Eating out in China? Whether you're at a fancy restaurant or a street food stall, knowing these essential phrases will make ordering food much easier. Here's your complete guide to Chinese restaurant vocabulary! Basic Restaurant Phrases (基础餐厅用语) "Hello, table for [number] please." (你好，[数字]位。Nǐ hǎo, [shùzì] wèi.) "Do you have an English menu?" (有英文菜单吗？Yǒu Yīngwén càidān ma?) "We're ready to order." (我们可以点菜了。Wǒmen kěyǐ diǎncài le.) How to Order (点餐方式) Start with drinks (先点饮料 Xiān diǎn yǐnliào): "I'd like [tea/beer/water]." (我要[茶/啤酒/水]。Wǒ yào [chá/píjiǔ/shuǐ].) Ordering dishes (点菜 Diǎncài): "We want this dish." (点这个。Diǎn zhège.) [Point to menu] "What do you recommend?" (有什么推荐？Yǒu shénme tuījiàn?) "No spicy, please." (不要辣。Bú yào là.) "I'm vegetarian." (我吃素。Wǒ chī sù.) Special requests (特殊要求 Tèshū yāoqiú): "Less oil/salt, please." (少油/少盐。Shǎo yóu/shǎo yán.) "No peanuts (I'm allergic)." (不要花生，我过敏。Bú yào huāshēng, wǒ guòmǐn.) During the Meal (用餐时) "More rice, please." (请加饭。Qǐng jiā fàn.) "Another beer, please." (再来一杯啤酒。Zài lái yì bēi píjiǔ.) "Excuse me, waiter!" (服务员！Fúwùyuán!) Paying the Bill (结账) "Check, please." (买单。Mǎidān.) "Can we pay by card?" (可以刷卡吗？Kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?) Now you're ready to enjoy authentic Chinese food without stress. 祝你好胃口！(Zhù nǐ hǎo wèikǒu! - Bon appétit!) |
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