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8 essential Mandarin phrases for restaurant

You are in China, how well is your Chinese communication skills? Even if you are not fluent, you better learn some of the Chinese words and phrases that will help you ensure survival: how to order food.

1

你好,两位。

Nǐ hǎo, liǎng wèi.

Hello, we are two.

2

服务员,点菜。

Fúwùyuán, diǎn cài.

Waiter, order please.

3

请给我菜单。

Qǐng gěi wǒ càidān.

May I have the menu?

4

我要一杯水/一瓶啤酒/一杯茶。

Wǒ yào yì bēi shuǐ / yì píng píjiǔ / yì bēi chá.

I want a glass of water / a bottle of beer / a cup of tea.

5

不要辣。/ 要辣。

Bú yào là. / Yào là.

I don't want spicy. / I want spicy.

6

请给一个勺子/一副刀叉/一双筷子。

Qǐng gěi yí ge sháozi / yí fù dāo chā / yì shuāng kuàizi.

A spoon / a knife and fork / a pair of chopsticks, please.

7

请来一碗米饭/面条。

Qǐng lái yì wǎn mǐfàn /miàntiáo.

A bowl with steamed rice/ noodles, please.

8

买单。

Mǎi dān.

Pay the bill.

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Time: Thursday 18:00-21:00, 17th, May

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Price: 150rmb

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Time: Friday 18:00-21:00, 18th, May

Location: Restaurant

Price: 150rmb

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