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किड्स मेन्यू है?

Kids menu?

Wörtlich: Kids menu is?

Use this phrase at any modern Indian restaurant to find child-friendly, mild food options quickly.

In 15 Sekunden

  • Direct way to ask for a children's menu in restaurants.
  • Uses 'Hinglish' (Hindi + English) for easy communication.
  • Essential for finding non-spicy food options for kids.

Bedeutung

This is a simple, direct way to ask if a restaurant offers a special menu for children. It is basically the Hindi equivalent of saying 'Do you have a kids' menu?'

Wichtige Beispiele

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At a busy cafe with a toddler

Excuse me, kids menu hai?

Excuse me, is there a kids menu?

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2

Calling a restaurant for a reservation

Hello, kya aapke paas kids menu hai?

Hello, do you have a kids menu?

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3

Texting a friend about a party venue

Wahan kids menu hai kya? Sab bache saath aayenge.

Is there a kids menu there? All the kids will come along.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

While traditional Indian dining involves sharing large family-style platters, the 'Kids Menu' is a staple in urban 'Hinglish' culture. It signifies the shift toward Western-style individual plating in modern Indian cities. Interestingly, many Indian kids' menus still feature 'Indianized' versions of nuggets or mild 'Paneer Tikka'.

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The 'Bhaiya' Factor

In India, calling the waiter 'Bhaiya' (brother) before asking for the menu usually gets you faster and friendlier service!

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Spice Alert

Even if they say 'yes', always double-check by saying 'Mirch kam' (Less chili). Indian kids' menus can still be spicy for some!

In 15 Sekunden

  • Direct way to ask for a children's menu in restaurants.
  • Uses 'Hinglish' (Hindi + English) for easy communication.
  • Essential for finding non-spicy food options for kids.

What It Means

This phrase is a mix of English and Hindi. Kids menu is borrowed directly from English. The word hai is the Hindi verb for 'is' or 'exists'. When you raise your pitch at the end, it becomes a question. It is the most common way to ask for child-friendly food options in India. You are essentially asking if the kitchen can provide smaller portions or less spicy dishes.

How To Use It

Using this is incredibly easy. You don't need complex grammar. Just catch the waiter's attention and say Kids menu hai?. You can add Kya at the beginning (Kya kids menu hai?) to make it a more complete sentence. However, in a busy restaurant, the shorter version works best. It is punchy and gets the point across immediately. Think of it as your secret weapon for a peaceful family dinner.

When To Use It

Use this the moment you sit down at a restaurant. It is perfect for cafes, mid-range diners, or high-end hotels. It is especially useful in India where standard dishes can be quite spicy. If your little one isn't ready for a spice explosion, this phrase is your best friend. You can also use it when calling a restaurant to make a reservation. It helps you decide if the place is family-friendly before you even leave the house.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use this at a street food stall or a tiny 'dhaba'. They usually don't have separate menus. In those places, just ask for 'less spicy' instead. Also, avoid using it in very formal business meetings unless children are actually present. It might sound a bit out of place if you are just trying to order a small portion for yourself. If you are solo, just ask for a 'half plate' instead of a kids' menu.

Cultural Background

In India, the concept of a 'Kids Menu' is relatively modern. Traditionally, Indian children just eat smaller portions of whatever the adults are eating. However, global food chains and modern cafes have made this phrase very popular. It reflects the growing 'eating out' culture in urban India. Interestingly, even if a place doesn't have a printed kids' menu, asking this often prompts the chef to make something mild like a simple pasta or 'dal-chawal'.

Common Variations

If you want to sound more polite, add Bhaiya (brother) at the start. Say, Bhaiya, kids menu hai?. If you want to use pure Hindi, you could say Bachon ka menu hai?. But honestly, almost everyone in India understands kids menu. You might also hear people ask Chote bacchon ke liye kuch hai? which means 'Is there something for small children?'. Stick to the English-Hindi mix for the easiest experience.

Nutzungshinweise

This phrase is perfectly neutral. It uses 'Hinglish', which is the standard way of speaking in modern Indian urban environments. It is safe to use with anyone from a waiter to a restaurant manager.

💡

The 'Bhaiya' Factor

In India, calling the waiter 'Bhaiya' (brother) before asking for the menu usually gets you faster and friendlier service!

⚠️

Spice Alert

Even if they say 'yes', always double-check by saying 'Mirch kam' (Less chili). Indian kids' menus can still be spicy for some!

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The Hidden Menu

If they say 'No', don't worry. Ask for 'Khichdi' or 'Dal-Chawal'. Every Indian kitchen can make these child-friendly staples on request.

Beispiele

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#1 At a busy cafe with a toddler
🤝

Excuse me, kids menu hai?

Excuse me, is there a kids menu?

A very common way to start an interaction with a waiter.

#2 Calling a restaurant for a reservation
💼

Hello, kya aapke paas kids menu hai?

Hello, do you have a kids menu?

Adding 'kya aapke paas' makes it slightly more formal for a phone call.

#3 Texting a friend about a party venue
😊

Wahan kids menu hai kya? Sab bache saath aayenge.

Is there a kids menu there? All the kids will come along.

Informal check to see if a venue is suitable for a group of families.

#4 Asking a waiter politely
🤝

Bhaiya, please kids menu dikha dijiye.

Brother, please show me the kids menu.

Using 'Bhaiya' and 'dikhaiye' adds a layer of local politeness.

#5 A humorous moment when an adult wants a small portion
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Mujhe bohot bhook nahi hai, kids menu hai?

I'm not very hungry, is there a kids menu?

A lighthearted way to ask for a smaller, cheaper meal.

#6 Anxious parent at a spicy food specialty place
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Yahan sab bohot spicy hai, kids menu hai?

Everything is very spicy here, is there a kids menu?

Expressing concern for a child's palate.

Teste dich selbst

Choose the correct word to complete the question.

Bhaiya, kids menu ___?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: hai

'Hai' is the present tense 'is/exists', which is needed to ask if they currently have the menu.

How would you ask this more formally?

Kya aapke ___ kids menu hai?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: paas

'Aapke paas' means 'with you' or 'in your possession', used for 'Do you have?'.

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Visuelle Lernhilfen

Formality of 'Kids menu hai?'

Informal

Short and quick with friends or at a casual cafe.

Kids menu hai?

Neutral

Standard way to ask a waiter in most restaurants.

Bhaiya, kids menu hai?

Formal

Polite inquiry at a high-end hotel or over the phone.

Kya aapke paas kids menu available hai?

Where to use 'Kids menu hai?'

Asking for Kids Menu
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Family Dinner

Checking for mild options.

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Birthday Party

Planning a menu for many children.

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Fast Food Outlet

Asking for a 'Happy Meal' equivalent.

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Fine Dining

Requesting smaller portions.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

Yes, it is a very common English term used across India, especially in cities and tourist areas.

You can add 'Please' or 'Ji' at the end. For example: Kids menu hai, ji?

You can say Bachon ka menu hai? but it sounds a bit more formal than the usual Hinglish.

Likely not. Street stalls have limited items. Better to ask Kam mirch wala kuch hai? (Is there something with less chili?).

The waiter will likely say Haan ji (Yes) or Nahi hai (We don't have it).

Technically yes, but it's better to ask for a 'Half plate' or 'Small portion' to avoid confusion.

In very casual settings, just saying Kids menu? with a questioning tone works, but hai makes it a proper Hindi question.

You can follow up with Bachon ke liye kya mil sakta hai? (What can we get for the kids?).

No, this is a spoken expression. In writing, you would use Kya aapke yahan bal-bhojan uplabdha hai? (Very formal).

Not at all! It's better to ask early so you don't waste time looking at a menu that doesn't suit your needs.

Verwandte Redewendungen

Kam mirch

Less chili/spicy

Bachon ke liye

For the children

Half plate milega?

Can I get a half portion?

Extra plate chahiye

I need an extra plate

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