Menu Example
B. MENU
1. Definisi Menu
Menu adalah daftar hidangan yang tersedia di sebuah restoran. Tiap restoran memiliki kata-kata berbeda dalam menyebutkan hidangan dalam menu agar terdengar lebih enak.
2. Jenis Hidangan Menu/ Bagian-Bagian dalam Menu
Menu terbagi menjadi beberapa bagian.
| Section (Bagian) | Also known as (Dikenal sebagai) | Example items (Contoh hidangan) |
|---|---|---|
| Appetizers (Makanan Pembuka) | Combo Platters, Snacks, Starters | Garlic Bread, Cheese Plate, Nachos |
| Salads and Soups (Salad dan Sup) | Garden Fresh, Greens, Low Calorie Choices, Low-fat Selections | Tossed Salad, Caesar Salad, Soup of the Day |
| Sandwiches (Roti Isi) | Burgers, From the Deli, Lunch Menu, Wraps | Chicken Sandwich, Beef Burgers, Sandwich |
| Italian (Makanan Itali) | Noodles, Pasta, Pizza | Spaghetti, Pizza, Fetuccini |
| Main Course (Makanan Utama) | Entrée, Dinners, Main Dish, Main Event | Steak, Chicken Stir-fry, Fried Rice |
| Sides (Makanan Pendamping) | Accompaniments, On the Side, Side Dishes | French Fries, Dim Sum |
| Seafood (Makanan Laut) | Catch of the Day, Fish, Fresh from the Sea | Fish and Chips, Battered Shrimp, Smoked Salmon |
| Mexican (Makanan Meksiko) | South of the Border, Tex-Mex | Fajitas, Nachos, Enchilladas |
| Specialities (Menu Khusus) | Signature Items, Favorites, Pleasers, 5 Stars | BBQ Ribs, Hot Wings, Chicken Cordon Bleu |
| Desserts (Makanan Penutup) | Sweets, Treats, For the Sweet Tooth | Apple Pie, Cheesecake, Banana Split |
| Beverages (Minuman) | Drinks, Non-alcoholic beverages, Refreshments | Soda Pop, Juice, Milk |
| Kids Menu (Menu Anak-anak) | Juniors, Kids Stuff, Little Tikes, For the Munchkins | Spaghetti and Meatballs, Cheeseburger, Chicken Fingers |
3. Kata Deskriptif dan Ungkapan dalam Menu (Descriptive words & Expressions in Menu)
Jika ingin menarik perhatian pelanggan, maka gunakan bahasa spesial dalam menu. Hal ini dipercaya agar pelanggan tertarik memesan menu lebih banyak seperti appatizers atau dessert.
| Description (kata deskriptive) | Meaning (maksud dari kata deskriptive tersebut) | Example items (contoh ungkapannya) |
|---|---|---|
| Available with | Guest can have this food served with other items | “All burger selections are available with whole wheat buns” |
| Bottomless, free refills | Guests can have more without paying | “Coffee and tea is bottomless” |
| Chunky | Many large pieces of meat or vegetables | “A steaming bowl of chunky vegetable soup” |
| Coated in, glazed | Covered in a sauce (often before cooking) | “Breast of chicken coated in teriyaki sauce” |
| Crispy | Makes a crunchy sound when you chew | “Caesar salad with fresh lettuce and crispy croutons” |
| Drizzled with | A small amount of liquid poured over top | “Apple pie and vanilla ice cream drizzled with butterscotch” |
| Finished with | Final step of the food preparation | “A generous portion of spaghetti and garlic tomato sauce, finished with homemade meatballs” |
| Fresh | Just off the farm/out of the garden | “All omelets are made with three fresh egg whites” |
| Garnished with | Decorated with | “Our dinners are garnished with fresh parsley and seasonal fruit” |
| Generous portion, heaping, loaded with | A large amount of | “All sandwiches are served with a generous portion of fresh cut fries“ |
| Home style, homemade, made from scratch | From a recipe (not a package) | “Try our chef’s homemade chili with fresh baked bread“ |
| Juicy | With liquid remaining for taste | “Garden salad with juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions“ |
| Lightly breaded, battered | Rolled in bread crumbs, eggs, or other mixture and cooked | “Our fish is lightly battered in beer“ |
| Marinated in | Left in fridge to soap up sauce/ juice/ flavoring | “Our steaks are marinated in a rich peppercorn sauce“ |
| Medley | Variety, mixture | “A vegetable medley tossed in olive oil and served over rice“ |
| Mouth watering | Appearance causes mouth to salivate | “Finish your meal off with one of our mouth watering desserts“ |
| On a bed of | On top of a layer of | “A ginger chicken stir fry served on a bed of rice“ |
| Seasonal | Produce varies at different times during the year | “Ask your server about our seasonal fruit pies“ |
| Seasoned with | Herbs and spices added | “Roasted chicken seasoned with fresh basil and oregano“ |
4. Contoh Menu
Sumber:
- Mulya, Eka, Mulya A. dan K. Shyla, L. 2016. FORWARD for Vocational School Grade X: Look at the Sign, Please!. Jakarta: Penerbit Erlangga.
Source: https://missluluenglish.wordpress.com/2020/11/13/memo-menu-schedule-sign-2-bahasa-inggris-kelas-10/
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