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