Restaurant phrases and food vocabulary for Nepal
Nepali cuisine is delicious and diverse. From the famous dal bhat to momos, knowing how to order food will enhance your culinary experience in Nepal.
In Nepal, it's polite to eat with your right hand. The left hand is considered unclean. When eating dal bhat, mixing the rice, dal, and vegetables with your fingers is traditional.
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| Nepali | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| मेनु दिनुहोस्Menu dinuhos | Please give me the menu | |
| मलाई... चाहिन्छMalai... chahinchha | I want... | |
| दाल भातDaal bhaat | Lentils and riceNational dish | |
| मोमोMomo | DumplingsPopular snack | |
| चियाChiya | Tea | |
| पानीPaani | Water | |
| गरम पानीGaram paani | Hot water | |
| चिसो पानीChiso paani | Cold water | |
| मिठो छMitho chha | It's delicious | |
| पुग्योPugyo | That's enoughWhen being served | |
| बिल दिनुहोस्Bill dinuhos | Please give me the bill | |
| पिरोPiro | Spicy | |
| पिरो नचाहिनेPiro nachaahine | Not spicy please |
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