May I have the check, please? — Efsher Lekabel Et Hachshbon, Bebaksha?

What does “Efsher Lekabel Et Hachshbon, Bebaksha?” mean in Hebrew?

Efsher Lekabel Et Hachshbon, Bebaksha? (אפשר את החשבון בבקשה) means “Can I see the dessert menu?” The phrase is polite, natural, and useful at a restaurant or café. Here is what each word contributes.

It is a friendly, natural phrase to use when you are ready to discover what sweet dishes a restaurant or café has to offer. In Hebrew, tafrit means “menu,” while hakinuchim means “the desserts.” You can use the complete phrase with a server, or add slicha (“excuse me”) at the beginning to make your request even more courteous.

To further enhance your restaurant vocabulary, here are some additional Hebrew words and phrases commonly used when ordering food or dining out.

• Utensils
• The food is cold.
• Lunch