معنی
Used to request a menu in a restaurant.
زمینه فرهنگی
In many local Thai restaurants, the menu is not brought to you; it's already under the glass table top or hanging on the wall. Always look around first! Using 'Nong' (younger sibling) to call a waiter is very common and friendly, but if the waiter is clearly older than you, use 'Pee' (older sibling). Digital menus via QR codes are becoming the norm in Bangkok malls. If you can't scan it, it's okay to ask for a 'paper' menu (menu pen lem). In some very traditional shops, there is no menu. You just ask 'Wan ni mi arai bang?' (What do you have today?).
The Hand Gesture
When saying this, a slight nod of the head or a small 'wai' (if the person is much older) goes a long way in Thailand.
Don't Shout
Thai restaurants can be loud, but shouting 'Kho menu!' is considered aggressive. Try to catch the waiter's eye first.
معنی
Used to request a menu in a restaurant.
The Hand Gesture
When saying this, a slight nod of the head or a small 'wai' (if the person is much older) goes a long way in Thailand.
Don't Shout
Thai restaurants can be loud, but shouting 'Kho menu!' is considered aggressive. Try to catch the waiter's eye first.
Gender Matters
Always remember to swap 'khrap' for 'ka' if you are female. It's the most common way Thais identify a learner's level.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing polite particle for a male speaker.
ขอเมนูหน่อย____
Men use 'ครับ' (khrap) to be polite.
Which phrase is the most natural and polite way to ask for a menu?
Asking for a menu in a restaurant:
'Kho... noi khrap' is the standard polite request pattern.
Complete the dialogue between a customer (female) and a waiter.
Customer: ขอโทษนะคะ ______ หน่อยค่ะ Waiter: ได้ครับ นี่ครับเมนู
The waiter responds by giving the menu, so the customer must have asked for it.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to see the drinks list.
'Krueang duem' means drinks.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
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بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاขอเมนูหน่อย____
Men use 'ครับ' (khrap) to be polite.
Asking for a menu in a restaurant:
'Kho... noi khrap' is the standard polite request pattern.
Customer: ขอโทษนะคะ ______ หน่อยค่ะ Waiter: ได้ครับ นี่ครับเมนู
The waiter responds by giving the menu, so the customer must have asked for it.
You want to see the drinks list.
'Krueang duem' means drinks.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYou can, but it sounds like a command. Adding 'Kho' and 'Khrap' makes you sound like a polite guest.
In small stalls, they might just point to the wall. You can say 'Mi arai naena mai?' (Any recommendations?).
It's a loanword, but it's used by everyone in Thailand now. It's 100% natural.
Use 'Rop-guan kho-du raikan-ahan noi khrap'. It's very formal and respectful.
No, Thai often drops the subject. 'Kho menu' implies 'I request the menu'.
'Kho' is 'May I have' (polite), 'Ao' is 'I want' (direct). Always use 'Kho' with people.
Yes, if you want them to bring the QR code or a tablet, this phrase still works.
Technically no, but socially yes. It's like the difference between 'Give me the menu' and 'Could I have the menu?'.
Simply change 'khrap' to 'ka'. The rest of the phrase stays exactly the same.
Add 'phasa ang-grit' after menu: 'Kho menu phasa ang-grit noi khrap'.
عبارات مرتبط
เช็คบิลด้วยครับ
builds onThe bill, please.
สั่งอาหารครับ
builds onI'm ready to order.
มีเมนูแนะนำไหมครับ
specialized formDo you have any recommendations?
ขอน้ำเปล่าหน่อยครับ
similarMay I have some plain water, please?
