How to Order Food in Chinese

Whether you are on a short visit in China or planning to live here, knowing how to order food in Chinese is essential. Knowing some basic restaurant sentences can make the experience of eating out in China much easier.

qǐng gěi wǒ kàn xià cài dān
请给我看下菜单。
May I have a menu, please?

fú wù yuán ，qǐng diǎn cài
服务员，请点菜。
Waiter, please take my order.

nǐ men diàn de tè sè cài shì shí me
你们店的特色菜是什么？
What is the specialty of your restaurant?

wǒ xiǎng lái diǎn qīng dàn xiē de ，nǐ yǒu shí me tuī jiàn ma
我想来点清淡些的，你有什么推荐吗？
I prefer something light. What would you recommend?

wǒ yào yī fèn gōng bǎo jī dīng
我要一份宫保鸡丁。
I' d like an order of Kung Pao chicken.

wǒ yào yī pán jiǎo zǐ
我要一盘饺子。
I want a plate of dumplings.

wǒ yào yī wǎn niú ròu miàn
我要一碗牛肉面。
I want a bowl of beef noodles.

wǒ bú yào là de
我不要辣的。
I don’t want it spicy.

fú wù yuán ，mǎi dān
服务员，买单。
Waiter, (I am going to) pay the bill!

yī gòng duō shǎo qián
一共多少钱?
How much is it in total?