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In the netherlands we use the french term ‘a la carte’ to mean that the restaurant allows you to pick a pre-defined set of dishes. As opposed to having a daily
by jauco 2y ago
In the netherlands we use the french term ‘a la carte’ to mean that the restaurant allows you to pick a pre-defined set of dishes. As opposed to having a daily changing menu with maybe a choice between meat/fish/vegetarian which is called “table d’hote” but the latter has gotten a connotation of being less fancy. So if a fancy restaurant does table d’hote they generally call it ‘our concept’ and explain it to every guest as if it’s a unique thing.
I’m guessing the french use the same words. And maybe some english speaking countries as well? Given how pervasive french is around restaurants.
- theultdev 2y agohmm, usually a la carte in the US means you can buy individual items vs a meal combo. - adjective: (of a restaurant meal) having unlimited choices with a separate price for each item - noun: a menu having individual dishes listed with separate prices - adverb: by ordering items listed individually on a menu
- decimalenough 2y agoDegustation and omakase are the preferred fancy words for the chef choosing what you eat, particularly if there's many courses involved.