First, how to order food in English?
Before ordering, you usually need a menu:
May I have a menu, please? May I see the menu? )
If you are not familiar with local dishes, you can ask:
What is the specialty of this restaurant? What is the specialty of this shop? )
Do you have any special meals today? Do you have any specials today? )
Second, the English menu of common western food
1. Cold cuts
Ham salad Ham salad Egg salad Egg salad
Vegetable salad vegetable salad
2. soup
Light soup; clear soup
Thick soup thick soup red vegetable soup Luo Songtang
Cream of ham soup
3. Fish and shrimp
Russian fried fish
Grilled fish in cream sauce grilled fish
Roasted shrimp
4. Vegetable dish
Butter mixed with vegetables
Fried potato cake
Curry vegetables
5. Chicken and duck
Roast chicken roast chicken fried chicken
Belgian stew chicken Belgian stew chicken
6. Meat
Concourse beef steak French beef steak French beef steak
Roast lamb leg roast lamb leg
French pork chop French pork chop
Dessert (dessert)
Souffle chocolate jelly
Muffin muffin cake fresh fruit salad fresh fruit salad
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Key sentences (key sentences)
244. What would you like to drink?
What would you like to drink?
245. I want a martini.
I'd like a martini.
Are you ready to order?
Have you decided on something?
247. I want a leg of lamb.
I want a leg of lamb.
248. Yes, the vegetables are peas and carrots, cauliflower, corn or kidney beans.
Vegetables to choose from are peas and carrots, cauliflower, corn or kidney beans.
249. I'd like a grilled steak.
I'd like a steak grilled on charcoal fire.
250. Oh, please put French dressing on the salad.
French salad dressing on salad.
25 1. What soup would you like, Mr. and Mrs. Green?
What soup would you like, Mr. and Mrs. Green?
252. I think we will have country soup tonight.
Let's have country soup tonight.
253. How about a fish casserole for everyone?
How about giving everyone a fish pot?
254. I want to fry the flounder
I want to fry flounder.
255. Do you like your steak well-done or rare?
Do you like your steak well-done or rare?
256. What would you like for dessert?
What would you like for dessert?
257. Then we'll all have vanilla ice cream.
Then we all want vanilla ice cream.
258. Would you like something to drink?
Would you like something to drink?
Yes, a bottle of dry white wine.
Ok, a bottle of white wine. A dry one, please.
Dialogue a
Attendant: Good evening, ladies. Here is your menu. What would you like to drink?
Karen: I want a martini.
Joan: I want a glass of white wine.
Attendant: OK. Two specials, grilled steak and leg of lamb.
Jane: What do you eat, Karen?
Karen: The leg of lamb sounds good.
Joan: I think I'll have the grilled steak.
Attendant: OK. Ok, the vegetables are peas and carrots, cauliflower, corn or kidney beans.
Karen: Peas and carrots.
Jane: It's ready.
Attendant: OK. Where's the seasoning? France, Italy, blue cheese, Russia?
Karen: Italian food.
Joan: I'd like to roast steak.
Attendant: OK.
Joan: I'd like it rare. And broccoli. And baked potatoes.
Attendant: OK, good.
Jane: Oh, please put French dressing on the salad.
Attendant: OK, good. I'll take your menu.
Dialogue b
(Lin =L shop assistant =C waiter =W Mr. Green = Mrs Green =Mrs)
(8 pm in the restaurant)
W: Here is the menu for tonight. I'll take your order when you are ready.
Li: Thank you.
Lin: What soup would you like, Mr. and Mrs. Green?
Madam: I think we'll have country soup tonight.
I know you both like fish. How about a fish casserole for everyone? I was here last Wednesday. That's great.
Madam: I'm afraid it's too expensive for me. I want to fry flounder.
Lin: What about Mr. Green?
M: I'll have the same.
W: May I order now?
L: Yes, all three of us want country soup, two fried flounders and a steak.
W: Would you like your steak well-done or rare?
L: well done.
W: Very good. What would you like for dessert?
(to Mr. and Mrs. Green) What do you think of vanilla ice cream?
Mr. and Mrs.: Very good.
L: Then we'll all have vanilla ice cream.
W: Yes, sir. Would you like something to drink?
L: Yes, a bottle of white wine.
Words and phrases
Menu; menu
Martini cocktail
Steak; beefsteak
Burned. Barbecue with charcoal
Sounds good (spoken English) sounds good.
Pea pea
Carrots. Carrots
Cauliflower
corn
kidney bean
Barker v. Gao
Mash. break?into?pieces
Country soup country thick soup
Fancy v.
Casserole; earthenware pot
Fish ~ fish pot
Vanilla.
Care about like, willing.
Wine.
Dry, not sweet
Key sentences (key sentences)
229. I want to try some Chinese food.
I want to try some Chinese food.
230. It is divided into eight major cuisines, or eight styles, such as Cantonese cuisine, Beijing cuisine, Sichuan cuisine and so on.
Chinese food is divided into eight major cuisines, or eight flavors. For example, Cantonese cuisine, Beijing cuisine, Sichuan cuisine and so on.
23 1. Is there any difference between Cantonese food and Beijing food?
What's the difference between Cantonese food and Beijing food?
232. Guangdong food is light, while Beijing food is heavy and spicy.
Guangdong food is light and delicious, while Beijing food is heavy and fragrant.
233. Most Sichuan dishes are very spicy.
Most Sichuan dishes are spicy and fragrant.
234. So what do you recommend to me?
Then please recommend some dishes to me.
235. I think Mapo tofu and shredded pork are very distinctive.
I think Mapo tofu and fish-flavored shredded pork taste good.
236. What would you like to eat tonight?
What do you want to eat tonight?
237. What kind of dishes are there in your restaurant?
What's in your restaurant?
238. We have Cantonese food, Sichuan food and Shanghai food.
We have Cantonese food, Sichuan food and Shanghai food.
239. Can you tell me their different characteristics?
Can you tell me the different characteristics of these dishes?
240. Guangdong food is a little light, Sichuan food is strong and spicy, and Shanghai food is greasy.
Guangdong food is lighter, Sichuan food is thick and spicy, and Shanghai food is greasy.
24 1. I think I want to eat Cantonese food.
I'd like a Cantonese dish.
242. We have sliced chicken soup, clear mushroom soup and so on.
We have sliced chicken soup, stewed mushroom soup and so on.
243. I like dried mushroom broth.
I want mushroom clear soup.
Dialogue a
The waiter is explaining something to Johnson. )
Excuse me, I want to try some Chinese food. Can you tell me where I should go?
B: We serve Chinese food here. But I'm not sure which style you like.
I know nothing about Chinese food.
B: Chinese food is divided into eight major cuisines, or eight styles, such as Cantonese cuisine, Beijing cuisine, Sichuan cuisine and so on.
Is there any difference between Cantonese food and Beijing food?
Yes, Guangdong food is light, while Beijing food is heavy and spicy. The specialties of these two families are roast suckling pig and Beijing roast duck.
A: How about Sichuan food?
B: Most Sichuan dishes are very spicy. They taste different.
Oh, really, I like spicy food. So what do you recommend to me?
I think Mapo tofu and shredded pork with hot sauce are very distinctive. We have a Sichuan restaurant. May I suggest you go there? It's on the second floor.
A: Thank you.
B: I'd love to.
Dialogue b
(A: Waiter B: Mr. Frank)
Mr. Frank, what would you like to eat tonight, western food or Chinese food?
B: When I was in America, my friend Mr. Dull recommended Chinese food to me. I am very grateful. What kind of dishes do you have in your restaurant?
We have Cantonese food, Sichuan food and Shanghai food. Which one do you like best?
I don't like greasy things. I think I want to eat Cantonese food.
A: OK. How about sliced fresh shrimp and fried lobster with mushrooms?
B: All right. I want it all.
Do you like using chopsticks, Mr. Frank? If you don't eat, I'll get you a knife and fork.
If I can have them, so much the better.
Do you like soup?
Yes, I don't know what soup you have.
A: We have chicken soup, clear soup with mushrooms and so on.
B: Good. I like dried mushroom clear soup.
A: According to the specifications of Chinese food, we serve the food first, and then the soup. If you like, we'll serve you some soup first.
I am used to having soup first.
A: OK, I'll get it for you.
Words and phrases
cook
Light and digestible
Indigestible
peppery
Cantonese from Guangzhou
Specialty ['speciality] n.
Roast suckling pig roast suckling pig
Beijing roast duck Beijing roast duck
Exciting, pungent
dry red pepper
Characteristics; trait
Oily, greasy
greasy
Stir-fry quickly with a little oil.
Lobster; Crayfish; lobster
Mushroom mushroom
Specification; specifications
Key sentences (key sentences)
2 13. Where do you want to sit?
Where do you want to sit?
2 14. We want a table by the window so that we can enjoy the lake view.
We want to sit by the window so that we can enjoy the lake view outside.
2 15. Sorry, sir. All the tables by the window are occupied.
I'm sorry, sir, but all the tables by the window are taken.
2 16. How about a room a little further back with a lake view?
There is a table in the back with a view of the lake. How about that?
2 17. Would you please come with me?
Would you please come with me?
2 18. Its number is 14, and your waiter will come right away.
This is your table, 14. The waiter will be with you in a minute.
2 19. Sorry, the house is full now.
Sorry, the restaurant is full now.
220. But if you are willing to wait, we are very welcome.
But if you are willing to wait here, you are very welcome.
22 1. And in ...?
So here we go ...?
222. Would you please sit down and wait over there now?
Would you please sit down and wait over there first?
223. We will let you sit down as soon as we have a table available.
Please sit down when you have a free table.
224. Would you please come this way?
This way, please.
225. I'm sorry, we have no vacancies at present.
Sorry, there are no tables available now.
226. Would you please wait in the lounge for about five minutes?
Would you please wait in the lounge for about 5 minutes?
227. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, ladies and gentlemen.
Ladies and gentlemen, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.
228. Would you please come this way?
This way, please
Dialogue a
Seat lady: How many people, please?
Mr Morris: two of them are on Mr Morris.
Seat lady: Where would you like to sit?
Mr. Morris: We'd like a table by the window so that we can enjoy the lake view.
Seat girl: I'm sorry, sir. All the tables by the window are occupied. How about a room a little further back with a lake view?
Mr. Morris: If you have it, that's good.
Seat lady: Thank you. Would you please come with me? This is your desk. Its number is 14, and your waiter will come right away.
Waiter: Your ice water.
Mr and Mrs Morris: Thank you.
Dialogue b
Attendant: Good evening, sir. Sorry, the house is full now. But if you are willing to wait, we are very welcome.
Guest A: How long do you think we have to wait?
I think at least 20 minutes.
Guest B: (to Guest A) Oh, that's too long. I think we'd better try another place.
Guest A: OK. Thank you anyway.
Guest C: (to Guest D) Lucy, we can wait 20 minutes, can't we?
Guest D: Yes, it will take 20 minutes. We're not very hungry.
Seat girl: OK. So it's just you two.
Guest C: Yes, just the two of us.
Seat hostess: Now it's …?
Guest C: Mr. Rogers.
Stewardess: OK. Thank you. Now would you please sit down and wait over there? We'll let you sit down as soon as we have a table available.
Guest C and Guest D: Thank you.
(10 minutes later)
Seat lady: Mr. Rogers?
Guest C: Yes, here it is.
Seat lady: This way, please. This is your desk. Please be seated. Your waiter will be with you in a minute.
Guest C and Guest D: Thank you.
Dialogue c
(A: Waiter B: Guest)
Good evening, sir and madam. Welcome to our restaurant. Do you have a reservation, sir?
I'm afraid I didn't. Do you have a table for two?
A: I'm sorry, but we don't have any seats now. Please wait in the lounge for about five minutes. If the table is ready, I will seat you.
B: That sounds good. Nancy, let's go to the lounge. (Five minutes later. )
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, sir and madam. Now we have a table for you. Would you please go this way?
Mr Smith suddenly saw a table by the window. Can we sit at the table by the window?
Oh, that table has been reserved.
B: What a pity.
Well, the table in the corner is quite good. It's near the band platform. There will be a performance at mealtime. You can enjoy it comfortably.
B: OK. I will listen to you.
The waiter pulls out a chair and helps Mrs Smith to sit down. )
A: Have you decided what to drink tonight?
Sprite, please
A: I'll get it for you right away.
Words and phrases
Empty, idle
Lounge.
Sprite
Key sentences (key sentences)
260. This is fried beef with green pepper and onion.
This is fried beef with pepper and onion.
26 1. I also ordered another dish-fried shrimps.
I also ordered another dish-stir-fried shrimps.
262. Here it comes.
I'm coming.
263. This is sweet and sour pork.
This is sweet and sour pork.
264. I'm afraid there is a mistake. I ordered a sweet and sour fish.
I'm afraid there is a mistake. I ordered sweet and sour fish.
266. Excuse me, sir. I ordered hairy crabs, but you gave me blue crabs.
Excuse me, sir. I ordered hairy crabs, and you gave me blue crabs.
267. I'll call the foreman for you.
I'll go to the supervisor.
268. I'm sorry I gave you the wrong dish.
I'm sorry to have given you the wrong dish.
269. I will change it for you right away.
I'll change it for you right away.
I'm afraid I don't have enough time to wait for the next crab.
I'm afraid I don't have enough time to wait for this dish
27 1. At 9: 30 this evening, I'll ask room service to bring you a fast food and your favorite hairy crab.
At 9 o'clock tonight, I'll ask room service to send you a snack and your favorite hairy crab.
272. If you don't mind, try the blue crab now.
If you don't mind, you might as well try this kind of blue crab.
Please take your time and have a good time.
Please enjoy your meal. Please enjoy your meal.
Dialogue a
This is fried beef with green pepper and onion.
Well, it looks good. I also ordered another dish-stir-fried shrimps.
A: Here we are.
What is this?
A: This is sweet and sour pork.
B: I'm afraid there is a mistake. I ordered a sweet and sour fish.
A: Excuse me, sir. I made a mistake. Do you want to keep the sweet and sour pork, or shall I bring you the sweet and sour fish?
B: That's all right. I'll take it anyway
A: Thank you very much.
Dialogue b
Mr. Bell is eating the last course. He found that it was different from what he ordered.
Excuse me, sir. I ordered hairy crabs, but you gave me blue crabs.
Attendant (W): I'm sorry, sir. I'll call the foreman for you. (Soon the foreman came. )
HW: I'm very sorry. There must be some mistake. I'm sorry to have given you the wrong dish. I'll change it for you right away. Crabs need 15 minutes to prepare. Can you get a free drink while waiting?
B: I'm afraid I don't have enough time to wait for the next crab. I have an appointment in my room at 7 o'clock. It's 6: 45 now.
HW: Oh, you are staying in our hotel. Sir ...
Bell, Henry Bell.
HW: Room ...?
B: Room 908.
HW: Oh, Mr. Bell, I'll ask room service to bring you a fast food at 9: 30 tonight, and your favorite hairy crab. It's all free. If you don't mind, try the blue crab now. We'll cross the blue crab off the bill.
B: That's good. Thank you.
HW: Thank you for telling us, Mr. Bell. I promise you it won't happen again. Please take your time and have fun. I hope you enjoy your stay in our hotel.
Words and phrases
Shrimp with shrimp
stir-fried shrimps
sour
Sweet and sour pork
Apologize, vi apology
It's free.