn có thực đơn bằng tiếng Anh không? (Do you have an English menu?)
-* Tôi muốn gọi món này. (I'd like to order this dish)
-* Món này có thể chỉnh sửa theo khẩu vị của tôi không? (Can this dish be customized to my taste?)
-* Xin cho tôi một ly nước đá / trà đá. (Can I have a glass of ice water/iced tea, please?)
-* Cảm ơn. (Thank you)
-Additionally, knowing some basic Vietnamese numbers is useful when paying the bill. Here are the numbers 1-10 in Vietnamese:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Vietnamese !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| Trà đá || tra da || Iced tea
+|-
+| Cà phê sữa đá || ka fe soo-uh da || Iced coffee with condensed milk
+|-
+| Nước mía || nook mee-uh || Sugarcane juice
+|-
+| Nước ép trái cây || nook up chai kai || Fresh fruit juice
+|-
+| Bia || bee-uh || Beer
+|}
-* Một (one)
+=== Useful Phrases ===
-* Hai (two)
-* Ba (three)
-* Bốn (four)
-* Năm (five)
-* Sáu (six)
-* Bảy (seven)
-* Tám (eight)
-* Chín (nine)
-* Mười (ten)
-== Tips ==
+Besides the vocabulary, here are some useful phrases that will help you communicate your preferences and dietary restrictions:
-Here are some tips to keep in mind when ordering food in Vietnam:
+* Tôi không ăn hành (toy khom un hahn) - I don't eat onions.
+* Tôi không ăn tỏi (toy khom un toy) - I don't eat garlic.
+* Tôi không ăn hải sản (toy khom un high san) - I don't eat seafood.
+* Tôi không ăn đậu nành (toy khom un dow nanh) - I don't eat soybeans.
+* Tôi không ăn đậu phụ (toy khom un dow foo) - I don't eat tofu.
+* Tôi không ăn bơ (toy khom un buh) - I don't eat butter/avocado.
+* Tôi không ăn đường (toy khom un doong) - I don't eat sugar.
+* Tôi không ăn muối (toy khom un moy) - I don't eat salt.
+* Tôi không ăn gluten (toy khom un gloo-ten) - I don't eat gluten.
-* Many Vietnamese menus feature pictures of the dishes, so if you are unsure about what to order, you can point to a picture to indicate what you want.
+=== Cultural Tips ===
-* Be mindful of spice levels. Vietnamese cuisine can be quite spicy, so it's important to ask if a dish is spicy before ordering if you have a low tolerance for spice.
-* It's common to share dishes in Vietnamese culture, so consider ordering a few different dishes to share with the table.
-== Cultural Information ==
+When dining in Vietnam, it's important to remember a few cultural tips:
-Vietnamese cuisine is known for its fresh and bold flavors, incorporating a wide variety of herbs, spices, and vegetables. Some popular Vietnamese dishes include phở (a noodle soup), bánh mì (a sandwich), and gỏi cuốn (spring rolls). It's also common to use chopsticks when eating Vietnamese food. Vietnamese cuisine has been heavily influenced by the country's history, geography, and climate, and each region of Vietnam has its own unique culinary traditions.
+* Vietnamese people often share dishes. It's common to order several dishes and share them with everyone at the table.
+* It's polite to wait for the eldest person or the host to start eating before you begin.
+* Chopsticks are the primary utensils used in Vietnam. Familiarize yourself with basic chopstick etiquette, such as not sticking them vertically into your rice bowl.
+* When toasting with a drink, it's customary to make eye contact and clink glasses with everyone at the table.
-== Practice Exercise ==
+Now that you have learned the vocabulary and phrases for ordering food in Vietnamese, you are ready to explore the vibrant culinary scene in Vietnam. Enjoy your meals and immerse yourself in the rich flavors and traditions of Vietnamese cuisine!
-Practice ordering food in Vietnamese using the vocabulary and phrases we have learned in this lesson. Imagine you are at a Vietnamese restaurant and try ordering some of your favorite Vietnamese dishes.
-. "Can I have a glass of iced tea, please?"
-. "I'd like to order the phở."
-. "Can I have a side of peanut sauce?"
-. "Is it possible to make this dish not spicy?"
-. "Thank you!"
-<span class='maj'></span>
-==Sources==
-* [https://ling-app.com/vi/how-to-order-food-in-vietnamese/ How To Order Food In Vietnamese: #1 Easy Guide For Vocab And ...]
-* [https://selinamusings.wordpress.com/2014/12/16/survival-vietnamese-ordering-food/ Survival Vietnamese: Ordering food – selinamusings]
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-|description=In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary and phrases for ordering food in Vietnamese. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently navigate a Vietnamese menu and order your favorite Vietnamese dishes.
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 ===How to order food and drinks in Vietnamese? - YouTube===
 <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jajkUOlxIM0</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://ling-app.com/vi/how-to-order-food-in-vietnamese/ How To Order Food In Vietnamese: #1 Easy Guide For Vocab And ...]
+* [https://selinamusings.wordpress.com/2014/12/16/survival-vietnamese-ordering-food/ Survival Vietnamese: Ordering food – selinamusings]
 ==Other Lessons==
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 * [[Language/Vietnamese/Vocabulary/City|City]]
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