Restaurant Menu Items

12 words in this vocabulary list

noun a proposed law presented for approval to a legislative body

verb to propose a law

  • The bill for the services rendered has been sent to your mailing address.
  • Hey, don't forget to pay your phone bill by the end of the month.
  • I can't believe how high my electricity bill is this month, it's ridiculous!
  • His reckless behavior towards others will eventually come back to him like a bill that needs to be paid.

noun a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food

  • The chef recommended pairing the steak with a condiment such as mustard or horseradish.
  • Don't forget to grab some ketchup or mayo as condiments for the BBQ.
  • Pass me the hot sauce, I need some extra condiment on my burrito.
  • Laughter is the condiment of life, adding flavor to every moment.

noun a shallow, flat-bottomed container for serving or cooking food

verb to gossip or talk about someone in a negative way

  • The chef prepared a delectable dish for the guests.
  • I'm craving that dish we had last time at the restaurant.
  • That dish is lit, I can't get enough of it.
  • Her performance in the play was a dish served with perfection.

noun a dish served as the main course of a meal

  • The entree options at the restaurant included steak, salmon, and a vegetarian pasta dish.
  • I'm not sure what to order for my entree, everything on the menu looks so good!
  • I'm gonna dive into this entree like there's no tomorrow.
  • Her acceptance speech was just the entree to her long and successful career in politics.

noun the process of soaking food in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking

  • The marination process involves allowing the meat to sit in a seasoned liquid for a period of time.
  • I like to let my chicken marinate in a mixture of herbs and spices before grilling it.
  • Dude, the secret to juicy steak is a killer marination with some special sauce.
  • Her mind was like a sponge, absorbing every detail of the book as if it were marinating in her thoughts.

noun a French bakery or pastry shop

adjective relating to pastries or baked goods typically found in a patisserie

  • The patisserie on the corner is known for its exquisite pastries and desserts.
  • Let's grab some treats from the patisserie for our picnic.
  • I heard that new patisserie is the bomb, we should check it out.
  • Her talent in the kitchen turned her into a true patisserie, creating works of art with sugar and flour.

noun a light, hollow roll made from a batter and typically filled with a sweet or savory filling

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  • The chef prepared a delicious popover for the guests at the dinner party.
  • I love having popovers for breakfast on the weekends.
  • Let's grab some popovers from that new bakery down the street.
  • Her emotions were like a popover, rising and falling unpredictably.

noun a liquid dish, typically made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in stock or water

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  • The chef prepared a delicious vegetable soup for the guests.
  • I'm craving some hot soup on this chilly day.
  • Let's grab some soup to warm up.
  • His words were a comforting soup for her troubled mind.

noun a Chinese dish made with tofu and minced meat, typically flavored with fermented black beans and chili paste

  • Mapo tofu is a popular Chinese dish made with tofu and minced meat cooked in a spicy sauce.
  • I love ordering mapo tofu from the Chinese takeout place down the street.
  • Mapo tofu is my go-to when I'm craving something spicy and flavorful.
  • The mapo tofu of the business world, this new startup is shaking things up with its bold ideas.

noun a type of sushi roll that is made inside out, with the rice on the outside and the seaweed on the inside

  • The chef prepared a platter of uramaki, showcasing his expertise in sushi making.
  • I always order the uramaki rolls when I go out for sushi with my friends.
  • These uramaki rolls are bomb, you have to try them!
  • The uramaki of life is when you take risks and try new things.

noun a Japanese dish consisting of small balls or rolls of vinegar-flavored cold cooked rice served with a garnish of raw fish, vegetables, or egg

  • Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice topped with raw fish or other ingredients.
  • Let's grab some sushi for lunch today!
  • I could really go for some sushi right now, it's so bomb!
  • Eating sushi is like experiencing a burst of flavors in every bite.

adjective describing the type of plate as small in size

  • The restaurant offers a variety of small-plate options for diners to sample different dishes.
  • Let's order a bunch of small-plate dishes and share them all.
  • I'm craving some small-plate action tonight, let's hit up that tapas place.
  • His speech was like a small-plate of ideas, each one leaving us wanting more.