Chinese phrases for ordering food at a restaurant
How to order food, drinks, and the bill in Chinese. Phrases with pinyin for restaurants in China.
Overview
Eating out in China is one of the best ways to practice. These phrases let you order, ask about ingredients, and pay without relying only on gestures.
Ordering and customizing
我要这个 (wǒ yào zhège), 可以少放盐吗？ (kěyǐ shǎo fàng yán ma?), and 打包 (dǎbāo) cover ordering, preferences, and takeout.
Learn allergens and basic flavors: 辣 (là), 甜 (tián), 酸 (suān).
Paying and receipts
买单 (mǎidān), 可以刷卡吗？ (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?), and 要发票 (yào fāpiào) close the experience naturally.
Numbers matter to understand the total without staring at the card reader.
Put it into practice
Expand food vocabulary with themed lessons and listening in Chinese Trainer.