A la carte and Table d'hôte

Very often I come across many guests getting confused between “A la carte” and Table d'hôte. So, next time when you visit a restaurant, remember this …A la carte, it’s of French origin means "from the menu”. Here a menu is presented to the guest and he chooses from the menu. All items are priced separately. An example of A la carte menu is given below for your reference.

A la carte menu
Choice of Soup ----- ----- Rs.120

Chicken Tikka ----------- Rs.250/-
Mutton Roghan Josh -----Rs.450/-
Tandoori Roti -----------Rs.50/-
Ice cream of your Choices- Rs 150/-

Table d'hôte denotes ("host's table") indicates menu where multi-course meals with limited choices are charged at a fixed price. Such a menu may also be called pre fixed ("fixed price"). Because the menu is set, the cutlery on the table may also already be set for all of the courses, with the first course cutlery on the outside, working in towards the plate as the courses progress. When a Table d’hote cover has been laid, the steward should remove, after the order has been taken, any unnecessary cutlery and flatware and any extra items that may be required. Where as Table d'hôte comprises.

Table d'hôte denotes Rs. 450/-

Choice of Soup
Paneer Tikka
Mutton Roghan Josh
Tandoori Roti
Ice cream of your choices

Do you know.....?
Concept of ‘Jutha’:’Jutha’ means something that came in contact with your mouth, your saliva or your plate (while eating). It is basically something that directly or indirectly came in contact with your saliva. It is considered very rude and unhygienic to offer someone else your ‘Jutha’ unless you are very close family, couple or close friend. So, avoid doing this if you are not sure how your other Indian diners feel about it. (Unknown sources )