English Vocabulary: Food & Drinks
Food (Makanan)
English Taste & Texture Indonesian
Spicy chicken (Ayam rica-rica) Spicy, tender Ayam rica-rica
Chicken soup Savory, warm, soft Sup ayam
Fried rice Savory, slightly oily Nasi goreng
Steamed rice Plain, soft, fluffy Nasi putih
Salted fish Salty, chewy, dry Ikan asin
Fried chicken Savory, crispy outside, juicy Ayam goreng
Meatball soup Savory, juicy, chewy Bakso
Omelette Soft, fluffy, savory Telur dadar
Grilled fish Smoky, savory, firm Ikan bakar
Beef rendang Spicy, tender, rich Rendang daging
Tempeh Nutty, firm, slightly chewy Tempe
Tofu Soft, smooth, light Tahu
Soto Savory, slightly spicy, juicy Soto
Fruit salad Sweet, juicy, fresh Salad buah
Vegetable salad Crunchy, fresh, slightly sour Salad sayur
Pudding Sweet, smooth, soft Puding
Porridge Soft, warm, bland or savory Bubur
Chips Crunchy, salty Keripik
French fries Crispy, salty, soft inside Kentang goreng
Noodles Chewy, savory Mie
Drinks (Minuman)
English Taste & Texture Indonesian
Coffee Bitter, warm or cold Kopi
Sweet iced tea Sweet, cold, refreshing Es teh manis
Orange juice Sweet, tangy, fresh Jus jeruk
Water Tasteless, refreshing Air
Milk Sweet or plain, creamy Susu
Hot chocolate Sweet, warm, rich Cokelat panas
Lemonade Sour, sweet, fresh Es lemon
Iced coffee Bitter, cold, strong Es kopi
Mineral water Plain, cool, refreshing Air mineral
Herbal tea Warm, earthy, calming Teh herbal
Snacks & Desserts (Camilan & Hidangan Penutup)
English Taste & Texture Indonesian
Cake Sweet, soft, moist Kue
Cookies Sweet, crunchy or chewy Kue kering
Ice cream Sweet, cold, creamy Es krim
Donut Sweet, soft, fried Donat
Muffin Sweet, moist, fluffy Muffin
Brownies Sweet, dense, fudgy Brownies
Waffle Sweet, crispy outside, soft Wafel
Crepe Thin, soft, sweet or savory Krep
Chocolate bar Sweet, smooth, melty Cokelat batang
Jelly Sweet, wobbly, soft Agar-agar / jeli
