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Yue Chinese → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Food and Dining → Eating Out

As a Yue Chinese teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to useful phrases for eating out in Yue Chinese. Eating out is an important aspect of any culture and an excellent opportunity to experience the local cuisine. In this lesson, you will learn how to order food, ask for the bill, and other essential phrases you need to know when dining out in Yue Chinese.

Basic Vocabulary

Before delving into the phrases, let's review some essential vocabulary related to food in Yue Chinese.

Yue Chinese	Pronunciation	English
食物	sik6 mat6	food
飲食	Yam2 sik6	diet
飯店	faan6 dim3	restaurant
餐具	caan1 geoi6	cutlery
菜單	coi3 daan1	menu
菜式	coi3 sik1	dish
套餐	tou3 caan1	set meal

Ordering Food

When it comes to ordering food in a restaurant, it is essential to know how to express your food preferences and dietary restrictions. Here are some useful phrases:

• 我想點菜。- Ngóh tseung6 dim2 coi3. - I would like to order.
• 我唔食豬肉。- Ngóh m4 sik6 zyu1 juk6. - I don't eat pork.
• 我唔食牛肉。- Ngóh m4 sik6 ngau4 juk6. - I don't eat beef.
• 我唔食海鮮。- Ngóh m4 sik6 hoi2 sin1. - I don't eat seafood.
• 我唔飲酒。- Ngóh m4 yám2 jáu2. - I don't drink alcohol.
• 你哋有咩特別嘅菜式？- Nei5 dei6 jau5 me1 dak6 bit6 ge3 coi3 sik1? - What are your specialty dishes?
• 我要一份炸雞翼。- Ngóh jiu3 yat1 fan6 zaa3 gai1 yik6. - I would like an order of chicken wings.
• 我要咖啡。- Ngóh jiu3 gaa1 fe1. - I would like coffee.
• 我要個蘋果派。- Ngóh jiu3 go3 pàn4 gwo2 paai4. - I would like an apple pie.
• 我要減少辣椒。- Ngóh jiu3 gaam2 siu3 laat6 zi1. - I would like to reduce the amount of chili.

Note that when ordering food or drinks, it is common to add "個 (go3)" before the item to indicate "one (order of)" or "one (cup of)". It is also essential to indicate the number of portions you want when ordering dishes.

Paying the Bill

After enjoying a delicious meal, it's time to pay the bill. Here are some useful phrases:

• 可以埋單嗎？- Ho2 ji5 maai4 daan1 maa3? - Can I have the bill, please?
• 請給我埋單。- Céng2 kap1 ngóh maai4 daan1. - Please give me the bill.
• 這是現金還是信用卡？- Ze6 si6 jin6 gam1 waan4 si6 seon3 jung6 kaat1? - Is this cash or credit card?
• 我可以用信用卡嗎？- Ngóh hó2 ji5 jung6 seon3 jung6 kaat1 maa3? - Can I pay by credit card?
• 謝謝。- Ze6 ze6. - Thank you.

It is customary to leave a tip in some restaurants in China. However, it's not expected in most restaurants, and most locals usually don't leave any tip.

Conclusion

Learning useful phrases for eating out in Yue Chinese is an excellent way to immerse yourself in the local culture and cuisine. Knowing how to order food, ask for the bill, and express your food preferences and dietary restrictions is essential for a great dining experience. Keep practicing, and soon you'll be able to enjoy the many fantastic restaurants in China with confidence!

Table of Contents - Yue Chinese Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object
• Questions and Negations

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Pronouns and Possessives

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Describing People and Things
• Describing Actions

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Location and Direction
• Connecting Ideas

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Essentials

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Verb Tenses and Aspects

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Yue Chinese Customs and Traditions

• Festivals and Holidays
• Etiquette and Manners

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Shopping and Services

• At the Market
• Public Services

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Comparatives and Superlatives

• Making Comparisons
• Expressing the Best and the Worst

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Yue Chinese Art and Literature

• Traditional Art Forms
• Famous Yue Chinese Literature

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• Transportation
• Languages 語言
• Television and Movies
• Numbers
• Months of the Year
• Education Vocabulary
• Introducing Yourself
• Numbers 1 100
• Family Members
• Geography