The collection
Reading menus written in another language, asking useful questions about dishes, and stating dietary preferences clearly at restaurants, counters and cafes while traveling.
Ordering and Menus Abroad
Short, specific questions about what a dish contains and how it is cooked get clear answers. This guide covers which questions to ask, how to phrase them and how to accept a reply.
Ordering and Menus Abroad
Vegetarian, halal and kosher rules cover different foods; find restaurants that already follow yours, read menus and labels for hidden ingredients and state your requirement clearly.
Ordering and Menus Abroad
A short set of useful phrases for greeting staff, ordering food, asking for recommendations, quantities and the bill, and closing a meal politely in another language.
Ordering and Menus Abroad
A method for decoding a menu in an unfamiliar language, using dish categories, photos, visible ingredients and common cooking words to order with confidence.
Ordering and Menus Abroad
Portion sizes and shared-plate habits differ by country. Order in rounds, plan dishes for the whole table and ask for a half portion where the kitchen offers one.