FOOD-RELATED COMMON PHRASES

How many people? Jǐwèi?

One person Yīwèi
Two people Liǎngwèi
I’d like to look at the menu Wǒ xiǎng kàn yīxià càidān
(I’m/we’re) ready to order Diǎn cài
I’ll have… Wǒ yào…
Waiter Fúwùyuán
The bill, please Mǎidān!

Fish Yú
Vegetables Shūcài
Pork Zhūròu
Chicken Jīròu
Duck Yā ròu
Beef Niúròu
Tofu Dòufu
Lamb Yángròu
Noodles Miàntiáo
Rice mǐfàn
Water Shuǐ
Hot Rè shuǐ
Cold Lěngshuǐ

Plate Pánzi
Spoon Sháozi
Fork Chā
Chopsticks Kuàizi
Glass Bōlí

Spicy Xīnlà de / là
Not spicy Bù là
Mild Bù tài là