In the Restaurant & Dining
| German | Vietnamese | Pronunciation (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| The bill please | Tính tiền | Tin tien |
| Delicious! | Ngon! | Ngon! |
| Very delicious! | Ngon lắm! | Ngon lam! |
| Not spicy please | Không cay | Kohm kai |
| Water | Nước | Nöck |
| Beer | Bia | Bia |
| Coffee (iced) | Cà phê sữa đá | Ka feh süa da |
| Coffee (hot, black) | Cà phê đen nóng | Ka feh den nong |
| Cheers! | Một, hai, ba, dô! | Mot, hai, ba, yo! |
| I am vegetarian | Tôi ăn chay | Toy an tschai |
| Menu please | Xin cho menu | Sin tscho menü |
| Rice | Cơm | Köhm |
| Noodles | Phở / Bún / Mì | Föh / Bun / Mi |
| Chicken | Gà | Ga |
| Beef | Bò | Bo |
| Pork | Heo / Lợn | Heo / Lon |
| Shrimp | Tôm | Tom |
| Fish | Cá | Ka |
💡 Tipp
"Ngon lắm!" (Very delicious!) is the phrase that opens most hearts. Say it to the cook at the street stall — and you're guaranteed a second helping or a smile.
