Buffet

Step inside a Thai shabu buffet restaurant and learn how to order, serve yourself, and pay, all in simple, natural Thai! You’ll hear staff ask how many people are in each group, then choose between four different soup broths and pick up trays of sliced pork and beef. You’ll also learn the names of everyday utensils like tongs, ladles, and chopsticks while filling plates, cooking at the table, and enjoying the meal. Finally, head to the cashier to pay with cash or by scanning a QR code.

Thai Vocabulary:
บุฟเฟ่ต์ (búf-fêe) – Buffet
กี่ท่านคะ (gìi tâan khá) – How many people? (polite)
ตะเกียบ (dtà-gìap) – Chopsticks
ที่คีบอาหาร (tîi khîip aa-hǎan) – Food tongs

Learning Thai through everyday situations helps you feel confident when you visit real places in Thailand. Keep listening, keep learning, and enjoy your next Thai meal!

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