Ordering Food in Chinese

The most common Chinese phrases for ordering food and drinks are “我需要一张两人桌。” (I need a table for two.), “请给我菜单。” (The menu, please.), “我渴了。” (I'm thirsty.), “我是素食者。” (I'm vegetarian.), “很好吃。” (This is delicious.), “买单。” (Check, please.) and “我饿了。” (I'm hungry.). Below are all 50, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

50 phrases · 7 situations · #126–175 of 333 · Updated

Getting a table

Ask for a table, or say you have a reservation.

  1. #154 我需要一张两人桌。 I need a table for two.
  2. #155 您预订了吗？ Do you have a reservation?
  3. #156 我预订了。 I have a reservation.
  4. #157 这个座位有人吗？ Is this seat taken?
  5. #158 我们可以坐外面吗？ Can we sit outside?
  6. #175 请给我一张单人桌。 A table for one, please.

Ordering

Ask for the menu, ask what is good, and order.

  1. #131 请给我菜单。 The menu, please.
  2. #132 你推荐什么？ What do you recommend?
  3. #133 我们可以点餐了。 We're ready to order.
  4. #134 我要鸡肉。 I'll have the chicken.
  5. #161 你们有早餐吗？ Do you serve breakfast?
  6. #162 我想要鸡蛋。 I'd like eggs.
  7. #169 我们现在可以点餐吗？ Can we order now?
  8. #173 有新鲜水果吗？ Do you have fresh fruit?
  9. #174 我想要甜点。 I'd like dessert.

Drinks

Water, coffee and tea the way you like them.

  1. #127 我渴了。 I'm thirsty.
  2. #128 我想要点水。 I'd like some water.
  3. #129 请来杯咖啡。 A coffee, please.
  4. #130 请来杯茶。 A tea, please.
  5. #137 请不要放糖。 No sugar, please.
  6. #138 请不要加冰。 Without ice, please.
  7. #167 请来一瓶水。 A bottle of water, please.
  8. #168 再来一杯咖啡。 Another coffee, please.

Special requests

Allergies, no meat, and the things missing from the table.

  1. #135 我是素食者。 I'm vegetarian.
  2. #136 我对坚果过敏。 I'm allergic to nuts.
  3. #145 请再给我点面包。 More bread, please.
  4. #146 请把盐递给我。 Can I have the salt?
  5. #163 请不要放肉。 No meat, please.
  6. #164 这道菜辣吗？ Is this dish spicy?
  7. #165 我需要一把勺子。 I need a spoon.
  8. #166 可以给我一把叉子吗？ Can I have a fork?
  9. #171 请把这个热一下。 Please heat this up.
  10. #172 请不要放奶酪。 No cheese, please.

Talking about the food

Say what you like, and what is wrong with the dish.

  1. #141 很好吃。 This is delicious.
  2. #142 我不喜欢。 I don't like it.
  3. #143 太辣了。 It's too spicy.
  4. #144 太咸了。 It's too salty.
  5. #159 菜凉了。 The food is cold.
  6. #170 这不是我点的。 This isn't what I ordered.

Paying and leaving

Ask for the check and take the rest with you.

  1. #139 买单。 Check, please.
  2. #140 小费包含了吗？ Is the tip included?
  3. #160 可以打包吗？ Can I take this to go?

Eating at home

Mealtimes with family and friends.

  1. #126 我饿了。 I'm hungry.
  2. #147 早餐好了。 Breakfast is ready.
  3. #148 午饭几点？ What time is lunch?
  4. #149 吃饭吧。 Let's eat.
  5. #150 我吃饱了。 I'm full.
  6. #151 你要来点吗？ Do you want some?
  7. #152 请自便。 Help yourself.
  8. #153 请慢用。 Enjoy your meal.

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What are the most common Chinese phrases for ordering food and drinks?

The most common Chinese phrases for ordering food and drinks are “我需要一张两人桌。” (I need a table for two.), “请给我菜单。” (The menu, please.), “我渴了。” (I'm thirsty.), “我是素食者。” (I'm vegetarian.), “很好吃。” (This is delicious.), “买单。” (Check, please.) and “我饿了。” (I'm hungry.). All 50 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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