Dining in Thailand

People often say that Thai food is rather spicy. In fact I have never had a chance to enjoy it. But now I will find the food in Thailand.

The service in large Thai hotels and international restaurants is good however mistake sometimes can happen. If you want to order the food, you should ask the waiver to clearly write down and repeat it when you finish to order. The group of friend or couple should come at the same time and then order the food. Always ask the waivers anytime you find it amiss.

When you receive the bill, require to be explained if having any unclear. And if you have special taste, tell waiver the following useful expression:

Mai sai prik. = No chili.
Mai aow ped. = I don’t want it spicy.
Nee mai chai kong pom. = This isn’t mine.
(Dish) mai dai. = I haven’t received (dish).
Kep tang/Check bin, khrap/kha. = The bill, please.

Common words in Thai menu
Pad (eg. Pad Thai) = stir fried
Ping, Yang (eg. Moo Ping or Moo yang) = grilled
Tom Yam = spicy sour soup
Kaeng (eg. Kaeng Khiew Waan) = spicy soup with coconut milk
Kao = rice
Kuay-Teow = noodles
Moo = pork
Gai = chicken
Nuea = beef
Pla = fish
Kung = shrimp
Luk-chin = meatballs

Useful expressions in the restaurant:
Mai Sai Prik = no chili
Mai Aow Ped = I don’t want it spicy
Nee Mai Chai Khong Phom/ Di-chan (for men/women) = This isn’t mine
Yang mai dai..(dish) = I haven’t received..
Kep tang/Check bin, krap/kha (for men/women) = The bill, please.
Khem/ Waan/ Ped/ Pruew mak pai = too salty/ sweet/ spicy/ sour.

For some basic above expressions, I think there is no longer mistake if you order food in Thailand’s restaurant.