Indonesian Food Words for Ordering and Watching
Updated June 28, 2026
Food is everywhere in Indonesian life and television, so these words are some of the most useful you can learn. They cover ordering at a warung and following the kitchen and dinner scenes in Indonesian shows.
| Indonesian | English |
|---|---|
| nasi | rice |
| ayam | chicken |
| nasi goreng | fried riceliterally: rice fried |
| mie | noodles |
| sambal | chili pastethe essential Indonesian condiment |
| kopi | coffee |
| air | water |
| pedas | spicy |
| manis | sweet |
| enak | delicious, tasty |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does enak mean in Indonesian?
- Enak means delicious or tasty, and you will hear it constantly around food. It also stretches to mean nice or pleasant for good experiences in general.
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