Topic 7 - Restaurants

Vocabulary

Texture
● chewy (gum) / creamy (ice cream)
● juicy (watermelon) / dry (rice)
● crunchy (bread) / mushy (egg)
● tender (tuna) / tough (steak)

Flavor/Taste
● salty (popcorn)
● sour (lemon)
● spicy (chili)
● sweet (cake)
● bitter (coffee)

Method
● fry (egg)
● boil (water)
● grill (fish)
● stir fry (onions)
● steam (vegetables)

Questions

1. How often do you eat out in restaurants?

Not very often to be honest, usually I eat at home although sometimes on special
occasions such as birthdays and wedding anniversaries, my family and I will go to a nice
and comfortable restaurant. But, if I had to choose, I think I prefer eating home cooked
meals in the comfort of my own house.

2. What other types of cuisine do you enjoy apart from your own?
I enjoy eating Indian food on occasion, I’m a huge fan of curries with poppadoms on the
side and one of the most delicious dishes ever is lamb biryani, the taste is amazing. But,
my all time favorite food apart from my native Vietnamese cuisine is Italian, my favorite
restaurants are all Italian bistros and my favorite Italian dishes are lasagna and spaghetti
bolognese.

3. What are some of the advantages of eating out in restaurants?

Dining out can be a great experience, some of the advantages include not having to cook
or do the washing up, instead you can choose whatever food you desire from a wide
variety of delicious dishes on the menu. Just sit back in a comfortable and spacious
environment and enjoy your time with friends or family. It’s also a great opportunity to
have discussions and it allows us to create some wonderful memories.

4. What are some of the negatives with eating out in restaurants?

Although, eating out can be a wonderful experience, there are also several noteworthy
drawbacks with this activity too. Firstly, the expensive cost of some restaurants can be
very wasteful sometimes, also bad service is always annoying, especially if you’re waiting
a long time to be served. Some restaurants are too noisy, and often their food may come
from questionable sources. Feeling unsure of the ingredients that are used can be
worrisome and unhygienic surfaces are definitely a negative.