Food Thai · Quick lesson
How to Say “Not Spicy” in Thai
Learn how to say not spicy in Thai, pronounce ไม่เผ็ด clearly, add polite particles, and order food with a natural full sentence.
mâi phèt · not spicy
Say the complete phrase
Use ขอ (khǎaw) to make the request sound complete. ครับ is commonly used by male speakers and ค่ะ by female speakers.
Use it naturally
Do not stretch the final sound into “pet.” Keep phèt short and crisp. If the restaurant uses a fixed spice level, point to the dish while speaking.
Practice a real exchange
| Thai | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A: รับเผ็ดไหมครับ | A: Can you eat spicy food? |
| B: ขอไม่เผ็ดค่ะ | B: Not spicy, please. |
| A: ได้ครับ | A: Certainly. |
Common questions
Does ไม่เผ็ด mean zero chilli?
It literally means “not spicy,” but kitchens may interpret spice differently. If you have an allergy, explain the ingredient separately rather than relying on this phrase.
Should I say ครับ or ค่ะ?
Add ครับ if you are a male speaker or ค่ะ if you are a female speaker to make the request polite.
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