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Arabic Phrases for Ordering Food: A Beginner’s Guide to Eating Out with Confidence

Arabic for beginners.

1. Basic Restaurant Vocabulary

EnglishArabicPronunciation
Menuقائمة الطعامQā’imat al-ta‘ām
TableطاولةTāwilah
WaiterنادلNādel
Bill / CheckالحسابAl-hisāb
WaterماءMā’
TeaشايShāy
CoffeeقهوةQahwa
BreadخبزKhubz

 

👉 MasterStudy introduces these words with pronunciation, audio, and real-life usage scenarios.

2. Useful Phrases for Ordering

هل عندكم قائمة الطعام؟
Hal ‘indakum qā’imat al-ta‘ām? – Do you have the menu?

أريد...
Ureed... – I want…

من فضلك، أريد كوب شاي.
Min fadlak, ureed koob shāy. – Please, I’d like a cup of tea.

كم السعر؟
Kam al-si‘r? – How much is it?

أنا لا آكل اللحم.
Ana lā ākul al-lahm. – I don’t eat meat.

3. Asking for Recommendations or Clarification

ما هو الطبق المميز؟
Ma huwa al-tabq al-mumayyaz? – What’s the special dish?

هل هذا حار؟
Hal hādhā hār? – Is this spicy?

هل يحتوي على...؟
Hal yahtawi ‘ala...? – Does it contain...?

MasterStudy helps learners practice these interactions through simulated restaurant dialogues with native pronunciation.

4. Polite Phrases and Etiquette

من فضلك (Min fadlak/fadlik) – Please

شكراً (Shukran) – Thank you

عفواً (‘Afwan) – You’re welcome

كان الطعام لذيذاً (Kān al-ta‘ām ladhīdhan) – The food was delicious

Cultural etiquette tips are also included in MasterStudy lessons to help beginners behave respectfully while speaking confidently.

5. Paying the Bill

أين الحساب؟ – Where is the bill?

أدفع نقداً – I’ll pay in cash

هل يمكنني الدفع بالبطاقة؟ – Can I pay by card?

MasterStudy teaches how to handle these situations with visual examples and practice dialogues.

Conclusion:

Knowing how to order food in Arabic not only improves your language skills — it enhances your travel experience and connection with the culture. With MasterStudy real-world lessons and pronunciation support, even beginners can feel confident at any café, restaurant, or market.

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