Cafe and restaurant in Azerbaijani
A table, the menu, what you cannot eat, and a compliment to the kitchen. Play the ten Azerbaijani words against the clock, with a note on how locals really use each one after every answer. All ten are written out below.
All 10 Azerbaijani phrases in this lesson
- İki nəfərlik masa, zəhmət olmasaee-KEE neh-FER-lik ma-SA, zeh-MET ol-MA-sa
- A table for two
- Menyunu gətirin, zəhmət olmasamen-YOO-noo geh-tee-REEN, zeh-MET ol-MA-sa
- The menu, please
- Nə tövsiyə edirsiniz?NEH tov-see-YEH e-DEER-see-neez
- What do you recommend?
- Mən ... yemirəmmen ... YEH-mee-rem
- I don't eat...
- Mənim ...-a allergiyam varmeh-NEEM ...-a al-ler-GEE-yam var
- I'm allergic to...
- ƏtET
- Meat
- Toyuqto-YOOG
- Chicken
- Balıqba-LUG
- Fish
- Çox dadlıdırchokh dad-LUH-dur
- It's delicious
- Nuş olsun!noosh ol-SOON
- Cheers
Hold up two fingers as you say it. Restaurants in Baku fill up on weekends, so reserving ahead for dinner is wise.
Many Baku restaurants have picture menus or English menus available. Ask if none is offered.
Chefs and servers are proud of their cuisine. You may end up with the best item on the menu.
"Mən ət yemirəm", I don't eat meat.
"Mənim qoza allergiyam var", I'm allergic to nuts.
Lamb kebab and plov dominate menus.
Caspian sturgeon is the prized local fish.
A sincere compliment that delights Azerbaijani hosts. Do not be surprised if more food appears after you say it.
The classic toast. Literally "may it be nourishing." Make eye contact when you clink glasses.