mie
/ˈmi/
The Indonesian word for noodles is mie.
mie refers to food made from dough that is rolled and cut into long, thin strips.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the context of regional cuisine, you may encounter Mie Aceh, which is a spicy noodle dish from Aceh, Sumatra, with thick yellow noodles and beef or seafood. Additionally, Mie Goreng translates to "fried noodles".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmi/
Did you know?
- The word mie is a loanword derived from the Hokkien Chinese word mī, reflecting the deep influence of Chinese migrants on Indonesian cuisine.
- Mie Ayam is so central to Indonesian street food that it is often sold from kaki lima carts, which literally translates to 'five feet'.
- In Indonesian culture, giving mie as a gift during Lunar New Year symbolizes a wish for a long and prosperous life.
Examples in context
- Saya ingin Mie Ayam, terima kasih.I would like the chicken noodles, please.
- Kamu pernah mencoba Mi Goreng?Have you ever tried fried noodles?
- Ya, saya sangat suka Mie Goreng.Yes, I really like fried noodles.
- Kamu harus mencoba Mie Aceh saat kita berada di Sumatra.You should try Mie Aceh when we are in Sumatra.
- Saya ingin makan mie goreng.I want to eat fried noodles.
- Mie ini sangat enak dan hangat.These noodles are very delicious and warm.
- Apakah kamu suka makan mie?Do you like eating noodles?
Example conversation
Putri and Rian are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- PutriRian, apakah kamu mau makan mie?Rian, do you want to eat noodles?
- RianBoleh, saya sedang lapar sekali.Sure, I am very hungry.
- PutriKita pesan mie goreng saja ya.Let's just order fried noodles, okay?
- RianIde bagus, Putri!Great idea, Putri!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
