How to Order Food & Dine Out in Traditional Chinese — Restaurant Phrases

From reading menus to splitting the bill, these lessons prepare you for every part of dining out in a Traditional Chinese-speaking country. Practice real restaurant conversations and food vocabulary.

The size of coffee you want.

The style of coffee, such as espresso, latte, cappuccino, Americano, mocha, etc.

Choice of bean which can vary by origin, roast type, or blend.

Number of guests

Checking table availability for specific dates and times.

Setting preferences for seating, such as indoor, outdoor, or specific views.

Essential communication

Getting around and shopping

Dining out

Options such as type of milk, depending on dietary preferences or allergies.

Indicates whether the coffee is for in-store or to be taken out.

Popular Taiwanese food

Specifying any dietary restrictions or special requests.

Understanding cancellation policies and deadlines.

Inquiring about parking or valet services.

Number of guests

Checking table availability for specific dates and times.

Setting preferences for seating, such as indoor, outdoor, or specific views.

Is this vegan?

Getting recommendations

Portion sizes

Hot vs. cold drinks

Options such as type of milk, depending on dietary preferences or allergies.

Indicates whether the coffee is for in-store or to be taken out.

The size of coffee you want.

The style of coffee, such as espresso, latte, cappuccino, Americano, mocha, etc.

Choice of bean which can vary by origin, roast type, or blend.

Suggest moving to a quieter spot in the bar to continue talking.

Offer a genuine compliments about their style.

Buy them a drink after asking for their permission.

Use light teasing or playful jokes to build chemistry.

Essential communication

Getting around and shopping

Dining out

Confirming the reservation details, including date, time, and number of guests.

Asking about any ongoing promotions or special menus.

Requesting accommodations for special occasions, such as birthdays or anniversaries.

Exploring options for private or semi-private dining for groups.

Asking about accessibility features for disabled guests.

Suggest moving to a quieter spot in the bar to continue talking.

Offer a genuine compliments about their style.

Buy them a drink after asking for their permission.

Use light teasing or playful jokes to build chemistry.

Specifying any dietary restrictions or special requests.

Understanding cancellation policies and deadlines.

Inquiring about parking or valet services.

Confirming the reservation details, including date, time, and number of guests.

Asking about any ongoing promotions or special menus.

Requesting accommodations for special occasions, such as birthdays or anniversaries.

Exploring options for private or semi-private dining for groups.

Asking about accessibility features for disabled guests.

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