Survival Chinese Lesson 17 Ordering Food

A: 你们这儿有什么特色菜？
    Nĭ men zhè ér yŏu shén me tè sè  cài
    What are your specialties?

B: 我们的特色菜是水煮鱼。
    Wŏ men de tè sè cài shì shuĭ zhŭ  yú
    The specialty is called Boiled Fish.

A: 听起来不错。来一份儿。
    Tīng qĭ lái bú cuò. Lái yī fènr.
    It sounds great. I'd like one dish, please.

B: 您吃得惯又麻又辣的菜吗？
    Nín chī dé guàn yòu má yòu là de cài ma?
    Could you eat spicy hot food?

A: 我没吃过，想尝一尝。
    Wŏ méi chī guò, Xiăng cháng yī cháng
    I've never had it, but I'd like to give it a try.

Verb repetition: 尝一尝

Verb denoting action can be repeated. This device is usually employed when one wishes to indicate that the action is of a very short duration, to soften the tone or to make it sound relaxed or informal. 

Example:
 你应该尝一尝。 You should have a try.
 你应该看一看。 You should have a look.