Café & Drinks

1. Satu kopi susu, please

   One coffee with milk, please

   Usage

   Used to order a coffee with milk at a cafe

   Grammar Note

   Indonesia is a world-class coffee producer (Sumatra Mandheling, Bali Kintamani, etc.). "Kopi tubruk" (traditional Indonesian coffee with grounds) is a local staple

2. Teh tarik satu

   One teh tarik (pulled tea), please

   Usage

   Used to order teh tarik, the frothy sweet milk tea

   Grammar Note

   "Teh tarik" means "pulled tea" — it's poured between containers from height to create froth. A sweet milk tea with condensed milk, common at street stalls. "Kurang manis" = less sweet

3. Jus alpukat satu

   One avocado juice, please

   Usage

   Used to order the popular Indonesian avocado juice

   Grammar Note

   "Jus alpukat" (avocado juice) is an Indonesian staple, often topped with chocolate syrup. Other popular options: "jus mangga" (mango), "jus jeruk" (orange)

4. Minta air putih

   May I have plain water

   Usage

   Used to request plain drinking water at a restaurant or stall

   Grammar Note

   "Air putih" = "white water" = plain water. Tap water in Indonesia is not safe to drink; buy bottled "air mineral" (mineral water) brands like Aqua for safety

5. Es teh manis satu

   One sweet iced tea, please

   Usage

   Used to order the ubiquitous Indonesian sweet iced tea

   Grammar Note

   "Es teh manis" is one of Indonesia's most common drinks, served very sweet. Ask for "kurang manis" (less sweet) or "tidak pakai gula" (no sugar)

6. Bisa minta tanpa es?

   Can I have it without ice?

   Usage

   Used to request a drink without ice for hygiene reasons

   Grammar Note

   "Tanpa" means "without". Useful for hygiene — ordering without ice at street stalls is safer. Apply to other things: "tanpa gula" (no sugar), "tanpa krim" (no cream)

7. Wedang jahe satu

   One wedang jahe (ginger drink), please

   Usage

   Used to order the traditional Javanese warming ginger drink

   Grammar Note

   "Wedang" is the Javanese word for hot beverages. Varieties include "wedang ronde" (with glutinous rice balls) and "wedang uwuh" (with spices). Believed to warm the body and aid digestion

8. Bir apa yang tersedia?

   What beers are available?

   Usage

   Used to ask what beer options are available at a bar or restaurant

   Grammar Note

   As a Muslim-majority nation, alcohol in Indonesia is mainly available in Bali, tourist areas, and international hotels. Local beers: "Bintang" and "Bali Hai". Be mindful in religiously conservative areas

9. Satu jus buah campuran

   One mixed fruit juice, please

   Usage

   Used to order a blended mixed fruit juice

   Grammar Note

   "Campuran" is the noun of "campur" (to mix). Indonesia is a tropical fruit paradise with mango, papaya, dragon fruit, star fruit, and more available as fresh juices

10. Kopi ini terlalu pahit

    This coffee is too bitter

    Usage

    Used to comment that a coffee is too bitter

    Grammar Note

    "Terlalu" = too much/excessively. Taste adjectives: "manis" (sweet), "pahit" (bitter), "asam" (sour), "asin" (salty), "pedas" (spicy). Indonesian coffee is typically strong and sweet

11. Tanpa es

    No ice

    Usage

    Point to this to order a drink without ice

12. Air mineral

    Bottled water

    Usage

    For bottled water rather than tap water; the drinking water served at eateries is "air putih"

13. Air panas

    Hot water

    Usage

    When you need hot water for formula, instant noodles, or taking medicine

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